JL Labs vs. REL

Then people, please share your experience with the older R series, thanks!

I concur. REL is the best sub (for music) in the market.
JL Audio does a nic job for HT applications only.

Yes, the Britainia series were outstanding! Keep me posted and happy listening!

10-12-14: Jafant
I concur. REL is the best sub (for music) in the market.
JL Audio does a nic job for HT applications only.

A misplaced dogmatic statement.

I've heard JLs in a variety of music-only systems, including matched with panel speakers, and they can blend in seamlessly with no risetime lage or timbre-matching challenges. There are scads of pro reviews of the JL Fathoms and Gothams to corroborate this, even when used with solo classical guitar.

Agree with Johnnyb53. My JL works very well in a music only system with Nola speakers, blending seamlessly. Both of these brands of subs can work well in a 2-channel system if set up right. I also agree with Bob Reynolds about how the subs connect, it does make a difference in choosing between them.