Rell or JL subwoofer?


I have 4 classe 25 amps biamping 4000 watts to a set of Bowers 802D3, I currently have 2 12 inch svs pro 1000 sealed subs, 500 watts each and a 15 inch klipsch like 800 watts, do to space I need to get rid of the 15 inch klipsch, so I’m upgrading my 12 inch svs , I use my system for 50% music and 50% movies and I do prefer smooth movie bass that the svs subs give out,  everyone says Rell is for music, and to get JL audio, but my dealer that sells Rell said Rell is definitely the way to go for movies and music that Jl is not . I have learned to trust him, very kewl guy, so his opinion got me confused cause everyone else said Rel is only for music and JL is actually hybrid for both music and movies. I’m looking at JL audio fathom 112 or fathom 113 vs Rel s812 or Rel carbon series, which do you guys recommend? I leave it up to you guys!!thanks so much 

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You can get 2 SVS SB3000s for $2100 (or $2000 if you buy them from their outlet), and they include integration software and come with a 45-day, risk-free trial including shipping both ways along with great customer service.  Rel has no integration software if that matters, and I believe both Rel and JL will be considerably more expensive for comparable specs.  Best of luck. 

@mike_in_nc Do you know if the integration software in the newer SB2000 Pro is more advanced than that in the SB3000?  If so was thinking it might also be good for the OP to consider as it still gets down to 19Hz (-3dB) and is $400 cheaper. 

@vonhelmholtz  Excellent, and very tough, question to answer. 
 

@alucard19 Which SVS sub did you have?  The newer ones have integration software that gets excellent feedback from users.