SVS or REVEL Subwoofer

I've never used REL but I had one SVS SB12-NSD (now discontinued) that was fine. But then I started searching for other gently used ones after reading about the benefits of a sub swarm. Now I have 4 of them and the bass is spectacular.

The SVS -SB 4000 has a great app and driver alone is around 50 lbs 

and up to 3000 watt peaks 45 day trial ,5 year warranty and transferrable warranty 

I own the 4000 after having the 3000, 4000 a very big upgrade much more tunefull 

and bass fully adjustable from your app ipad or droid.

Two Rel, vs. 1.  The hi level input is very unique, call Jacob at Rel smart guy

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.

I would agree with soix that two subs are really better than one. But my experience with SVS was not great. After several years my PB12/NSD2 stopped working. It was out of warranty but I wanted to get it fixed. SVS didn't want to fix it at all. They wanted me to buy another subwoofer from them. In fact I offered to deliver the non-working subwoofer to their doorstep. Nope. Of course you can buy whatever sub you like. I say choose wisely. That was my experience with the company.

@soix 

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

Whatever brand you decide and especially because you’re using the sub for 2-channel music I’d recommend getting two subs.  You could get two SVS SB2000 Pro subs for under $2k that will get you down to 19Hz (-3dB) and would be good for both music and movies.  They also come with an app that allows you to dial in the subs from the listening chair using your phone, and they offer a risk free, 45-day trial including shipping both ways, which is also nice.  Not too familiar with REL subs but not sure you’ll get down to 20Hz with them at your price point if that’s a concern.  Best of luck.

https://www.svsound.com/products/sb-2000-pro

drlou77

I have Rythmik dual subs for my 2 channel system. I don’t have a home theatre at all so I didn’t look at multi use subs. I think REL works very well for your intentions. If it were me, I would try REL without question. Perhaps your dealer could allow you a short in home trial. That would build up confidence in the brand and your dealer? If I didn’t own Rythmik, I would go with REL. The 1510 looks like a beast!!!

@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!

I had a Velodyne for years and went with JL Audio over REL, but only because it had it's own ARC adjustment. For you with ARC, I'd suggest the REL.

@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!

Revel makes speakers (or at least did so in the past) and REL makes subwoofers/ I assume you mean REL. That’s the brand I would get over SVS. As a side note, we have a dealer here in Ohio who did carry SVS. The partnership went south because (according to the dealer) the company started selling direct at a lower price than the dealer could offer??? No a really reputable thing to do IMO.