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REL Subwoofer. Your input requested

Does anyone have feedback on the REL 212?   Specifically what is your opinion of the sub being connected with the speakon wiring via your amplifier vs a balanced output or such via sub out on processor?  Trying to decide if the sales philosophy on connecting your sub on the speaker out via amp is truly better.  I listen to home theater and 2 channel about 50/50 and SACD.   Any thoughts are appreciated.  FYI.  Considering the F212 vs this REL 212.
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b_limo
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I had a T9i and now an S3 SHO and Rels are unique in their ease of integration and their finesse.  They are definitely a Sub bass system though.  
My only issue with both of the models I had, when using the Speakon connection, their is not enough control over volume level.  About 6 clicks from zero, there is not enough bass, 7 clicks and there is too much.  This is my only issue with Rels and it really is probably more of a mismatch between the model of Rel I was / am using with certain speakers.  For instance, I should be using 2 T5i or T7i subs with my Arro’s , not an S3....


I bought my S3 SHO as a floor model, no cables, missing grill for $1050 from Magnolia.  Came with warranty though!  They still have an S5 SHO for $1200 (no cables or grill) PM me if anyone wants it!
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I should also add that in order to try to fix my volume mismatch issue I pulled the Rel out from the corner as much as I could without losing that deep deep bass ( the bass that you almost can’t hear but can feel... 25-30hz?) and also put screwed spikes into the footers to raise the sub.

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