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Rel vs. Vandersteen vs Audio Physic subwoofers

Hello:

I am planning to buy a pair of subwoofers for stereo. Have you compared Rel (Strata or Storm) vs. Vandersteen 2Wq vs. Audio Physics Luna?

What do you think about them?
mavilla
gregm
3,411 posts
 
I like all three constructors (not helpful, I know). For MUSIC alone, I have a slight preference for the Luna, ONLY in stereo (i.e., two Lunas). This MAY be due to the fact that the Luna was allegedly voiced using jazz & classical -- i.e. reproducing mostly acoustic & electrical instruments.

As to the 10Hz... I would expect any of the other two to be more authoritative in reproducing sub-bass (i.e. the SF channel in HT). BTW, loud 10Hz is not very good for the structural integrity of the house you know:)
mavilla OP
14 posts
 
Gregm, How could Rel and Vandersteen more authorative in reproducin sub-bass if their cut off frequency is higher?

Thanks
gregm
3,411 posts
 
Because they produce spls with more ease. It's not only the extension that counts, but also the (dba) level where the device maxes out (& distorts or, worse, develops a problem).
Cheers
mavilla OP
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Thank you for your answer. Distortion is, in fact, higher with the same pressule level when power is lower.

About the 10Hz issue... Yesterday I obtained the spectrum of what I thought it was a 'boomy' modern disco CD. It has, in fact, low frequencies, but these compenents are below 30dB than the main boom-boom frequency around 40Hz.

This was a great surprise for me.
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