Looking for two black gloss subs for around 2500 USD (pair) and got stuck on these three brands: REL, because Paul talks about them. My “no go” is that they are made in China. Another “no go” is the fixed 0 or 180 phase switch. UK based company pretending there USA. Weird…? SVS, Bigger driver, vis…

[images] I have to share this. I woke up last night, bathing in my sweat dreaming of high level inputs. I started digging and found a typical schematic that should not be much different than the ones we all use in our sub’s. Now think for yourselves…! For once, do not take for granted what everyon…

@Elk point taken and thanks for sharing that detail. However, my speaker system includes an LMS (loudspeaker management system) with room correction. So I place a mic at my listening position and frequencies below 500 Hz are corrected for the most part. I worry about proper integration of sub(s) wit…

I found it was really useful to make adjustments to the cut-off frequency and volume until I thought the sub was well integrated. It took me a while to realize that with a sub, often less is more. After that I have just left the control alone for the most part, except when the volume and musical pr…

Bass management can certainly help, but multiple bass sources makes it more likely to actually smooth out the bass response, especially the suck outs. It is just a matter of physics. But you indicated you are very satisfied. If this is the case, do not touch anything. :slight_smile:

Absolutely - the Bassline Blue cable was a great upgrade in my system.

Well, it seems to me that you’re doing nothing more than attempting to disprove everything everyone here is telling you, including Paul himself who has always said that feeding the subs via high level is better and sounds better. So at this point, I’m dropping out of this conversation. No point tal…

Interesting. I’ve owned both JL Audio and REL, and I’m the most pleased with my SVS sub. Bang for the buck is important to me. Now that I have a sub that goes from 18Hz to 240Hz ± 3dB, (I have it crossing over at 50 Hz) I realize just how much truly low information I’ve been missing all these years.…

Totally agree… which one do you have and how many…?

Pfew, that is fast Chops. I am not that much of a “believer”. I am more an “argument” type of person. That began 58 years ago when I first started asking “why…?”. I still have no regrets doing that. I mean, how else can I afford being an audiophile… Right…? :hugs:

REL, SVS or JL...?

Loudspeakers

paul172 July 29, 2020, 11:23pm 76

If you can stretch the budget dual JL Audio! My 2 JL’s have made the biggest difference in my setup! JL Audio subs can be expensive but I can testify the cost is justified. I’ve owned SVS and Rel both great subwoofer makers with great subs but the JL Audio subs are in a different league!

Topic		Replies	Views
Subwoofers - need to get your opinion Loudspeakers	66	5749	April 29, 2020
What subwoofer if any are you using in your system? Loudspeakers	218	9419	October 22, 2025
Subwoofer dilemma. One or two? Loudspeakers	78	6633	August 12, 2022
Best sub for big Magnepans Loudspeakers	52	6238	October 23, 2022
Subwoofer Advice Loudspeakers	29	6263	November 18, 2025

REL, SVS or JL...?

Related topics