Velodyne VX-10 or Athena AS-P4000 (1 Viewer)

[billMel]

Hi everybody!
I'm having a little problem deciding which is the better Subwoofer....Velodyne VX-10 or Athena AS-P4000.
They both have their own distinctive sound, but I'm not sure which I like better They both have excellent sound. The Velo has a bigger Voice Coil and is front firing. The Athena has more peak power, smaller voice coil, and a down firing speaker. One more thing I might add...the foam surround on the Velo Sub is made of the typical "Foam-Rubber" material, whereas the Athena speaker looks to have a pure "Rubber" surround. I've seen Foam/Rubber disintegrate over time, especially when they get older!
Anybody have any comments, suggestions, or reviews they would like to share?
Thanks and regards,
bill

 

[Craig_Loose]

Without question go for the Athena over the Velo.
I own both, and the Athena has way more output, and in my room anyway, is flat almost 10Hz deeper.

 

[billMel]

If both are 150 watts nom., their is a big difference in ouput. The Athena is much more noticeable.

Thanks,
bill