Bugger, I've spent ages convincing myself that I don't need to upgrade my sub while still looking for subs. This sub looks pretty much like the perfect upgrade in terms of quality, size, power and reach.
Bugger!
12" cone and 500 watt amp so more grunt.Damn this is tempting. What would the REL HT/1205 sonically offer over this though?
Bugger, I've spent ages convincing myself that I don't need to upgrade my sub while still looking for subs. This sub reminds me of the Focal Sib Evo in that it is pretty much the perfect upgrade for me in terms of quality, size, power and reach.
Bugger!
So would the 1205 give the ability to give more oomph at lower frequencies than the 1003?12" cone and 500 watt amp so more grunt.
I think that's the general idea. Bigger cabinet pushing more air.So would the 1205 give the ability to give more oomph at lower frequencies than the 1003?
Interesting thanks, I would love to hear Mr Withers opinion. As good as this is, is it better value than the subs you mention ? Kind of like the LG B7 which isn't as good as the 2018 OLEDs but is better value overall.Sorry i don't see how this sub is good value. I'd look for SVS or BK or XTZ instead. It's not that REL produces bad stuff, but companies with standard business model have a hard time against Internet Direct companies. If you look at the specs, -6db@24hz, 12kg weight, 300W,10inch driver for this amount of money is not something i would describe as amazing... The small size and the wireless capability is the only thing i like. But if you want to go small, the BK XXLS200 is similar sized for £329.
For example BK with the Double Gem is offering double 10 inch model for far less. Or look at the P12-300SB-SB and P12-300SB-PR not even mentioning the famous XXLS400.
Plus theres the XTZ 10.17 and 12.17.
Just my 2 cents.
I have heard about the BK and SVS Subs before and that they are excellent subs but I don't think that I have really looked at them closely. The BK for example apparently goes down to 17hz at -6db which is pretty awesome. I think that Steve's review has opened my eyes as to how good the BK is....But if you want to go small, the BK XXLS200 is similar sized for £329.
...Just my 2 cents.
"But if you want to go small, the BK XXLS200 is similar sized for £329."
There are systems which are dismissed based on specs and that can be annoying. But the other subs mentioned in this thread have been around for quite a few years now and a lot of people have listened to them. If you check the forums and reviews there is very little bad to say about any of them.Interesting people ere basing a lot of the comments on specification and not on actuall listening. I always thought the first rule of hifi/home cnema was to ignore the specs and just listen?
There are systems which are dismissed based on specs and that can be annoying. But the other subs mentioned in this thread have been around for quite a few years now and a lot of people have listened to them. If you check the forums and reviews there is very little bad to say about any of them.
There are systems which are dismissed based on specs and that can be annoying. But the other subs mentioned in this thread have been around for quite a few years now and a lot of people have listened to them. If you check the forums and reviews there is very little bad to say about any of them.
We are proud to say made in Britain so to this end all products with the BK Logo are manufactured here in Essex in our electronics centre, dedicated cabinet works and 6000 sq ft spraying and powder coating facility. When sourcing components we choose to use local tradesman with years of experence and specialist UK suppliers. Front panels, metal feet, PCB's and cartons are amongst some of the parts sourced within a 20 mile radius of our factories. Wood for our cabinet is sourced from sustainable forests.
Interesting people ere basing a lot of the comments on specification and not on actuall listening. I always thought the first rule of hifi/home cnema was to ignore the specs and just listen?
The main point is that Steve's award of a "Best Buy" tag is not justified by the review he has written. If he had sourced some of the main competitors at the £500 level and tested them all in similar conditions, or at least done some evidence based analysis, I would be the first to say "well done" to REL. The review reads more like "we got this in, sounded good to me, award".
Interesting people ere basing a lot of the comments on specification and not on actuall listening. I always thought the first rule of hifi/home cnema was to ignore the specs and just listen?
Maybe, but is it 150-200 pounds better? Probably not.I've considered the smaller BK's myself as I want a smaller sub, so no issue with the quality of them.
The unknown is the sound qulity of the REL, so best to keep an open mind on the review. The REL could have qualities that make it better.
This is a rather over simplistic view... the middle man takes a cut but he also takes a lot of costs on which saves the manufacturer (marketting, sales, customer service etc). By being a multi-product seller they also open the opportunities of cross sales etc. How many sales do BK make from someone deciding they want a new TV? Whereas I have walked into Richersounds for a new TV and walked out with a new sub.So another middle man which takes some ££ (dealer).