Mark Booth
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My 20+ year old Velodyne VA1012 recently went belly up. Something failed on the amplifier board and it's popping the main power's 2A fuse (instantly). I replaced the bridge rectifier (a common failure item) and a couple of resistors, but that didn't fix the problem. That $10 is as much as I'm willing to spend on a 20+ year old sub that could possibly fail in another way no sooner than I got it fixed anyway.
So, the shopping began for subwoofer to replace it in the under-$1000 range. I was eyeballing a couple of models in the $800 range, including Velodyne's EQ-Max 12, when I discovered the EQ-Max 12 is currently available via Amazon for $399.99! It's a third-party seller, but fulfilled by Amazon!!
Needless to say, I pulled the trigger at that price!! The EQ-Max has received reasonably good reviews, but every reviewer was comparing it to other subwoofers in the $800 range. At HALF that price, I think most reviewers would be falling all over themselves to say what a good deal it is.
So, that is why I bring it to your attention here. Perhaps Ron can add a link to the item on Amazon so HTF will get credit for any purchases. The last I looked, there were only 12 left at that price. Happy shopping!
Mark
P.S. I'll report back with how I like the sub after I've gotten it broken in. It's scheduled to be delivered on Friday.
So, the shopping began for subwoofer to replace it in the under-$1000 range. I was eyeballing a couple of models in the $800 range, including Velodyne's EQ-Max 12, when I discovered the EQ-Max 12 is currently available via Amazon for $399.99! It's a third-party seller, but fulfilled by Amazon!!
Needless to say, I pulled the trigger at that price!! The EQ-Max has received reasonably good reviews, but every reviewer was comparing it to other subwoofers in the $800 range. At HALF that price, I think most reviewers would be falling all over themselves to say what a good deal it is.
So, that is why I bring it to your attention here. Perhaps Ron can add a link to the item on Amazon so HTF will get credit for any purchases. The last I looked, there were only 12 left at that price. Happy shopping!
Mark
P.S. I'll report back with how I like the sub after I've gotten it broken in. It's scheduled to be delivered on Friday.