Moving up in the REL line of subwoofers

@ronkent Have had several series of REL subs including a stereo pair of 212's.  If you're looking for a great dual-purpose sub for 2-channel and HT, IMO this the best offering by REL.  I had SE models, there are aesthetic differences with the SX but I didn't find a material difference in performance between the two.  Also, may not be important to you but the wireless transmitter option for both allows for really convenient placement without a loss in performance.  As noted, there looks to be a number of either model available used at reasonable pricing.

Hi wswright20.   thanks for the input.  your system and your home looks just awesome.  Love all the brick work. 

so are you still using the 212’s or have you moved to a reference series sub per your pics?

You are using 2 of the PS power plants.  that is very impressive.

Thanks @ronkent.

I moved from the 212's to the Ref 31's.  I really liked the 212's, just found the 31's to offer slightly tighter/faster bass for 2-channel.  I'm really picky about sub integration.  IMO the wrong sub or poor setup for a sub(s) can do more harm than good, especially for 2-channel.  The 31's are not very good for HT.  Although I have HT capability, I really only use the setup for DVD concerts which I enjoy.  I added a JL Audio sub for LFE for the rare occasion we watch a movie.   

I have 2 power plants because I wanted to have the headroom for 3 high current amps plus other components.  I have heard a difference in the past with amps plugged into power conditioners but after 3-4 trials thus far, I haven't been able to convince myself there is a difference with the regenerators.  SQ is the priority, but I intuitively like the "clean power" benefits and added protection beyond the whole house surge protector.

Btw, I can identify with your "upgradeitis" comment.  My position of "now I'm done" seems to have a half-life of only 12 mos. or so.  Unfortunately, I have this affliction with several other hobbies beyond audio!

All the best...

i am sure cars or watches are among the others?  i appreciate the advice on the 31's.   i am 99% music and i use my existing two channel system to watch movies and tv but SQ is not all that important to me in that area. 

Favorite last words that many audio lovers say on a regular basis,  me included. is "that is it, i am done".  i have said that too many times but i do believe that as our systems get better and better,  it does get harder to really improve without spending way too much money.  

@wswright20 

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