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REL Vs SVS for 2 channel music listening

I have Zu Omen Defs connected to a NuForce STA200 (class a/b) amp. REL has suggested a T9/i https://rel.net/shop/subwoofers/serie-ti/t9i/

SVS has a cheaper SB-2000 which seems to be closer for half the price https://www.svsound.com/products/sb-2000

I've read numerous places that REL is way overpriced and SVS is great for music. I am aware of Zu's subs...would like to keep the price under a grand if possible. 


Opinions?
aberyclark
contuzzi
413 posts
 
JL Audio E110 or E112 (not fathoms) are my recommendation.  Especially if you can use the crossover.
aberyclark OP
1,355 posts
 
Thanks. Many have suggested Rytmick subs...however...their website it too wordy and all over the place
tablejockey
3,904 posts
 
The SVS appears to be the better value. I use a 10 year old REL B3 with great results, but if I  were shopping right now, nothing in the REL line compares in price/specs.

That's a great price, I would consider 2
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2psyop
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REL or Vandersteen. Had a Rythmik and SVS. Did not like build quality of Rythmik and SVS customer service was very bad, driver failed on SVS. I have heard great things about JL Audio, and I would try them myself someday.
My thinking now is to keep things simple. I try to find speakers with bass, where a sub is not needed. Or a well designed speaker with active amps inside, like Vandersteen does. The SWARM sub system by AudioKinesis is the only one I would try with a large room.
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