Rel Studio Subwoofer

I have a Stentor series II!All Rel stuff has been fanatically designed.The Studio is an amazing product(regardless of designation).Don't even think about worrying about it!!You will be greatly rewarded with ALOT of placement experimentation.Guaranteed!!THEN you can track me down,and send me a nice bottle of wine.
Best to you,and stop worrying.

Yeah just don't let anything happen to it because if you do, Sumiko won't fix it but charge you an exorbitant fee just to tell you it's bad. I sent my amp in and they wanted over a thousand for a new one. I think these subs are way overpriced and you could better for the money.

Norton,

I'm at the mercy of Sumiko right now with my Stentor III! No different than Harmon with Levinson's repairs! They've got you by the b...s and they know it.

I know Statman and at almost 5k new I expected too much thinking this sub ought to last longer than a few years without major repairs. With all the choices out there anybody looking to spend some serious money ought to look else where. I know I would if I had it to do over again.

Sadly anything electromechanical can have repair problems.
My Stentor is happy at eight years old.
My Levinson CD player,developed a very minor problem and was repaired PERFECTLY at a nominal charge,and was done in 1.5 weeks!It sounded better when it was returned,than when it was new.Madrigal charged my half of the original quote.
If we approach these companies professionally,and tell them what we require,as consumers,and "why" we bought their products in the first place,my experience is that "they" usually go out of their way to keep us happy!
Of course mentioning that we frequent Audiogon,and speak about their stuff doesn't hurt!
Best.