Any info outside of there web site. I'm looking to replace my Acoustic Research sub and the new R series sounds like it will do music and movies well.My needs are mainly music.
Got the REL R-205 last weekend and so far I am very impressed. I've never heard such good bass or had such an easy time integrating it with the main speakers. Highly recommended.
I purchased a REL R-305 about two months ago to add more bottom end to my Reference 3As and AP Virgos. Very well built and the integration is seemless and easy to do. You don't even know the sub is on and working until you turn it off, the difference is quite dramatic. Its a keeper....
Gjrad, Most of the reviews I've read always seem to speak of Full or near full range speakers with these subs. I'm using B&W S805's and I'm leaning towards the R-205. Outside of more power,whats the difference between the R-305 and the R-205.
Coach The R305 has a 10" Heavy Duty Long Throw Cast Frame driver which I believe is different than the 10" in the R205. The cabinet size and like you mentioned 300w vs 200w amp. I am using these with Reference 3A DeCapo monitors and they work very well as they do with my more full range Virgos. Depending on room size either would be a good choice.
It does double duty without breaking a sweat or having to adjust anything
1. Greatly enhances large mains during 2-channel listening (for music)
2. Does the same WHILE ALSO pumping out LFE signal (for Movies/DVD-Audio/Etc)
Ease of placement (You won't be on your hands and knees playing Sub Hunt)
Class D powered (don't know much about it -- but it's why the R-series is so small and so efficient)
The 205 and 305 are basically identical - the extra power in the 305 makes it a far superior choice.
The larger (driver, amp & price tag) R-405 blows them both away.
I've auditioned a new Q201 and an old Storm (or Strata?) and neither could do what the R-305 does in my listening room -- with my equipment. (Thiel CS1.6 - Rotel RB-1080)
As far as other high-end subs go....I got nothin'.
If you can get to a stand alone Magnolia Home Theater store (California and Atlanta GA) -- you can buy one and return it for a full refund.
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