SVS or REVEL Subwoofer

@2psyop Sorry, you are correct.  I meant REL subwoofers.

I understand your perspective completely on SVS' business practices.

Do you own a REL sw?  Would you have an inclination on their offerings around $2k?

Thanks!

@deadhead1000 

I'm guessing you like The Dead.  My first show was Englishtown, NJ, 1977.

Anyway, any particular REL model?  I'm currently looking at the T/9X or the HT/1510.  REL's user friendly subwoofer tool suggests that I buy the SB-16 Ultra at $2299 retail.  Easy for them to spend my money, lol.

Thanks!

@soix 

Thanks for suggesting two subs.  I never would have thought of that approach.

Thanks for all your input.  My local dealer has offered me a great deal on a B&W DB2D.  It meshes perfectly with my B&W 804s.  Way over my budget but hard to turn down, maybe.  More to come.

@rick_n 

Thank you for your excellent input.  Great observations.

I am going to my dealer tomorrow and looking at the following models:

Within my budget:

- REL T9x  $1,299

- REL HT/1510  $1,699 (leaning towards this one)

Above my budget:

- REL S/510  $2,749

- B&W DB2D. $2,700 (floor model)

The B&W appears to be the best of the bunch and offered at 40% off retail.

I'm concerned that the B&W and REL S/510 may be too over powering for my room, which is 12' wide and 14' long.  Bass traps are installed in all four corners of the room.

If you care to weigh in, please do.  My appointment is tomorrow at 1:00 pm.  Thanks to all!

@rick_n 

I like your logo.

Sounds like you're supporting the REL T/9x, correct?

If I'm feeling like it's my lucky day, should I bother with the upmarket REL or B&W models?

@2psyop Thanks for the heads up on Nemo Propaganda for sure.

@rick_n Thank you for your feedback.  I'm going to give the REL T/9x's a good listen tomorrow.  Same with the S/510's.  Given the magnitude of the discount the B&W DB2D's (retail $4,499.00), I will give them a serious listen too.

Listening to music now without any sub and I'm just, depressed.  LOL. 😐

@2psyop I watch the video tonight.  Impressive.  Now I'm leaning toward the HT/1510, I think.  Or maybe the T/9x . . . ?

@rick_n 

Thanks for your detailed feedback.  You convinced me to pursue the S/510.  My dealer gave me a generous discount and I got 0% financing until 1/25!

Bought the REL S/510 today.  Thanks for all your help!

@rwwear 
It's 20 years old.  

The servo mechanism failed.  It served me well.

My REL S/510 arrives next week.  A new chapter begins.

Thanks.

@fred60 

I looked at the HT/1510.  Great unit and price.  Went over my budget and got a REL S/510.  My dealer, who knows my system and room very well priced it "very aggressively" because he new it was the right choice.  I also got 0% financing until 1/25.  Now, I just need to tell my wife.  😩

@m-db 

Dealer had to order it from California.  If I don't like it he will give me a credit towards another model.  He's a great guy and has always done right by me.