subs and monitors

Another vote for REL.

Similar to REL check out ACI subs at www.audioc.com. I just purchased a Force XL as I've heard so much about these. ACI is an "under the radar" company. Much less expensive than REL too....and you can try it at home for 30 days no risk. But these subs get rave reviews by just about everyone. I too run monitors...Sequerra MET 7.7 mkII.

Rel units are known for being extremely fast and integrating seamlessly. An very, very well written consumer review of the Rel Strata III has been posted by Audiogon member Quadophile.

Third the REL Strata suggestion. Works excellently (in a corner and set at 32HZ) in my 11 x 13.5 room with Dynaudio Focus 110s.

I agree with the REL recommendation and would also suggest an ACI Force XL.

they "allegedly" go to 33hz. however i think mid to low 40's is likely. they are very quick and detailed so the sub will have its work cut out for it as far as integrating smoothly. the svs seem to have a fantastic recommendation as well as the rel. thanks for the input so far. oh, the drivers are aluminum if that helps.

Not familiar with your monitors or the svs products but here's my experience. I have a similar sized listening room and recently purchased a Velodyne SPL-800 to augment the low end. This sub doesn't go as low as some but it works very well rounding out the sound and is easy to blend. This is my second attempt at using a sub; the first was a total failure. The 800 is very small and fits between the speakers easily. Click on my system for a picture. Good luck.

How low do the 202 monitors go? Asking because if they go down to, say, 40 or 50 hertz, then Rel becomes a serious consideration. However, you'd have to snag a used Strata or something similar at a killer price. Why Rel? Because they're designed to let the mains run full range and then fill in JUST the very bottom end. Crossover settings are typically quite low, like in the 20s. Mine is set at 27 hertz. Fabulous sub-bass units.