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Should I upgrade from REL/510 subwoofer to REL/812 subwoofer?

Hello all. I have a two-channel/HT set up in my man cave.  I use it for two channel music, multichannel music and movies/tv, in that order.

I have B&W 804 speakers and a  B&W CC speaker which are driven by an Anthem MRX 540 Pre-amp/receiver (100w x 2) and an Anthem MCA 325 Gen 2 power amplifier (225w x3).

My room is 14 ft. long by 12 ft. wide.  I use Anthem’s ARC Genesis room correction software.  It works great.  My room is acoustically treated with GK Acoustics bass traps,GK Acoustics panels at first reflection points, and GK Acoustics panels located behind my listening position.

My dealer sold me a REL S/510 about a year ago and I love it.  I have an opportunity to trade in my REL S/510 and upgrade to an REL S/812.   My net cost after trade-in will be around $1,500.

Looking for recommendations and opinions from REL owners as to whether I should pull the trigger.  Not entirely focused on the net cost, but rather the bang for the buck, value for the money, etc. While it is a great subwoofer, I am not considering the REL Carbon Special for many reasons, not the least of which is that I would like to stay happily married!

I don’t have room for two subs, and no disrespect meant fans of other subs, I would like to stay within the REL line.

Thanks!

drlou77

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gdnrbob
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Though I don't know your room layout, I find it hard to believe that you can't add a second sub. Even if they aren't in a symmetrical placement (which, I think would actually be beneficial, as you could eliminate room nodes). 

Some might say stacking, but for me, I wouldn't- once again, you might just aggravate room nodes.

I haven't looked at the differences between the two REL models, but considering that they should only be adding to the lower frequencies, I doubt the newer model will provide any meaningful improvement, especially at the added expense.

Given the fact that you currently enjoy your current system, I wouldn't bother with the sub upgrade. That $1500 could be applied elsewhere to more discernable improvements.

My 2 cents...

Bob

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