I agree completely w/Sugarbrie--the REL's are the most musical subs on the market. They are by far the best for 2 channel audio. For HT, you can get away with a lot less than a REL. I have not heard the Spendor subs, but their speakers, floorstanders and monitors, are outstanding. I used to own a pair of BC-3s for years and couldn't believe how good they sounded, even w/the modest power amp I used at the time. They now reside w/my brother in St. Louis. I couldn't bear to sell them and take them out of the family. Because I know and love the Spendor sound, i am betting that they have voiced their subs in similar fashion, and a Spendor sub could be a great match. Are the Spendor subs a lot less expensive than REL? Are they just as adjustable via the fine-tuning control knobs for crossover points, etc., that REL has? If answers to both questions are yes, then I would seriously consider the Spendor. Is there any way you can listen to both subs, even if not in your own home system? REL provides such detailed, tuneful bass, it is immediately apparent on auditioning. See if the Spendors compare. Good luck!
REL strata III vs Spendor Sub 3, which to use with S3/5?
I have Spendor S3/5s and would like to find a subwoofer to use with them for both music and home theater. Judging by what I have read so far, the REL Strata III and the Spendor Sub 3 look like the leading contenders, and their design seems similar. Has anyone compared the two? Which one will mate better with the Spendor S3/5s? [It would seem that the Spendor subwoofer should, but Spendor is not known for subs and REL is.] Thanks for the help.