Quote Originally Posted by IRG
Is there a preference in SPL meters - analog or digital from Radio Shack? Last time I checked, they only had the digital kinds. I will have to look again and see what is available.
The analog SPL meters got discontinued a while ago, and were recently reintroduced. All of the correction charts that you see posted around the internet are typically for the analog model, and the analog model costs $10 less. And I would also go with the analog model because it allows you to eyeball the 0.5 db increments. The digital model only goes up or down in whole decibel increments. If you can't find the analog model in stores, you can mail order it from Radio Shack's website.

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...t%5Fid=33-4050

Quote Originally Posted by IRG
I have a question on Velodyne subs - I might even post another topic, but do you know if the DPS series and the DLR series are essentially the same? I am comparing both the 12" models, and they seem to have the same specs, magnet size, etc. The biggest difference is that the DLR have a remote for changing the modes, the DPS does not, and the DLR looks a little better. Otherwise they seem the same. Not a lot of reviews, what I have read have been very positive. I've always liked Velodyne, and need to take a closer look here. Also, there is a company online that is selling the DPS-12 for under $400 delivered. I am tempted, but doing all of the research first....
Don't know enough about Velodyne's lineup to say for sure. I've heard enough Velodyne subs to keep them under consideration if you're looking at ported subs.

Before you mail order anything, I would check with Velodyne to make sure that online vendor is authorized. Most companies require that you buy from authorized vendors, otherwise they invalidate the warranty.

Quote Originally Posted by IRG
The Acoustic-Visions sub you mentioned looks pretty good too. It is getting a little pricey for me, but it still seems like a good sub. The Adire is still a contender though, we'll see what develops.
The Acoustic-Visions sub uses a driver based around Adire's XBR^2 motor design, and from I keep reading, it's a formidable design that can move a lot of air. The 10" driver used on the Acoustic Visions MRS-10 has a longer stroke than the 12" Shiva driver that Adire uses on the Rava, which means that it can create almost as much bass out of a smaller cabinet.

When I bought my Rava, it was the only sealed sub that I could find that sold for less than $600, so my choice was a lot simpler. Now, you got other sealed options in that price range from B&W, Atlantic Technology, Rocket (mail order), Acoustic Visions, and even Martin Logan. The Rava's still a very nice subwoofer and a great value, you just have a lot more choices out there than even two years ago.