Feelings when listening Rel ST Series subwoofers

So much depends on the room when experiencing bass. Unless you've had different subwoofers in the same room and setup then it's almost impossible to say for certain what the differences/strengths are for each model.

I have the Strata III and I can say it's wonderful for music, but I doubt that it would be as fine for a home theatre setup. My $100 Parts Express sub does wonderful earth shaking things there, but is sloppy on music.

Enjoy,
Bob

No, I haven't actually tried my Strata III in my home theatre setup. It may do VERY well there for some/most people. However, I actually LIKE the house shaking and powerful bass that comes out of the cheapo sub that's in my home theatre now, and I doubt that the REL would be as powerful. It's a more subtle subwoofer. Yes, it's unparalled in my music system and truly wonderful there. Deep and textured, but based on what I hear there I don't think it would do dinosour stomps as well as my other sub. I can say I don't even have the urge to put it in the HT setup for a trial.

Enough said - so please take my opinion with a grain of salt and by all means, try it for yourself if you can.

Thanks,
Bob

Yes, that's a much better explanation that my feeble attempt. In my music system the Strata III disappears. It just supports the speakers seamlessly. But in my home theatre setup I expect to hear dinosaur stomps and cannon blasts with dramatic effect. That's why my wife calls it "rumble vision". The sub there needs to kick in and be noticed, as opposed to a delicate blending.

Enjoy,
Bob