REL Vs SVS for 2 channel music listening

Thanks Ghosthouse. I just want to be clear....I'm not unhappy with the bass, low end I have. In fact, I think it's great. I'm not purchasing because I feel something is "missing" more so at times I love really deep strong bass (I can turn sub off If I choose). Deep classical organ to EDM. My musical taste is varied. Coming from a subwoofer a few years back in my 2 channel system, it's really something I like and it "adds" to my listening experience. I was running 2.1 until we moved into a townhome about 10 years ago. We moved back into a house we purchased 4 years ago and I can now happily add a sub back into the mix. So yes, I love how balanced my system is now. In fact, it's the best I have heard except for a couple of other's systems I was able to listen. So while I appreciate the room advice etc( I have my room dialed in nice), I'm just wanting to induulge myself in to the world of heavy bass at times :)

Hi @aberyclark 
Okay, that's great.  You've done subs before so you know what's up with them.  They're a funny audio creature: "They are working best when you don't know they are working!"  Wasn't familiar with your Zu Omen Defs (apart from having heard of the Zu brand).   Just read a very favorable review of 'em on home theater review.com.  They appear to be very accommodating of a range of amplifiers and music types.  NOT trying to sell you on SVS at all, but did want to mention the relatively small size of the SB1000s was a positive for me.  

Yes ghosthouse SVS is probably where I am going. The RELs seem quite nice, however, They have a rep for being overpriced. REL did just kick off a Christmas sale. I will look thru my email

I've owned several SVS subs and think they are great for home theater. I wouldn't choose them for 2-channel. I prefer JL Audio. To my ears the JL Audio subs produce musical bass. 

I just put a JL E112 in with my new Vivid 1.5 speakers. I have them turned way down so you don't "hear" them, you just know that they are there. Very satisfied. I considered REL as well. Felt that the SVS was more of a home theater sub.