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SVS SB-2000 Pro/3000 vs. REL T/7x

Helping a friend put together a system.  A salesman of very reputable HiFi purveyor is suggesting the REL: 6db down at 31Hz @ $1099.  The SVS is 3db down at 19Hz at $799.  Both sealed.  SVS more than doubles REL's amp.  For less than REL's money could even bump up to the SB-3000.  What does the REL have that the SVS doesn't and vice versa?  I've looked through previous SVS/REL posts and I don't really see any compelling arguments for REL at this level, especially with DSP helping any single-sub placement these days.  Thanks!
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bjesien
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I’ve owned a few Rel subs up to the S/5 level. I currently own an SVS SB3000 and like it better. I like deep bass and this sounds great with my setup. Would I like to hear the Rel S/812? Sure.

If your amp doesn’t have the sub out (many don’t) you will need something like the Russound speaker-to-line-level adapter to make things work. Compare these you mentioned to the Rythmik F12G which doesn’t have the app that the SVS has but "might" be better. I once had both and it was close but I like the phone app.

Good luck with your search. To answer your other question Rel has- great marketing.
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sumadoggie OP
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Thanks for your very helpful answer. Hearing that the 3000 compares very favorably to an S-level REL is great info. I have seen posts on the Rythmik and am very curious.
missioncoonery
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Your  post is foolish at best...good luck with svs...
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sanctus555
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I’ve had at the same time...sb3000 and sb1000 and T/9i.

The SVS subs are powerful and great for home theater.  Only ok for music.

when it comes to music...it’s no contest.  The REL t/9i is worlds better.
‘The SVS subs are hard to integrate, slow, sloppier and rumbling.
The REL is fast, nuanced, textured and way more musical.
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