I usually don't post much here anymore but do have a strong opinion (and this all this ever really is) on this topic. I've owned Kinergetics, Paradigm, Velodyne, M&K, ACI, B&W and owned and reviewed the REL Stentor III subs and all I can say is . . . . the JL Acoustic Fathom f112 is so much better than ALL of them it was shocking. Fabulous build quality, amazing driver, has a nice ARO (adjustable room optimization) feature that really works (if you decide to use it) and, most importantly, goes deep with power, control and has beautiful texture and nuance. It blends so seamlessly.
For music, IMHO. this is the steal of the century, relative to other products it competes with (and beats handily). I am NOT exagerating - for me this is the best sub I've ever tried or heard at a price that is less, by a longshot, than anything else out there than could compete with it. To my amazement, it soundly thrashed the REL Stentor III which I thought a lot of. As usual though, this is just my $.02 based on my system and tastes and YMMV.
For music, IMHO. this is the steal of the century, relative to other products it competes with (and beats handily). I am NOT exagerating - for me this is the best sub I've ever tried or heard at a price that is less, by a longshot, than anything else out there than could compete with it. To my amazement, it soundly thrashed the REL Stentor III which I thought a lot of. As usual though, this is just my $.02 based on my system and tastes and YMMV.