JL Labs vs. REL

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.

No clue about JL subs but I do know that REL knows how to make subs...I rant about my decade plus old Q150e as it works extremely well, and I'm on board with the "high level" input technology as it renders the signal cable length issue irrelevant. A friend who has the same main speakers as I do uses a newer little 8" REL and it sounds great in his system. Use common sense setting up any sub and simply watch the levels and you can obtain a beautifully balanced sound...I turn my REL up and down depending on the source bass level and how loud my listening level might be...louder if I'm drinking heavily and dancing with prostitutes, softer if I'm trying to locate grouped violas...never lose track of grouped violas...trust me.