Best subwoofer's for $2k/pair???


I have a pair of ML electrostats (ESL9), NAD M22 amp, Marantz NR1608 (soon to be replaced with a real processor like NAD M17 or Anthem 60, gotta have those balanced outputs). Now I must turn my attention to the subs. Looking for a good pair that will match well with my system. I will be using these for tv as well as vinyl so I would assume sealed over ported for the tighter bass.
OK with all that said,... what would you recommend around $2 - $2.5k/pair. I've been looking at ML, SVS, and Rel but haven't had the pleasure to hear them in person yet
jimmy225

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Please take a look at the Paradigm Defiance Series Subs. Start at $400 and go to $1499. Starting at $549 they have Anthem Room Correction which can be run on an Apple or Windows PC or a Mobile Device, Full App Control of the sub from a mobile device; which allows you to find all the rattles in your room at specific frequencies by doing a "Sweep" (from 20Hz - 120Hz that you can lock and adjust in 1Hz increments) so you can isolate those things rattling at every frequency and know what frequency it is. It also allows you to hear where the dips are in the room at those frequencies. And finally, all those have wireless capability as well if you can't get a physical wire run where you need the sub to be.

X-Series made in Canada from $999 - $1499 and V-Series made in China from $399-$649. X-Series woofers have two US Patents = 1) Increases output by +3dB, so double the output, and 2) Reduces the distortion by 50%, so cuts that in half...Musical and Dynamic for movies!

https://www.paradigm.com/en/overview/series/defiance-series