BEST SUB FOR MUSIC

the Aerial SW12 is a stretch, but an amazing sub. The REL's are nice, sure. I have Rega Vulcan, which is made by REL. Great little sub for the kitchen system. The ML sub is worth listening to, and looks better in person than in pictures. The Revel B15 is worth a listen too.

The ultimate bang for the buck is doing homebrew subs however. I have a pair of 12" subs I built using the NHT 1259 drivers, in multi-layered-laminated sonotube enclosures. They are as dead acoustically (the enclosures) as any sub I have seen in the store or my house, and with a Bryston 10b and Classe CA200 powering them, as good a sub solution as I have heard too. And, they would run equally well with a cheaper (Paradigm X-30) Crossover and a cheaper amp. One driver I've been itching to try is the Stryke HE15, made by TC Sounds. (www.stryke.com). The Shiva has had good reviews as well.

-Ed

Thanks for all your help,,,its gonna have to be REL.......

It sounds like you're obviously being overwhelmed here with the REL responses... but I have to join the party too. I've got a Stadium II which I absolutely love and couldn't possibly be without, now that its spoiled me so... I've used it with Martin Login Aerius i's and am currently using it with Audio Physic Tempo III's. It's a GREAT "integrater" and will keenly improve the image roundness, sense of depth and space... and add a virtually seamless bottom extension which never draws attention to itself in any unnatural way.... Just deep,fast,articulate bass. A real gem, and an excellent customer support outfit. Good luck and enjoy.