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Subwoofer Choice

I'm considering adding a moderately sized sub to my system and was looking at the REL R-305 or possibly Velodyne DD-10. Has anyone had enough experience with these to comment on which would be more musical for a music only system? Thank you.
bcollins
vicdamone
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I would point out that regardless of the method of speaker placement the Velodyne software is still very helpful in sub placement, crossover point, level matching regardless of whichever sub you chose. Velodyne also markets this system as a stand alone and typically sells for about $400 used.

In a recent review of the JL Audio sub the reviewer used his Velodyne software to setup and provide a visual of the JL's own setup software. Rives Audio sub-PARC crossover manages these parameters in the analog domain.

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bcollins OP
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Is the Velodyne software compatible with Macintosh computers, or only Windows based systems?

Also, I read somewhere that the newest version of the Velodyne software does not permit crossovers lower than 40Hz. Is this true?
mrmikesmail
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Rel is generally considered to be better subs for 2 channel with its ability to blend seamless and dissapear. Velodyne makes excellent subs and the digital correction is a great feature but sub for sub I would go for Rel. I have heard a moderately priced and sized B series (forgot wich one) that was amazing. I ended up buying a Martin Logan Descent and will probably add an sms-1 someday.
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bcollins OP
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Does a separate device come with the subwoofer? Or is it built into the sub? When I checked Velodyne's web site, the instructions for downloading software updates referenced the need for a windows based computer. I wouldn't be purchasing the stand alone devise.
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