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MJ Acoustics Subwoofers v. REL.

REL has been the first name for many when it comes to subwoofers for music.
But I'm hearing more and more good things about MJ Acoustics, which someone told me is staffed by a gang of ex-REL personnel who decided to go off and do their own thing.
MJ make a model 200 which is pitched directly at REL Strata territory and it has received excellent press in the UK and elsewhere.
Has anyone got their hands on one over here?
It's time there was some decent competition for REL whose products, in my opinion, are overpriced by their importer, Sumiko. MJ subs are apparently better priced and look equally as well made (in photos), but I'd like to hear from any Audiogoners who have bought or auditiioned MJ Acoustics subs, to find out if the sound lives up to the good looks and reports.
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matchstikman
205 posts
 
Anybody have a link for MJ Acoustics where I can find more details?
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bradz
229 posts
 
I also would like to know if anyone has compared a MJ Acoustic sub to the REL's, particularrly the Strata III. I'm going to use a sub with magnepan 1.6's. Matchstikman the MJ Acoustics website is here: www.mjacoustics.co.uk .
dgplo
76 posts
 
I have a rel b3 -- it mates really well with maggies --- very fast and tight, without being bloaty. I have heard that MJ does a good job with their subs, I have not had one in my room.
sherpa
23 posts
 
I have the MJ Ref 200 and find it to be a very nice match with the Talon Raven's, Khites and PSB speakers. It is VERY adjustable using both high and low frequencies inputs and cross overs. Pitch definition is good, SPL output is very good for its small size and it has mated well with all of the speakers I have used with it. On the down side, I find the remote control impossible to use effectively for making adjustments. However, once it is dialed in, its "money."
barrelchief
290 posts
 
I was strongly considering a REL B3. I had a REL Strata-II several years ago and was pleased with it.

The B3 seems to be the recommended step forward from the Strata subs.

I have recently stumbled onto info regarding the MJ Acoutics line of subs and am looking for feedback from those who own or have listened to the MJ subs. Especially if you have compared them tot he REL subs...Brittania Series specifically.

I am considering the REF 100 MkII for use in my approx 14'W x 17'D x 7'H.

Those who are familiar with the MJ subs, please share your experience...are they "tuneful"...do they accurately portray the detail & "timbre" of the music, or are they just producing low bass "tones"?

Any thoughts on the down-firing drivers vs. the B3's front firing driver?

Is the wiring configuration via Neutrik Speakin cable the same w/MJ's subs as it is with the REL subs?

Any experience that you can share is appreicated.
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