Velodyne Acoustics DLS-4000R / CHT-12R Subwoofers

Velodyne Acoustics DLS-4000R / CHT-12R Subwoofers 

DESCRIPTION

Velodyne now brings the power and precision of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) to a new series of very affordable, high-performance, remote-controlled subwoofers. The Distortion Limiting System (DLS-R) Series subwoofers consists of the DLS-3500R with an 8" forward firing driver (6.3" piston diameter), DLS-3750R with a 10" forward firing driver (8.2" piston diameter), DLS-4000R with a 12" forward firing driver (9.9" piston diameter), and DLS-5000R with a 15" forward firing driver (12.7" piston diameter). Each subwoofer features four presets on its remote control for movies, rock music, jazz/classical and games, allowing you to select the perfect bass without ever leaving your chair. All the adjustments of these subwoofers can be made using the remote including volume control, night mode, low-pass crossover and phase. The DLS-R Series deliver bass the way it was meant to be heard - loud and deep with incredible impact and lower distortion.

The specifications on the CHT-R are the same as the DLS-R Series, except the power requirements for the CHT-R Series are 230V and 50 Hz.

USER REVIEWS

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[Oct 18, 2010]
ariff
AudioPhile

velodyne cht-12r....best..

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jun 07, 2009]
Dee
Casual Listener

I have enjoyed the DLS-4000R over the past coupler years, but for the past year it has been giving me a WHITE NOISE sound after about 15 minutes of playing time. I hardly even use it now just because of that reason, are there any ideas to repairing this night mare. My Home Theater system has never been the same.

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
4
[May 15, 2008]
jdm56
AudioPhile

Strength:

looks
value
remote
flexible set-up
low distortion

Weakness:

vinyl wrap (it looks good, but still...it's vinyl)
ultimate performance (but then, it's "only" a $600 sub and smaller than a deep freeze!)

I'm sure these aren't the last word in absolute performance, but in their price and size class, I feel they offer truly outstanding value. They look great, they sound great, and by using their high-pass filtered outputs, they make my Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs OML-2's sound even better than they already did! Plus, the remote is really handy for set-up purposes.

If you prize value, I think it'd be hard to go wrong with these puppys. I bought a pair!

Customer Service

None needed yet, but Velodyne was very good to answer my pre-purchase questions.

Similar Products Used:

Dayton Titanic III 10"ers
ADS HT12ps
Infinity Alpha 1200S

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jan 04, 2007]
mconn
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Tight,well controled base. plenty of flexability, power.

Weakness:

Cabinet a little underwhelming, over powering if not careful, shakes the floor above.

CHT 12 Subwoofer was a "gift" from my son who insisted that he needed my small 8' for his computer. I reluctantly traded.....it made my kit MCM 12" which I thought was good, sound like the speaker on cheap TV. Outstanding in every way; except the cheap black look. Tight and clean, after running it through an analizer I realized I had to turn it down to keep the base in line with the rest of the system. That last for a cut or two.....crank it back up. Now a heavey base man for life.

Customer Service

Non needed

Similar Products Used:

MCM kits home made passive subs.RS sub

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jun 14, 2006]
Mitch Rochette
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Great Low's

Weakness:

None!

I purchase 2 of these to fill the room even more. Great Product. Well priced.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[May 18, 2006]
dbw1356
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Sounds Great & Lots of power!!!! You will feel the sound. Also Look great

Weakness:

None that I hsave have found

Very Happy with this Sub, everything I expected and more. It took awhile to dial it in and I recommend using a Radio Shack Sound Pressure Meter and a audio set up CD like Avia; I found using a Y adaptor for the LEF inputs to really increase the sound quality at low to mid volumes (I am using an Onkyo Receiver). I have this bad boy in a mid size room 20x24 and it really rocks, movies and music. I know there are other subs out there but I don’t see how you could ask for any more than this sub provides. The Remote is very helpful during set up.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 11, 2005]
kilcrease
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

the remote. powerful for its size.

Weakness:

none i have found.

i replaced a 15'' cerwin vega with this 12'' sub and was a little reluctant to do so but boy was i surprised !!!this bad boy rocks. it is awsome for movies and the music is so sweet. my neighbors hate me in the worst way but i dont care because i am bumping like a big dog it thunders out some serious bass and it goes lower than the vega. i am thrilled to death with this product and the remote is so handy. now i can tweak the sound from what my brother and i call ground zero..... or the sweet spot in my theater room.i know that there are a lot of subs out there that surpass this one but for the money you cant beat this bad boy.

Similar Products Used:

n/a

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
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