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Will a new sub sound better than my Velodyne F1200?

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I have a Velodyne F1200 (early 1990s model) and I have a Velodyne SMS-1 parametric EQ driving it. The F1200 is a sealed 12 inch servo sub. I think it's limited to 125W or so. 

Does anyone know how a new non-servo sealed sub like the HSU ULS-15 MK2 would compare at normal volumes (85db peaks)? 

I feel like my system is lacking punch and speed with the kick drum... it's a little slow a fat sounding, even though I've got my phase and equalization dialed in. One thought I have is that the SMS-1 adds a delay, and I'm assuming a servo sub might add even more delay, so even though phase is ok in the crossover region, the sub could be behind quite a bit in time. In fact, the sub is farther away than the mains by a couple feet, which may compound the problem.

I'm assuming the punch from a kick drum should be mostly sub, or is that up above 80hz?

sboje

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martykl
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If you've got the SMS-1 dialed in properly, something may be wrong with your sub.  I used the SMS with both small Velo subs (8" SPL x2) and large Rythmik subs (F12 x2).  You should get reasonable power with a single 12" servo/125 watts at the kick-drum fundamental and integration should be seamless.

BTW, one idea you might consider: order a pair of 12" Rythmik or SVS 12" subs (money back, in-home trial basis).  That's $1k to $1.2k to check out a superb sub + SMS solution.  If you don't love it, send them back.
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