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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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mike_in_nc
1,121 posts
 

As far as I know, the SVS software consists of the same app for the whole line. I think one of the low-end subs (SB-1000 non-Pro version) may not support it, though, as the plate amp needs the circuitry. I have not tried the SB-2000 Pro. SVS Customer Service would have the final word on all this.

macg19
663 posts
 

I don't know about JL room correction, but I used to own a Martin Logan sub, got the mic and software - total waste of time.

Sold it and bought 2 REL T/9x's and never looked back - I run them from RCA sub-outs with 80Hz pass from the amp and use the LFE inputs from my AVR sub-outs.

Easy integration, sound great. I think SVS is a good choice as well.

vonhelmholtz
906 posts
 

For you, which is the greatest evil, more electronics in the signal path, or your fear of integration problems?  

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audioman58
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If money is no object the $4-5k JL  subs have room correction-built in , the lower priced ones I have owned Svs easilly ether especially the 2 I mention below .

I personally like the SVS SB 4000 and SB Ultra 16 subs over most Rel subs 

which are not sealed ,Sealed BTW are more accurate the Rel  are vented  passive radiator  through the bottom 

and for the record SVS has a great app you can do all kinds of adjustments via phone or tablet ,45 day trial ,and they even pay shipping ,and 5 year transferrable warranty the others Donot .

alucard19
355 posts
 

I have SVS, Rel, HSU, and Klipsch subs in my 4 systems and the one that is the most versatile and easiest to integrate is the HSU. The HSU subs that I use in my main system are a pair of the VTF-3 MK5 which you can get for $1,959.00 for the pair. 

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