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Straight up comparison REL T7 subwoofer vs Sunfire SDS 12 woofer. Preferences or opinions?

I already own the Sunfire. I've got a solid bargain on the REL T7 and have verified it works fine.

The other gear is a B&K Pro-10 Sonata preamp, a matching B&K ST 202+  Sonata amplifier, OPPO BDP-105 Blu-ray player for source material and Monitor Audio Silver RX8 speakers. Room is 20x20x13. Is swapping my Sunfire out for the REL really going to make that much difference?

 

Thanks!

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stereoisomer
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millercarbon
12,531 posts
 

No, swapping out will not make much difference. You will still have just one sub, with one set of lumpy bass modes. What will make a big difference is adding instead of swapping. More subs will be much better. Put them in different locations, both close to the walls but different distances from corners. Huge improvement.

fiesta75
1,378 posts
 

I agree with both. I prefer front firing or servo controlled subs.

stereoisomer OP
41 posts
 

Well, thanks for questioning my sanity while only mildly insulting me. I guess I'll go spend $45,000 for a subwoofer. Would that cover it? Jesus. Once upon a time Audiogon was a nice place to visit.

harley52
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oldheavymec

What is decoupling in your mind? Thanks

And what is a butt plate?

 

kren0006
1,859 posts
 

I have a Sunfire sds8 and a Rel T7x. I don’t think you’ll see too much of an improvement. IMO the better quality Rel’s start at the S series (or previous R series).  My T7x still breaking in but notice quite a difference between it and the R328, S5, and S5SHO’s that I have. I’d just stick with the Sunfire (I’ve always been impressed with my little sds8)

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