I am very happy with REL Carbon Special and Carbon Limited subs. I have a pair of each in my two systems. They are not located inside or right beside my speakers, as I found better blend when placed off to the sides with one angled in more than the other. This helped blend into the room much better. I replaced Paradigm studio 15's, which were very low and deep, but the REL's blend and support my stereo much better. I Found the phase switch adequate but of course did not have variable to play with Both of the Carbon's have great resale. The Paradigm not so much. I have also heard those SVS and the app and control is cool, but I thought they did not disappear nearly as well. With them you need the app to turn them down when the are to much. Once dialed in I never mess with my sub controls.
Subwoofer Choice Question SVS, Majico, JL Audio, REL
I have a pair of SVS-3000 subs. I have enjoyed them and they offer a lot of bang for the buck. I recently purchased a pair of the Fleetwood Devilles which I like very much. Looking to upgrade my subs to match really well with my Devilles. Will be used for 2 channel music only. Want musical and articulate bass that enhances and integrates well with the Devilles.
Options are :
(1) SVS only this time going to the SVS-4000. Relatively inexpensive and I love their setup app.
(2) Magico A3Sub-built like a tank, expensive though I can get a reasonable deal on a pair and Magico will assist with the setup through REW
(3) JL Audio Fathom F112 or 113 V2- Good bang for the buck, lots of fine tuning available
(4) Rel (any of their carbon based subs)-Biggest concern is no phase adjustment. I am limited to where the subs can go so don't understand why they provide no variable phase adjustment.
Thoughts and comments welcome.