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Subwoofer Choice

I am in the process of building out my system. I have the end goal in mind, and ticking off the equipment as I get them. I do need some advice in the subwoofer category.

I am currently driving Monitor Audio Silver 500s with a Michi X5 integrated amp (600w @ 4Ohms RMS). This is way overkill for these speakers. But my purchase (coming in August) will be the Focal Sopra No. 3s.

That being said, I am looking also to add a subwoofer and I’ve settled between two (2) REL T/9x’s or one (1) REL S/510. T/9X is $1,249 vs S/510 at $2,749.

There is a REL youtube video from their chief designer comparing (briefly) the two and actually stating that "just because one S/510 costs twice as much as 2 T/9x don’t think you can equate them with 2 vs 1". I paraphrased a bit.

But the below is only 3min long please watch and let me know!

What are your thoughts. Obviously 2 subs are better balanced than 1, I get that. But given the specs here am I better at buying up for the better 10"?

Listening room is carpet, 16’ x 24’. 384sqft. 8ft ceilings. What info did I leave out?

 

bound4h

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bound4h OP
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Ok, the resounding consensus seems to be that SVS is on par if not more deeper and cleaner bass for the money.  I am going to go with Dual SVS SB3000s.  It's within my budget and still cheaper than 1 REL S/510.  Perhaps the REL 10" driver is quicker and better timed, but the SVS's +/-3dB at 18Hz and the fact I can get TWO seems to be a no-brainer.  Especially at $2,099.  

Does it accept high level inputs?  Someone said SVS does, or is that just the Pro series?  I can't seem to find it in the specs.

 

bound4h OP
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@soix @bhvf Got it. Thanks.

bound4h OP
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Thank you for so much good information, this forum never disappoints and is always so knowledgeable!

So, after further thought (and contrary to my follow up post above) I decided to stick with the REL and buy up to the S line.  I picked up two S/812s.  Maybe the JL hits harder and lower, but hopefully I'll be just as happy with the 812s.  

Someone mentioned the JLA CR-1 which I was considering.  However, can i use it with my integrated amp (Michi X5)?  I don't think i can pre-out and then back in to the same amp can I?

Thank you

 

 

@james633 @ozzy 

 

bound4h OP
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@james633 

No, unfortunately the Michi X5 does not contain any sort of crossover controls but does allow for some simple tone controls (treble, bass and that's it).  Not sure if those controls apply to the high level outs only?  

So, as a more general question, is it true that because i have an integrated that I cannot use a separate crossover at all?  I believe yes is this answer, but wasn't sure if your comment was in response to the CR-1 specifically.

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