BEST SUB FOR MUSIC

Save yourself the pain, get a REL (ST series) and forget the rest. You have a very high-quality system which means the servo subs are out (they will sound maddeningly slow and thuddy), and your speakers can easily go full-range so there is no point in screwing up the sound by putting a crossover in there. The REL ST series is by far the most musical sub out there, and will integrate perfectly (use the high-level connection and set the crossover point a lot lower than you think it should be- this means for your speakers, probably around 28-30 Hz!). Don't be put off by the 10" driver, it can do things your ears won't believe. First choice in the $2000 range would be a used Stadium III; next is a new Storm III or used Stadium II. I'm not affiliated with REL, I just think that if you're looking for a MUSIC sub there is no comparison. See www.rel.net.

Karls:

I agree with you 100 %. The best upgrade I ever made was adding two REL Storm III's to my Spendors.

David

ditto Karl's response 100%

If you're planning to have your REL do home theater AND music, then get the newer version (III); the connection options are much more flexible. Otherwise, you'll find yourself swapping cables back and forth at the sub end between music and HT. I'd go with the Stadium III, since that's what I have. A big step up from the original Storm.

-- Greg

Hi karl
I am also looking to add a sub for music listening with matrix 801 III, scd1 , lev 336 ,380s
I read good/and bad thing about servo design .
some swear it's the best way to integrate with main speaker ?
can someone elaborate the pro/cons on servo design.
thanks