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

jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20,114 posts 11-06-2023 at 01:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete HSU nor SVS beats a Velodyne. Do not allow the age of a product to cloud judgement. The DD15 is worth repairing. Happy Listening!
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20,114 posts 10-26-2023 at 11:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete kraftwerkturbo I have enjoyed reading about your Repair/Service process for DD15 subwoofer. This one is a keeper. Yes, the DD series utilizes a microphone to dial-in, equalize, the Sub to your room as above. Keep up the excellent coverage. Happy Listening!
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20,114 posts 09-23-2023 at 05:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete kraftworkturbo If you are using this Sub(DD 15) in a H/T set-up, yes repair it. Otherwise move on to a REL for a Stereo system set-up. Happy Listening!