@grantgg
d issue of a hum when my class D Orchard Audio Starkrimson Ultra is powered off (also use Freya+ F)
it is a ground loop problem of sorts known to happen with class D amp
This sounds like a two part question.
1. If all your devices are 3-prong then the solution is to use a ground loop isolator, coupled with manually grounding the devices together, mentioned above. If the amp is off and there's a hum, then it seems to me the problem is another device that is powered on. The classic 99 or Sub 6 both use class D amplifiers and are 3-prong. The subs can also be the source of the problem.
If you're mixing a 2-prong devices to a 3-prong amplifier, it can cause a ground loop hum because the difference in grounding methods creates a path for noise. The 3-prong amp is grounded to the wall, while the 2-prong device is not, creating a potential difference. With this issue, you still need a ground loop isolator. A different subwoofer does not resolve the problem. Also, subwoofers often use class D amplifiers with a switch mode power supply and the switching frequency contributes to the hum or high pitch whine.
2. As to how the subs compare, per a REL video I've seen, the classic 99 is designed to give a slower, smooth bass that is a good match for vintage speakers or if you like that sound signature. Just looking at the Sub 6, it's designed for more punch and speed given the sealed, dual opposed drivers.