which is more musical? A REL or a SUMIKO subwoofer for two channel only?


Want a pair of subs for my "high end" main speakers and would like to know the answer to this question! hopefully there are 'Goners out there who have had one or both to compare or have heard both to make a choice... Please specify "why"
Thanks all!
128x128azjake
AZ Jake when we attempt subwoofers the best ways for 2 channels of music
is the way Rel
 or Sumiko’s hook up at high level. The only thing they both forgot is the High Pass filter . In order to achieve an even better Transition the use of a sophisticated  high pass filter like the Vandersteen Sub 3 and prior model 2WQs use this in particular allows the main speakers modulation distorting to be lowered and heavy lifting of your main amplifier to be relieved dramatically lowering distortion Improving Clarity and transparency of the whole system.
The sub three also features 11  analog EQ pots cleans up the in room bass response and done without any DPS processor The same analog system is also used in the more expensive Vandersteen Quatros five series and Sevens and has now trickled down.
best JohnnyR 
Vandersteen Dealer 
I've had both brands for high-end two-channel systems.
I ***STRONGLY*** suggest you go with REL!
Believe me, in the long run, you will be much happier.
More thought and technology put into the REL yielding better sound.
Check out the explanations provided by REL on Youtube, see the "REL Acoustics How To"
Talk to any store that carries both SUMIKO and REL and ask them their opinion.
In addition to the above, the REL customer service is there 100% to assist if needed.
Hi Lak, may I ask what REL model are you using?
Hello AudioConnection, a Vandersteen 2W can be had for $350 cash, locally. Where’d it stand in performance as today’s standard, Are the 2w-Q and Sub-3 much more superior than the original 2w?