@ mylogic - thanks, was wondering about that.
Do you happen to have a URL for an article that can explain in layman's terms the concept behind hi and lo level inputs for subwoofers?
Which subwoofer should I get?
Hi - I have the following system:
Magico A5 speakers
Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated
Merging Nadac + Player + Power DAC
Purist Audio cabling
I love my system......but I had the opportunity to use an SVS PB-2000 pro (home theater subwoofer) for a few weeks, and it really improved the overall experience.
I have the opportunity to purchase a REL Carbon Special sub (used) or purchase an SVS SB 3000 Pro. I really like the fact that the SVS subs have so many user adjustable features, and can be adjusted on the fly from an app. I've been told over and over that the sonic qualities of the REL far outweigh the advantages of the SVS subs. Would love to hear from you regarding this issue.
So, in brief, should I go for the REL, the SVS, or some other sub (if so, why?)?
Thanks - Matt
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mwsl l have the manuals for various Rel subs but it is so difficult to post photos on Audiogon. l started with a Rel Quake in the early 2000s and over this time since then l now have two T9i’s in my latest set up. Rel are more expensive than the competition but l believe they achieve what they are best at….hi level Neutrik connectability. lf you just Google Rel Neutrik hi level input this will get you started on how to connect to amplifier and their philosophy on this method over low level RCA. ln my opinion hi level for hi-fi and low level for home theatre only. |
@mylogic That might be your opinion, but most of the top subwoofers extant from the likes of Magico, Wilson, and JL Labs whose top subs venture well north of $20k only have line level inputs. Hmmm. Pretty sure these guys know what they’re doing, and if they thought high-level inputs were in any way better they would’ve included them in subs at this level. Or maybe you can explain to Alon Wolf and Daryl Wilson why their uber-expensive subs are just for home theater. You know what they say about opinions… |
Also looking at adding a sub to my 2ch system, went to my local dealer to listen to a few. Was thinking about SVS, REL and Rythmik. Of course you can't addition Rythmik unless you buy one. On the same system, with the same 3 songs, back to back, to back, Rel Classic 99 sounded the best, disappeared into the room, fast, accurate, smooth, felt like it was hitting lower then it was. Felt like a warm blanket of bass. SVS SB3000 BOOM, lots of BOOM, this thing had power, but not accuracy. Would be perfect, if I just listened to Techno, Rap. JL Audio (forget the model, it was $5) Very smooth, very accurate, LOTS of power, also most expensive. Was on the cold side. Also out of budget. Bowers & Wilkins - 800 Used the DPS to set it up in the room, that was cool. In between the REL and JL Audio. Good bass, good power, not as fast or accurate, not warm or cold, maybe more boom that I want. In the end, I want the REL, it was by far the most musical, added pure bass, with out any boom, was very fast, accurate, not overpowering. Even though it hits higher over the other subs, it felt like it was going deeper. Also the fact that it totally disappeared into the room. Not sure how it compares to Rythmik, cost is about the same, the REL also perfectly matches my Walnut Klipsch. |
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