Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?

The amp in my 2008 Velodyne DD15 is dead as a door nail.

How good is this old marvel compared to today's offerings?

Worth investing another $500 (to have amp repaired, incl roundtrip shipping, tax, etc)? Or just use as passive sub?

How does it compete to modern subs, for example SBS SB-2000 or SB-3000 (both under $1k pre owned)?

kraftwerkturbo09-22-2023 12:55pm

asvjerry Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,318 posts 09-23-2023 at 06:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ....you could look into having Velo just sending a replacement plate and DIY the swap-out.... Screws 'n plugs 'n cables, oh my....glue for remount of woof, maybe... It's def out of warranty.....and less overall hassle-factor...👍 Price of plate? Maintains originality, but.....🤷‍♂️ Push a pencil or the pad, and see the figures.. ;)
asvjerry Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,318 posts 09-23-2023 at 06:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I vote with Erik_S on doing some careful surgery....bypass the original dead amp, add a companion plate that could be housed separately.... That, of course, if you liked the Velo in the 1st place....? Instead of boxing hassle + shipping costs + new plate + time involved, you could be good to go with a D mono sub amp......sooner... Minimum moola, min mess, max magic mutant marvels....;) Resale with no repair would be disappointing, esp. with that driver leaving your hands, and the replacement(s) an unknown ducats dent.... Your call, and good luck S