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2 Subwoofers or 1?
Terrific! So you had a chance to audition with what looks like a very wide selection.  My only experience with REL was the British made Studio III, a two-10" downward facing. We eventually scrapped the manufacturer's setup process and ran it on i... 
2 Subwoofers or 1?
A subwoofer/s system is a separate component which are more often designed to accommodate most future speaker or room changes. For the sake of a direct comparison does this dealer represent any other subwoofer manufactures?  
Sub Decision
An SVS subwoofer from a dealer, which model?  
Subwoofer Choice Question SVS, Majico, JL Audio, REL
+1 jtcf and emailists. Did you use the presets and the remote volume feature often?   A Double Bassist I'm constantly changing my subwoofer systems volume and its six customized EQ presets via remote control on a majority of recordings to suit m... 
Subwoofer Choice Question SVS, Majico, JL Audio, REL
foolish1, is this your first subwoofer? You mention assistance if you went with the Magico. How do you feel about setting up a subwoofer?   
Changed subs from speaker level to XLR after many years. Wow!
Connecting a Digital Drive using line-level RCA and speaker-level allows the sub to be used with a two channel and a home theater system, just not at the same time. Connecting line-level RCA and speaker-level can aid in filling in the missing mid... 
Will I benefit from a subwoofer with 20Hz speakers?
I've found the optimal room location for the main Speakers ability present a sound stage is usually not one of the rooms  optimal bass modes.There are simply too many room and system variables as well as your personal taste.  Map your rooms bass ... 
Magnepan and Bob Carver Raven amps
...and so did you get his opinion on the ability of your Raven 350's to drive your Magnepan's? And are the 2,4 and 8 ohm taps phony?    
Limited soundstage between speakers
Spendor broacher advertising shows their speakers facing directly forward while their Frequently Asked Questions shows toe in aimed at each ear at the listening position which appears to be a very slight isosceles triangle. Using a familiar or pr... 
Magnepan and Bob Carver Raven amps
My Avalon's sensitivity is rated at 87 dB (2.8V, 1 meter) with a minimum  impedance of 3.6 ohms. There is a noticeable audible difference between the 2,4 and 8ohm taps through my dynamic three way speakers with either KT-80 or KT-120 tubes. Are y... 
Magnepan and Bob Carver Raven amps
Not familiar with Magnepan speakers. My Carver Tube mono's have 2, 4 and 8 ohm taps. Don't yours?   
How do you hook up a pair of REL T5x subs to a class d amplifier?
[Connecting a subwoofer to the Sphinx: The Sphinx has one pair of variable outputs that can be used to drive a subwoofer. The variable outputs are buffered in order to eliminate any interaction between the subwoofer circuitry and the Sphinx.... 
Frequency Response
Definitely. My remote controlled subwoofers are simply fun. With the exception of certain LP's I prefer the systems presentation with the subs on and using various gain settings.  SVS offers a painless trial period that might help you decide. I c... 
Help with choosing sub-woofers please
[JohnnyR]  Its real simple every room is different and the Vandersteen Sub 3s adapt first by not having to play around with DSP processing that also spoils mid range.  Vandersteen systems provide wonderful results. Full system Digital Room Cor... 
Help with choosing sub-woofers please
[clear thinker]   You and others advocate the crawl test as if all standing waves are bouncing around along the ground.  Surely they are present throughout the room, in which case we should also test whilst standing?  Would save my knees as well....