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Adorama has Rel Acoustics HT/1508 Predator Subwoofer for $999 (discount will show in cart). Shipping is free.

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Includes:
  • HT/1508 Predator Subwoofer (Black Vinyl)
  • AC Power Adapter
  • Users Manual
Features:
  • Use a single HT/1205 in rooms 100-400 sq.' or a pair for rooms larger than 400 sq.'
  • HT-Air Wireless compatible
  • Front-firing 15" long-throw CarbonGlas driver
  • 800 watt Class D amplifier
  • Low Level stereo RCA or .1/LFE RCA inputs
  • Low Level stereo RCA or .1/LFE RCA outputs for daisy chains
  • -6dB @ 21Hz in room frequency response

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Sir, would you please stop jumping on the subwoofer?
That's what she said
The REL will be faster and tighter than the HSU VTF subs. This is a sealed subwoofer, so it will generally be better for music than movies, but this 15 should handle both applications well. Overall, I would place this as above the flagship HSU subwoofers as the materials are more premium.

Video on YouTube from Sparechange who reviews an HSU VTF15 and compares it to a REL: https://youtu.be/2HcMM7d5BkQ

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supermanrob
09-09-2021 at 11:58 AM.
09-09-2021 at 11:58 AM.
Quote from turnne :
So much to unpack here...and you are the one that stated you " came to your own conclusions"

You said correct you if you are wrong

I am correcting you because you are wrong yet again....nod

I have never compared a REL 1508 to anything...Magnolia does not carry that line
But that would have been obvious from a couple of my statements....

Yes..I do research, check stats and get my hands on as much as I can. I listen to professional reviews as well
I have said this same thing multiple times

No I did not listen to the Monolith(s) subwoofers before I purchased them
No I did not listen to the Monolith 7X amp before I purchased it
Read a lot of specs and read many professional reviews before I bought any of that
Clearly the demo is in your home after the purchase and with a full return policy
I have said the same thing multiple times

I have personally not seen a PB3000 at a Magnolia. I have seen a PB4000 on their showroom floor
I have said the same thing multiple times

Magnolia has other brands ..such as a another line of REL subwoofers( not sold online) that I have demoed
I have said this many times
I also have two other subwoofers , in my home, that I have purchased from Magnolia
I have said this many times

So now I have questions for you...VERY simple questions

1. How would you any idea of why Best Buy was still in business as you have suggested in other threads?

2. You do realize that there is a significant world of A/V not sold on the internet that is dealer only..correct?

3. When you stated you " came to you own conclusions" based on Best Buy/Magnolia selection and personnel ....what is your comparable store that has everything they do and more?
I say this because you made some comment about " most people" think the way you do

If that is the case I would love to see that survey of " most people"...and I clearly understand that the people that you have gotten that opinion from differ greatly from the people I know

Hmmm well if anyone cares they can click on your name and look back at your post in the monolith and SVS sub threads and see which models YOU said you compared the Monolith 12.

Sure no problem….
1. It's called an "opinion", as you always say "facts" has nothing to do with it.

2. Yes I do the difference between you and me is I get to "listen" to many of it.
Unless you want to consider "I listen to professional reviews" as listening! 🤣

3. Again never made a "conclusion" about BB/Magnolia, it's called an "opinion". Again as you say there aren't any "facts" in them.
No sure why you keep asking for "facts", admittedly knowing there aren't required 🤔
The "most people" comment was regarding you insinuating that people can go to their local BB/Magnolia to do "research" and "listen" to products they are considering and "comparing".


As YOU just pointed out when YOU researched the purchase of the Monolith 12 and comparing to comparable subs, you weren't able to "get my hands on" any of them at BB/Magnolia.
Sounds like you also fall under "most people" OPINION 😜

If I missed it by all means tells us which comparable sub(s) that you were comparing to the Monolith 12 did you "get my hands on" and LISTEN to before choosing?
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turnne
09-09-2021 at 12:25 PM.
09-09-2021 at 12:25 PM.
Quote from supermanrob :
Hmmm well if anyone cares they can click on your name and look back at your post in the monolith and SVS sub threads and see which models YOU said you compared the Monolith 12.
And those models have not changed...Read my posts again
I compared one of the REL models that was at Best Buy/Magnolia
AGAIN...I have other subs in my home that I have also purchased at Best Buy/magnolia
I have one of them in the same room currently as the two Monolith subs
I know I have posted that MULTIPLE times
Quote from supermanrob :
Sure no problem….
1. It's called an "opinion", as you always say "facts" has nothing to do with it.
Ahh...so just completely no facts related to that whatsoever...got it
Quote from supermanrob :
2. Yes I do the difference between you and me is I get to "listen" to many of it.
Unless you want to consider "I listen to professional reviews" as listening! 🤣
Anything that wasnt an internet available brand..Audio or video..I have demoed
Clearly everything wasnt available easily for that., with no showroom etc
So I bought items...with the case of the Monolith subs and amp with the idea that if I didnt like it then it would be returned
As for reviews I absolutely look at those as well
Why would I not use all the information available?

Again..I have stated this MANY times
Quote from supermanrob :
3. Again never made a "conclusion" about BB/Magnolia, it's called an "opinion". Again as you say there aren't any "facts" in them.
No sure why you keep asking for "facts", admittedly knowing there aren't required 🤔
The "most people" comment was regarding you insinuating that people can go to their local BB/Magnolia to do "research" and "listen" to products they are considering and "comparing".
Ahhh...so yet another point with zero factual basis

To your question...yes I agree opinions dont require facts
In your case I would say they never have facts associated with them

What reason would stop " most people" from going to their local Best Buy/Magnolia and demoing product?

Clearly for the non internet brands you have to go do a dealer showroom any way for purchase

Quote from supermanrob :
As YOU just pointed out when YOU researched the purchase of the Monolith 12 and comparing to comparable subs, you weren't able to "get my hands on" any of them at BB/Magnolia.
Sounds like you also fall under "most people" OPINION 😜

If I missed it by all means tells us which comparable sub(s) that you were comparing to the Monolith 12 did you "get my hands on" and LISTEN to before choosing?
Again...I mentioned at least one sub I was considering at Best Buy /Magnolia
I have stated that a few times......I stated several times that there was a REL product that I looked at there
These was also am amp I looked at there
In both cases I bought the Monolith products
I have stated that MULTIPLE times

You do realize that when you throw in the " most people "description when its just frankly YOUR opinion,it seems unhinged...right?

Specific examples include....

" Most people" know the only reason Best Buy/Magnolia is still in business....
" Most people" dont think Best Buy/Magnolia personnel are knowledgeable
" Most people " dont think Best Buy /Magnolia has a good selection


I guess I am trying to get my hands around this " most people" with a $52 billion dollar retailer. Largest A/V retailer in the United States by a LONG shot
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KimbaWLion
09-09-2021 at 04:45 PM.
09-09-2021 at 04:45 PM.
I do realize this has been mentioned a few times some where in the thread but there are quite a few vids from from some really good audio YTers that go into the nitty gritty of this sub.

I bought 2 and so far they work fine. Is there better at a better price? Some times it comes down to each their own.
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vabruno
09-10-2021 at 05:36 PM.
09-10-2021 at 05:36 PM.
How does this compare with the svs 3000 pro series ? My living room is roughly 30x35 with 28' ceilings will one sub suffice? I wanna feel the bass?
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CoolScene275
09-10-2021 at 05:46 PM.
09-10-2021 at 05:46 PM.
Quote from vabruno :
How does this compare with the svs 3000 pro series ? My living room is roughly 30x35 with 28' ceilings will one sub suffice? I wanna feel the bass?

Your room is quite large and it's going to take a lot to pressurize your room to feel it.

You'll likely want to go ported rather than sealed. Bass heads will probably recommend 4 subwoofers for your room.
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ursus
09-13-2021 at 06:13 PM.
09-13-2021 at 06:13 PM.
damn. this looks like some solid hi fi hi end woofer
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Punkistani
09-27-2021 at 10:38 PM.
09-27-2021 at 10:38 PM.
Struggling on a decision for either 2 of these or 2 ML Dynamo 1100X. If I can get em same price point, the advantage ML has is the app. Any suggestions?
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TalentedOstrich883
10-10-2021 at 07:08 AM.
10-10-2021 at 07:08 AM.
Did anyone buy this one? Looking at this sub or the t/9x.
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turnne
10-26-2021 at 05:22 AM.
10-26-2021 at 05:22 AM.
I wonder why there are no specs available on this sub?
Well at least you dont have to add it to cart of have a promo code this time...so you could probably price match to Amazon
That may make it a better deal for some people
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MyBallsItch
11-04-2021 at 01:23 PM.
11-04-2021 at 01:23 PM.
No sub is worth all this bickering, should be free after all this.
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dbiagas52
11-17-2021 at 04:59 AM.
11-17-2021 at 04:59 AM.
Quote from marcoolus :
This is such pointless back-and -forth banter which is how every subwoofer deal thread ends up.

Nobody can buy 10 different subs and trial them out in their space, so subjectivity is out of the equation.

People here want bang for their buck. I have not heard these subs personally, but from raving reviews, I'd say this is a screaming deal. I personally own 3 klipsch r-115sw and am considering this upgrade.
I wouldn't say it's a screaming deal. I would say that the 1508 has been wildly overpriced. The HSU ULS-15 could be had for this price for quite some time.
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