SVS vs REL and experiences with both: your comments and preferences...

ryder

Yeah when I bought that sub, it was many years ago. I don't think they made those drivers anymore but they could have sold me an updated one? SVS has really taken off since then, the company has gotten bigger. The visit to the stereo/HT store was just about 4 years ago. And the fact they undercut he retail store was actually more troublesome to me. I really couldn’t buy a sub from them now....

maxboy00,

I take delivery of a pair of S510's tomorrow. I've been researching placement for the best two channel audio. Where mine are likely to go is similar to your placement. But, I've read conflicting suggestions on whether the REL's should go on an ARC flush with the mains, slightly in front or slightly behind. I noticed yours are slightly behind.

Did you play around with the other two options? Any placement tips?

@egrady 

The placement of my subs follows the guidelines recommended by REL. There is no room to place the subs inside of the speakers, with others subs I have tried front firing placement and placing the subs opposite to one another.....  I think they sound best, in my room, as shown. I did snap some  pictures and asked REL if they thought anything needed to be adjusted and they said the subs are well placed.

One big difference is adding proper room treatments,  I am still working on this, but have notice smoother bass.

I hope you enjoy your  RELs, and wish you happy listening.