Short list of musical subwoofers


I plan to invest a "musical" subwoofer to augment the music listening experience of my current two-channel sound system. After a few digging over the acting forum and on-line reviews, it seems the following budgetary sealed (primarily) subwoofers are often mentioned and raved:

- Rythmic L12 (18Hz; sealed, servo controlled; 300 watts RMS; $609);

- RSL Speedwoofer 10S (24Hz; front ported; 350 watts; $428);

- Rel T5x (8 in; 32Hz@-6db; 125 watts; $680)

- SVS SB 1000 (24Hz, sealed; 300 watts; $450) or 2000 (19Hz; sealed; 500 watts; $600);

All above claim to have quick, accurate bass that is good for music listening. Rel, although not being able to extend to 20Hz, has been highly rated for easy integration into the sound system. I am not even sure if being able to get down low and/or the wattage of the active amp are critical to the musical application. My living room is about 25 ft wide and 20 ft deep. I do have limited budget but if others are warranted for a higher price tag in your opinion I am willing to bump up the budget. You inputs are highly appreciated.

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@kiterlux

Thanks for the post.  I started another tread regarding REL Subs and Corner Horns and your video explained the REL issue.

Thanks

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Stacked Open-baffle GR Research 12” Paper cone drivers with the Rythmik plate amps specific to this application. 
 

Incredibly quick and detailed. Easy to tell if a drum is out of tune, 

 

there’s a bit of DIY involved 

 

contact Danny at GR Research. 

I just upgraded my system and I added a REL t9x

About 3 weeks ago and I love it!  Its a big difference

in sounstage the beat of the drums etc.  

I also added a simaudio 280d dac and their 340 ix amp.

my speakers are totem rainmakers, but I also upgraded to

aerial acoustics 5t, which are still breaking in, but they still

present an amazing difference in sounstage over the rainmakers

which I loved.  I’ve tested with and without the sub and whether

with my rainmakers or aerials the difference is very noticeable.

i’m extremely pleased with how easy the rel integrates with my system!