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SVS or REVEL Subwoofer

Hello all. I have a HT set up.  I use it for two channel music, multichannel music and movies/tv, in that order.

After 20 years, my Velodyne (1250  watts RMS ) sub blew yesterday and I’m looking for a suitable replacement.  I have B&W 804 speakers and a  B&W CC speaker which are driven by a Rotel Power amp, 200w x 5.

My room is 14 ft. long by 12 ft. wide.  I use Anthem’s ARC Genesis room correction software.  It works great.

My dealer carries a full line of both REL and SVS subs.  I would like to buy from him.  Looking for thoughts and recommendations from this group.  I’d like to keep the cost around $2K.

Thanks!

drlou77
drlou77 OP
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@2psyop Sorry, you are correct.  I meant REL subwoofers.

I understand your perspective completely on SVS' business practices.

Do you own a REL sw?  Would you have an inclination on their offerings around $2k?

Thanks!

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deadhead1000
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I had a Velodyne for years and went with JL Audio over REL, but only because it had it's own ARC adjustment. For you with ARC, I'd suggest the REL.

drlou77 OP
114 posts
 

@deadhead1000 

I'm guessing you like The Dead.  My first show was Englishtown, NJ, 1977.

Anyway, any particular REL model?  I'm currently looking at the T/9X or the HT/1510.  REL's user friendly subwoofer tool suggests that I buy the SB-16 Ultra at $2299 retail.  Easy for them to spend my money, lol.

Thanks!

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2psyop
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drlou77

I have Rythmik dual subs for my 2 channel system. I don’t have a home theatre at all so I didn’t look at multi use subs. I think REL works very well for your intentions. If it were me, I would try REL without question. Perhaps your dealer could allow you a short in home trial. That would build up confidence in the brand and your dealer? If I didn’t own Rythmik, I would go with REL. The 1510 looks like a beast!!!

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