REL T5x Vs T5i Vs B&W ASW 608 Vs Rythemic L12

[randhir_s]

Has anyone auditioned REL T5x and T5i? I wanted to know how much is the difference between REL T5x and T5i. How do the REL T5x and T5i compare with B&W ASW 608 and Rythemic L12? Rhythmic L12 is bigger and more powerful but asking for differences in terms of integration with speakers etc

 

[hifimaddy]

What is your room size and speaker setup?

REL t5x/t5i is ideal for small rooms. I have auditioned this at different times, so it is difficult to say a conclusion, but from my view, the t5i has a great body and dynamic. Because of the high-level input, it's much easier for integration with speakers. L12 is a much bigger sub, and it definitely goes down a bit low.

 

[randhir_s]

What is your room size and speaker setup?

REL t5x/t5i is ideal for small rooms. I have auditioned this at different times, so it is difficult to say a conclusion, but from my view, the t5i has a great body and dynamic. Because of the high-level input, it's much easier for integration with speakers. L12 is a much bigger sub, and it definitely goes down a bit low.

My current setup is audio-gd DAC, Marantz pm 6004 integrated amplifier and Dali Sensor 3 bookshelf speakers. My Room size is very small about 85 sq ft but I have had no issues (there is no distortion even at higher volumes) mainly because of acoustic treatment and the presence of a lot of quartz crystals in the room (I collect them). In any case, i think because of room gain the concept of room size might not be very accurate.

So would you say that there is no major difference between t5x and t5i? I am getting t5i at a discount because it is discontinued. However, I don't want to compromise on quality because I dont upgrade often and this is going to be with me for a long time. I might move the system to a bigger room, in that case, I might add another subwoofer.

 

[randhir_s]

What is your room size and speaker setup?

REL t5x/t5i is ideal for small rooms. I have auditioned this at different times, so it is difficult to say a conclusion, but from my view, the t5i has a great body and dynamic. Because of the high-level input, it's much easier for integration with speakers. L12 is a much bigger sub, and it definitely goes down a bit low.

The other thought is that since smaller rooms often benefit from room gain, which can enhance bass response. Therefore it is better to go with a larger subwoofer which may perform well due to the acoustics of the smaller space, provided it is used at lower volumes.