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Sub Confusion

I've decided to add a REL sub to my in-den 2-channel system. My room is 12'-0 x 15'-6 x 10'-0h with PMC Fact 12 speakers 3'-0 out from the short wall. I have GIF corner base traps (43"h) in the front corners. My integrated is a DarTZeel LHC-208, and my DAC is an Aqua Formula xhd rev 2. When I go to REL's website to match a sub to my speakers, they recommend a 212SX (at $4,999). For my space, these seems to be overkill. Why not a single S510 (at $2,749) or two T7X (at $1,099 each)? Or? My goal is not more base- I'm looking to free my PMCs from having to expend energy to produce sound below 80 Hz and increase depth. Looking for input from our members. Thanks

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big_greg
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@jayctoy I have not heard the "Swarm" but it appears to be a great plug and play solution that is reasonably priced.  You can use just about any sub to get that "immersive" experience, as long as you have them set up in a distributed bass array.  In my case, my distributed bass array, or "swarm" if you like, consists of two Rythmik subs and two SVS subs.  The Swarm is a nice option that I would have given serious consideration to if I had found out about it before I bought the subs I have.

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jayctoy
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Big_greg The review of Robert Green is so impressive.

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jerryrocks
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I use a B&W DB3D located behind my rig firing the drivers to the side walls. It supports my A5's at the low end and pressurizes the room at the same time. For me, the perfect sound.

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ppack
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I'm currently using two Martin Logan Dynamo 700s which are 10 inch sealed subs.  The system sounds very good.  I have an opportunity to get a sweet deal on a B stock REL S-812 (40% discount) 12" driver plus passive radiator.   I have always wanted to upgrade to Rel.  I'm wondering if single 812 will exceed performance of dual Martin Logans. 

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