SVS or REVEL Subwoofer

I would check out REL's HT lineup.  Obviously great subs, at a very reasonable price.  After my Paradigm sub ($2000) died, I decided that I didn't want to spend that much (just like you apparently) on something that might die in a decade.  The subs cannot be repaired.

The REL HT/1205 MkII (get the newer MKII, not the original version 1), which just came out within the last year, can be found on sale, new, for $699 (from $849 list).

Personally I think that it's a fantastic deal.

Driver: 12 in., 300mm long-throw, CarbonGlas cone structure, inverted carbon fibre dust cap, steel chassis
Low Frequency Extension: -6dB at 22 Hz
Input Connectors: Dual purpose Low Level stereo RCA or LFE RCA
Output Connectors: Daisy Chain Low Level stereo RCA or LFE RCA
Power Output: 500 watts (RMS)

Amplifier Type: NextGen5 Class D

Dimensions (WHD): 16.25" x 15.25" x 17.25"
Weight: 43.2 lbs.

Yes the REL HT’s are great.  But do they have ‘high level’ inputs?  This is where the 2 channel magic happens, tapping off the actual L and R amplifier outputs.

BTW, this seems unique to REL, but can be done with any sub that has ‘speaker level’ inputs.  I do it in a vaca home with old M&K subs.

@fastfreight I made the comment up the thread that the REL HT series does not have the high level inputs.  One has to go up the line to the REL T series to have that input option.  

Yes rick.  I was trying to politely point that out to fred60.

You are of course correct!   Ken

Revel does make subs. Not that good in my opinion but they are expensive. REL makes a fairly decent sub. They don't go very low for a sub though. SVS makes a great sub for the money. Velodyne makes great subs but are expensive.