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ACI Titan II LE vs REL: Opinions

Anyone had a chance to compare the new ACI Titan II LE vs any of the REL Subs?

I spend a great deal of time listening to FM on a second with some small monitors (Swans M1s, Analysis Plus Oval 9 cables, McIntosh MR-71, Musical Fidelity A3CR amp, with Audio Research LS12 preamp) with some CDs here and there. Of course I want to hear that the ACI Titan II LE is a great music sub but appreciate reality better.

Can not easily get to hear either sub where I am at and would like some ideas before committing to a 30 day trial run. Any help much appreciated!:)

nanderson
rogereckert
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I too spend a great deal of time listening to FM.My tuner is a McIntosh MR-78 with the Modafarri Modification teamed with an APS-13 antenna and rotor (serious FM gear). I'm using ACI Sapphire IIIs (monitor speakers). I have a 2 week old ACI Titan II LE sub. I'd say this sub is perfect for this application.It is fast, clean, tight, and very musical. It blends in so well that it disappears. This sub is also being used for home theater. I'm not totally sold on it YET for HT. It needs more hours of breakin time to loosen up and hopefully increase its output a little. Right out of the box the Titan II LE sub has been a terrific music making machine. ACI is excellent to work with too. Very responsive to questions-great customer support.
jd798ff8
55 posts
 
Friends and I have done an extensive comparison of the Titan II vs. the REL Storm III. The ACI integrates as well or better, has better pitch definition, and has substantially higher output capabilities. I think the Titan II vs. the Stadium III is a better comparison, but I haven't directly compared those. Considering the ACI is significantly less money than either, it is a no-brainer to me. In Europe the costs are probably far different and the RELS are probably far more competitive.
nanderson OP
291 posts
 
Thanks for your comments guys! You have given me an excuse to make the 5 hr round trip to Lacrosse this spring. ACI is hardly ever seen on the web for sale even though they do a respectable business. That says something! :)

Seems like there are 1 - 3 RELs for sale at least every other week but that might be strong sales volume of REL and REL customers upgrading to higher end REL products.

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postmodpm
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I spent the better part of a year researching subs before I sprung for my Titan II LE. One of the best moves I've ever made. It really does the job. You're right, they are extremely hard to find used. Considering the ACI has been doing a good business for 25 years, it really is amazing how rare used ACI stuff is. I asked about demo facilities last year, they said they didn't have any. That's why I just took the plunge. I fully intended to ship it back if I didn't like it. I even got them to promise to pay all shipping. I know right now they seem to be always 4-6 weeks backordered, you might want to get in line:) You'll love it!
dml1
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how do you get in touch with ACI. All of the positive posts have gotten my attention
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