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Need Wireless Subwoofer Options

I am in the process of minimizing my system footprint and the large boomy Velodyne VA-1215X that hogs the corner of the living room is the bane of my wife's existence. I would like to replace it with a wireless sub I could hide behind the couch. I have found a few solid brands like Rel (T/7i) and JL Audio (d110) that can operate via wireless. Others like Paradigm and Klipsch do as well but I have less confidence in their sound. This is for a two channel system connected to the TV - no surround sound.

Any ideas on brands/models that would fit the bill? My budget is $1K max. No velodyne please.  One concern I have about the Rel is that it does not appear to have a phase setting and I have very limited placement options.  Should I be concerned about this?

Thanks.
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gdnrbob
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Both REL and JL are good brands. My only bugaboo with wireless is that few offer 5ghz wireless.
I worked around the Bluesound limitation by buying a Netgear wireless to ethernet device. The 5ghz band is almost unoccupied in my area, so I get very good connectivity and don't have to share bandwidth. Of course, if you live in a rural area, this would be a non issue.
Can you route the cables beneath the floor?
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gdnrbob
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Looking at the JLink, it should work. Let me know if it does. 
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gdnrbob
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You can probably score a pair of Vandersteen 2w's for under $1K, but you do need crossovers. In my opinion, the best way to add subs to any system.
Also, HSU subs are a great value for the money, too.
The JL should probably be a good upgrade, but seeing you are using a Cambridge pre, I think the HSU may be a better match. Plus, you can get a pair within your budget.
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gdnrbob
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Thanks, though I still want to know how well wireless works with your system. I might consider it for my system, as well.
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gdnrbob
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Whoohoo!
I was worrying about the signal not being synced with the loudspeakers, but you seem to have no problem with that. Great.
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