REL vs JL AUDIO

Heard Rythmik, weak bass response.  Lack of dynamics . Like all servo subs I've heard there seems to be a delay in the sound, like the sub is CORRECTING the signal AFTER it happens. Started this thread as a REL and JL AUDIO comparison.  Not bashing other brands. It's a free country.  Buy what you want. For me it's REL and JL AUDIO. JL AUDIO might win because it's not made in China. 

"sold my REL S812 and bought 2 Rythmik G22s, much better low bass, tremendously better integration, just as tonally accurate - or at least similar, but most likely due to the servo, a little less immediate."

mesonto-
just based on what you've stated, 2 subs replaced one. Regardless of brand, it SHOULD sound "better". More of whatever brand  sub is going to be more convincing than 1 "premium" brand sub.  

I just upgraded to a JL, heard most of the brands in this thread. The thing that won me over was their DSP, they are built like tanks and weight just as much. Solid. But I wouldn’t have minded a Rel or Martin Logan, I brought before the new KEFs came out and would have liked to hear them. Any one here do a swarm of mini subs yet? 

Cue the member bashing in …3…2…1….

deadhead1000,



A swarm with mini subs would be interesting, especially for an irregular room. 4 duel driver 6.5” kefs (8 drivers total) subs would have a lot of surface area.



 In my head I alway like big drivers for bass but I know that is not science based… and it comes down to box size and efficiency. 


Anyway back on topic. Even though Rel subs are made in China I bet they have less failures than JL which probably uses Chinese electronics in a U.S. assembled sub (just assuming and I have no actual knowledge). 


I would also love to know if it seems like JL Audio’s fail more simply due to more market saturation, but my reliability experience has not been good.