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REL Gibralter G2 a good choice?

Hi all,

I've been planning to add a subwoofer to my system (see below) for quite some time now. I would like to augment my monitors and am looking for "musical" bass rather than the Home theater version.

The REL line of subwoofers seem like a good bet, primarily as they have Speaker level connections. This would mean the monitors would run full range and the REL picks up from around 45 Hz or so. I realize this doesn't lighten the load on my amp but has the benefit of not adding extra equipment to my system. I was also looking at JL audio but my understanding is they work best with an external crossover with High pass/Low pass filter set up and I'm not sure the added cost and work is worth it.

The top contender at this time is the REL Gibralter G2.

I would love to hear your thoughts/comments.

Thanks for reading!

Arjun

My system:
Vinly source: Rega RP6/Linn Adikt cart > Lejonklou Kinki 3 phono
Digital: Macbook Pro > Centrance DACMini CX

Amp: Simaudio 250i (50 W per channel)

Devore Fidelity Gibbon 3XL (45 Hz - 40 KHz, 90dB/W/M, 8ohm)
arjundas
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sunnyboy1956
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REL is a great choice. Easy to integrate, the G2 has a remote. Depending on your room size you may want to explore a 2nd G2 down the road.
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Pradeep
rhljazz
1,250 posts
 
There are plenty of other choices that offer better performance and integration for less money. Two smaller subs would be better than one big one.
mrschret
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I have a pair of G2's along with my Magnepan 20.7's. The room is 16x24x9. About half way down it opens gradually to about 19' wide and there's only a half wall at the 24' line so it is kinda open to another room. Wonderful match and not so hard to integrate as one might think.
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