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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
willemj
1,036 posts
 
I leave my Antimode Cinema on all the time. It will turn on automatically if you plug it in. Power consumption is really minimal.
I don't believe REL are the only manufacturer of good subwoofers for music, however good they are.
aberyclark OP
1,355 posts
 
If you're not interested in quality sound spend your money elsewhere.
Actually, If I were interested in quality sound, I would not be buying a subwoofer to begin with. I would spend the money on room treatments, speaker placement optimization, and exotic pebbles. 
wolf_garcia
6,686 posts
 
Exotic pebbles! Not sure how room treatments add bass…add a tuned tunnel to your room? Also the word "quality" needs a qualifier like "good" or "mediocre" or "smelly."
aberyclark OP
1,355 posts
 
Also the word "quality" needs a qualifier like "good" or "mediocre" or "smelly."
Exactly. A TIC response to an audio expert :)

calvinj
2,288 posts
 
I’m ordered la rel 212 se. I’m goiing to pick up tomorrow and have a rel rep over next week for set up.  I think rel is best sub for 2 channel. It’s all about the blend with 2 channel. Will update y’all in 3 weeks. My speakers are gato FM6. From Denmark 
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