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kbehnia 07-13-2019 04:10 PM

SUBWoofer Upgrade: Stereo REL G2 vs JLA Fathom f113v2
 
Hi everyone,

I have been a happy REL user for the last 3 years but had to repair my Rel 3 times over the last 4 years. I also feel i can use a stereo configuration given my tri-amped setup.

I narrowed down my sub upgrade to:

Option A: Adding another Rel G2(found a slightly used one with a new driver)

Option B: Going with 2 JLA Fathom F113v2 or F112v2

My room dimensions are 17Lx15Wx11H

Setup:
Speakers: B&W 802D
Pre: C2500/MX122
CrossOver: MEN 220
Amps: 275 mk IV x 2 + MC205 for low and rears

I will be most grateful for your recommendations / experience.

j3brow 07-13-2019 04:58 PM

I would suggest selling the oft repaired G2 and either go with a pair of REL 212SE or either pair of JL Fathom.

kbehnia 07-13-2019 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j3brow (Post 972878)
I would suggest selling the oft repaired G2 and either go with a pair of REL 212SE or either pair of JL Fathom.



Thanks

I was told that the 212SE May be too big - anyone heard REL S/5 - a pair of them may also be considered.

j3brow 07-13-2019 05:43 PM

It is my opinion that people, in general, are afraid of overloading a room with bass which scares them away from big subs. I understand why. But there is a gain knob. I know that compared to the pair of REL B2 I owned, the JL Audio f110v2 absolutely mopped the floor with REL with respect to sheer output. A pair of f112 and certainly f113 will be on par with REL212 for sheer output. The JL subs are monsters, in a good way.

j3brow 07-13-2019 05:46 PM

FWIW, my room is a little bigger than yours, 22 x 15 1/2 x 10. John Hunter, owner of REL, recommended a pair 212SE for a combination hi end 2 channel and multichannel AV setup.

IM3CPO 07-13-2019 06:29 PM

I would stick with the F113's for sure... I have a total of 5 of them throughout the house and are a good fit for the size room you are using.

kbehnia 07-13-2019 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IM3CPO (Post 972903)
I would stick with the F113's for sure... I have a total of 5 of them throughout the house and are a good fit for the size room you are using.

thank you for sharing your experience... do you have them on all the time or signal sensing?

IM3CPO 07-13-2019 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbehnia (Post 972905)
thank you for sharing your experience... do you have them on all the time or signal sensing?

I used to have them "off" by default, then would walk over and turn them "on" when I wanted to use them. Having said this, I have since switched them over to signal sensing and they all work perfectly in that config (and its way more convenient).

jbaudio68 07-13-2019 10:49 PM

I use two f112s and a cr-1 and have all the bass I could ever want in a pretty big room.

kbehnia 07-26-2019 10:26 PM

So I just got my 2 JLA fathom f113v2s - I want to get the best connection and it seems the best may be going from the men 220 lows into a left and right balance into the fathoms? That way I can get both HT and 2 channel.
Anyone see a problem with this?


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