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Are big subwoofers viable for 2 channel music?

In thinking about subwoofers to get for a large future listening space (30' x 30'). So far there seems to be a lot of great options for smaller subs for music.. such as the rel s812. Now my main focus will be music but I do plan to do some home theater on the system and I do enjoy subs that reach low and have strong but clear sub-bass. Would a large sealed sub still be able to provide clean tight bass that digs low and thus satisfy both duties. Can it ever match the speed and precision of a pair or more of rel 812s? Something like PSA S7201 or Captivator RS2?

A realize a smaller sub has a smaller moving mass and thus for a given level of power would be faster than a bigger sub with a bigger moving mass (driver mass). But a large sub would have to move less to achieve the same SPL and would reach lower.

Anyhow what do you guys think? Thanks.
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There was a recent discussion about this in another thread where the OP was an owner of a Gotham V2 SW:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/jl-gotham-f212-v2-vs

Here’s a link to a YT video featuring 2 line arrays of the baby brother in the REL performance lineup which is the 510 and an introduction to the REL philosophy by John Hunter REL CEO.

https://youtu.be/I4KPfVu3toU

REL lineup goes

Reference series
1. REL 25 Reference
2. G1 v2

Performance series
3. 212se
4. 812se (replaced the S5 SHO which replaced the REL S5)
5. 510se (replaced the S3 SHO which replaced the REL S3)

T series

Be sure to listen to the part of the Demo @ 10:45. It’s a quite impressive demonstration of the REL’s ability to integrate with the main speakers.

I have a single S5 SHO which was recently replaced by the 812se. It’s a fantastic performer and I would say the value champion in the REL lineup is the 812se.

Based on my experience with REL, I’d think you’d be elated with the 2 channel performance and also quite satisfied with home theater as well.

I am thinking of 2x 2 stack of REL 812se for your room.
You can call REL directly and they will help you with recommendations.

Besides eliminating room nodes with multiple subs, you also want to integrate seamlessly with mains in both presentation and speed. Your mains will determine where you need to be in terms of sub-woofer sizing.

GLHF!
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