Small space subwoofer: REL, Speedwoofer, ML


All,

Pros/cons for the following subs in a small room with a single-driver speaker:

Martin Logan 800X

Speedwoofer 10S

REL t5i

Thanks - Michael
leahy
lil rels are outstanding - make sure you use the high level output and follow instructions carefully

enjoy
I agree with jjss49 the T5i really kicks. Very surprising little sub. Fast, articulate. An excellent musical sub.
Thanks for the replies: +3 for RELs - they suggested the T5i when I gave them my information. I'm likely to try one and possibly add a 2nd if warranted. Any other experiences still welcome! I'll wait until after the madness of holiday shipping before I place an order.
op

in hi fi hi end audio there are usually complicated answers to various equipment questions

for 2 channel music with dynamic box speakers ... rel is always the right answer (not the only answer, but never the wrong answer, often the best answer) - that is what they do, they do it properly and their quality (after brief lull in the the late 2000’s when they moved production to china) is excellent

a pair will generally do wonders, but in a small room, if you are patient with setup and follow their instructions meticulously, one may be enough -- remember, use the high level input with speakon connector

no affiliation to rel (just have had roughly a dozen of their subs over the years, a pair of storms now in main system when needed)

properly implemented subs in many, if not most 2 channel systems is revelatory