Appreciate all the input. I have a REL S2 and am upgrading so I wanted to know which way to go. Looks like I'll stick with REL. The Carbon Special looks like the one.
Heard Rythmik, weak bass response. Lack of dynamics . Like all servo subs I've heard there seems to be a delay in the sound, like the sub is CORRECTING the signal AFTER it happens. Started this thread as a REL and JL AUDIO comparison. Not bashing other brands. It's a free country. Buy what you want. For me it's REL and JL AUDIO. JL AUDIO might win because it's not made in China.
No servo subs. Ancient history. REL and JL AUDIO info only. Looks like JL has the output and power, REL has the finesse. For the same price as a JL F110 V2 I can get a REL CARBON SPECIAL. REL is made in China though. That for me is a big problem.
B&W or Bowers and Wilkins, whatever they call themselves today makes fine loudspeakers found at Best buy. I've failed to see Wilson, Magico, Marten, Estelon, or MBL there for sale.
REL is definitely mid fi. If you've had the pleasure to hear both side by side then you would agree. The REL sound is mushy and I'll defined compared to JL AUDIO. REL doesn't have a driver that comes even close to the drivers JL AUDIO uses. JL AUDIO spanks REL. REL=CHINESE JUNK
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