StephenM Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Ultimately, it comes down to what you think gives you the best performance for your purposes. I would expect that you can get an audition of a Velo 15+, and I would also expect given your location, that if you put feelers out there, you can get an audition of the PB13+ as well. Get a little personal time with both, and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shake777 Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 All, As Stephen suggests, it would be great to hear these subs. I would be most appreciative if someone could give me a listen of the U13, DD15+, DD18+, or F113. Thanks, Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJCarney Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 double post sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJCarney Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 In terms of raw output capability vs distortion, you'd need to look towards the bigger and even costlier 18+ for something approaching a fair fight against the PB13U; this comparison simply highlights the advantage a large vented sub has over a smaller sealed model. About the only thing the Velo 15+ offers over the SVS is on the electronics side. well Nezff, Brunt, and myself are all getting A7-450's here shortly. Nezff are slightly custom with the size of the cabinets I think. We can let you know how they sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shake777 Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 J, That' great that you are all getting new subs. Willl sure be looking forward to your impressions. N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 All, It seems as if no one thinks the Velo15+ is the way to go. *Disclosure* I have not heard either sub so what I have to say means absolutely nothing. I have heard Youthman's Velodyne HGS15 so I do have somewhat of a template to gauge my perception of what the DD-15+ starting point is. Not all vote that way. I think if you want raw deep spl's that shake your foundation to no end while still being able to also produce music accurately, the SVS13Ultra is the way to go. If your priorities are dead on accurate tight fast musical notes that high end sealed subs are most known for and with the abililty to hold it's own when it comes to HT, the Velodyne may be the best choice between the two. I think the DD15+ may blend better tonally with your Paradigm Sub12 being both are sealed boxes, just my guess. I think noting the strengths of these two phenominal subs, you can't go wrong with either. Performance/cost ratio easily goes to the SVS. Good looks goes to the Paradigm. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shake777 Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Will, Not having heard anything close I agree wholeheartedly. I also understand the head honcho at Audioholics reference sub is the DD15+. Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shake777 Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Again, thank you all, I believe I wll order a sub this morning, Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechnut Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Shake, Call SVS and talk to Mike. It was a very enlightening phone call for me. And him and his crew love to BS about audio. Won't be a waist of your time. $2k is significant for me but I believe it'll be worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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