REL vs JL AUDIO


Who makes the best subwoofer for music? REL or JL AUDIO? REL uses High level, JL AUDIO low level with EQ. Which will be better for music. 
jeffvegas

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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. 
SVS is out. They are nothing but a big boom box. REL or JL AUDIO are the only consideration. 
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. 
2 for the REL CARBON SPECIAL!!! Thats where I'm leaning!! one to start, they aren't cheap. REL for the win!!! 
Seems like the people with the high end loudspeakers are using JL AUDIO.  Is REL Midfi?
Don't have 15 grand for a Magico so I'll take the Midfi REL made in China or the car audio sub for the home,  JL AUDIO. 
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