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Need Help with Subwoofer Choice

Hi, all. I purchased a Rythmik L12 subwoofer earlier this month. I use it for a music only 2 channel set up. Typically, volume is at 1:00, phase delay is at zero, and crossover is at 50-55Hz. I have not run this unit hard at all. The L12 had worked fine until it failed tonight.  All of a sudden, hardly any sound came out of it, and I only was able get a bit of sound if I turned both the cross-over and volume up, which is not my preference. I am returning it as I'm within the 45 day audition period. 

So, now, I'm looking for another sub for my 9x10x8 room which is treated with corner traps, bass traps, etc., from GIK. I don't feel comfortable purchasing another sub from Rythmik, and I wonder whether subs from other manufacturers who build them in the Far East consist primarily of really cheap components. JL Audio would be great (USA made), but they are very expensive. I think a 12" sub would be a minimum size, but I'm open to suggestions. Your help and advice would be very much appreciated. Thanks.
rlb61
donvito101
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@rlb61 ,
Thanks for the heads up on the Rythmik. I was just about to order the L12. As a matter of fact I posted a question about that sub in the speaker discussions!
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yogiboy
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rlb61
I’ve owned the SB12 years ago ( $650 ). I don’t think at $399 you would go wrong with it. It has a five year warranty with SVS. If you have a tight budget you should go for it!
rlb61 OP
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My beloved wife says I should get the JL Audio E110, which is the higher level model with a 1200 watt amp for $1,500. She says I never buy anything for myself and that I should enjoy my system. I love her, but I don’t know if I can bring myself to spend that much on a sub ... although it would be nice.
rlb61 OP
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@donvito101  ... you're welcome. Not a dig on Rythmik as electronics do fail. However, to have a piece of equipment die after only a couple of weeks just takes the flavor out of it for me and makes me want to start fresh with a different vendor. 
ricred1
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After owning a Martin Logan Depth I(years ago), SVS SB13, SVS PB2000, and most recently an SVS SB16 Ultra I returned to a JL Audio F110v2. I will add a second F110v2, but even one has added to my musical enjoyment. My room is 20’x26’. I find JL Audio to be the most musical sub in my room, for my taste.
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