Best small subwoofer of 2023? REL HT-1003 MK2 Review!
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Test Equipment:
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Kinki Studio EX-B7 mono blocks: www.kinki-studio.com/ex-b7
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Emotiva TA2: emotiva.com/collections/pre-a...
Galion TS120 SE: www.galion-audio.com/collecti...
Source: Bluesound Node 2i
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(all music is hi-res streamed from Tidal)
DAC: Denafrips Ares II
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Speaker & Power Cables: Maze Audio Ref4
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Interconnect Cables:
Analysis Plus Oval One RCA
Oyaide Tunami Terzo XX V2 XLR
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Man I wish more companies would provide Nemo with subwoofers. I love hearing him analyze a subwoofer's performance ❤❤
me too bro, many companies don't respond to my emails though :)
100%
Best subwoofer reviews ever, continued! Who can only watch half? Nice work. HSU, send this man your work.
Great review! I have the older ht-1003 for my 2 channel audio setup with my Totem Tribe Towers and love it!
Yep, have both REL and SVS. Different things and like them both. Great review!
Thanks Mr. Nemo for educating me about REL'S HT subwoofer line in your product reviews.
It sounds like I made a good decision going with the REL
HT1003 MK11.
It should pair well with my front pair of Totem Accoustic Tribe Tower speakers & my Bowers and Wilkins HTM72 S2 center channel speaker.
Many thanks for this comprehensive review and comparison of these speakers.
After watching a bunch of your reviews, I bought a HT/1205 and wow do I love it. Your point about integration really hits the mark. It's one of the killer REL features.
Thanks for acknowledging the reality of break-in of drivers. I personalized experienced this.
To those who still think this is bogus, consider this: Speakers & sneakers are both made with engineered materials- some components designed to be flexible and others designed to be rigid. Do your sneakers feel & perform the same on Day 1 as on Day X? No, because the materials “break in” with repetitive motion.
I want to thank you soooo much for these videos!!! I'm currently deciding between the T5X or 1003 since I am a mixed use case of Movies, Games, and Music (In that order) and think i'll go with the 1003. What's super important for me is being able to make out notes at that bottom end and it not being boomy.
Nemo is the man! Ive been waiting to decide on the perfect sub to do a "swarm" arrangement with 4 subs in my theater room. Im an HT weirdo...I dont care that much about SPLs and big booming bass. I want detail, articulation and punch. I watched like 12 Nemo sub vids and this is the one. Appreciate you bro!
You should have way more subscribers, you are good! and yes speaker breaking is real and sound better after some good hrs of playing music or any sound.
bro I love your demeanor. your conviction makes it easy to put my faith in you. I'm buying a rel thanks to you
thank you for the kind words bro! Which one are choosing?
You are so engaging and so thorough with your content... don't think anybody's watching your videos half way through... Superb review as always ❤
Average watch duration is only 5 minutes :(
@@NemoPropaganda total video duration for CZcams videos is about 50% to 60%. So most people watch 5 minutes of a ten minute video. It sucks for creators. Love you content
5 mins with me raising the average substantially 😂
Your video and a cup of coffee. This is how I usually start my Saturday. Love it.
that's super crazy to me because I do that with other youtubers, recently I've been starting my Saturdays with a cup of coffee and a video from John Michael Godier, great channel if you're into space or the universe.
Thanks for this informative review.
I did decided to go with 2-REL HT1003 MK11'S.
Any advice on placement of my 2 new REL subs with my front 2 Totem Acoustic Tribe Towers speakers?
Thanks Everyone
Thanks for addressing, revisiting RSL and the qualitative differences. It gives context. It’s the first class vs business class debate. Yes, there’s more
This has been my experience as well. Not the mkii but just the ht/1003. I went and bought one at best but for like $150.. Said f**k it lol I put it in with my focal 906s and two t5is. Can't live without it now.
"Set the gain to taste", mix & stir again and you'll be good to go! lol..I just had to throw that one in.
But seriously, thanks for another terrific review.
Sorry, one more question would you say that Rall is a Cadillac or would you say that Ra is a sports car?
Thanks for a great review, you said that you have the 7x in your system. I was wondering for a music only 2 channel system which would you chose to run as a single sub the 1003 mk 2 or the 7x. The max volume I would be playing at would be about 110 dB peak. I currently have a Paradigm Servo 15 it is completely overkill for the system looking for something smaller as I no longer can play at the volumes I once did in our new house.
Hi Steven, 110dB is very loud, I think you'd be pushing a single T7X a little too hard with those volumes. I'd suggest a 1003 MK2 at minimum or a pair if possible but what you're describing is more 1205 MK2 territory. In my crude testing a single 1003 MK2 was able to produce 30hz at 108dB and 40hz up to 115dB both measurements from 2ft away which is very respectable for a compact 10" sealed sub. If you're looking for the absolute loudest compact subwoofer on the market you'll have to double your budget and go for the JL D110. Hope this helps.
Great Review. I can see this sub/subs being great for a lot of people from music to HT or anywhere in-between. Especially at that price point.
yes sir! that is the takeaway, its got a sound a level of performance that makes it extremely flexoible with a wide variety of speakers & usage cases. Music, theater, games, etc... its a very well balanced product.
I bought 2 SVS SB1000Pros and running them in stereo. Thanks for the info.😁👍
Enjoy!
Hi , great review. I have a room exactly the size of yours for 2 channel listening. Well treated. The 1003 ht or the T5x ? Same price. What do think is better in my situation? Thank you, Steve
Personally I'd go fo the 1003 MK2 if it was a single sub because I value extension more. The T5X does have slightly better bass detail but I think the 1003 MK2 is still very good with its bass detail all while offerring up more extension. Then agian if you're mostly listening to rock and roll or music that doesn't extend very low maybe you will prefer T5X. It's a tough call either way, I don't think I can help anymore beyond what I've already said.
Hi , would this blend well with satellites , as I've got monitor audio r90 ht1 speaker set-up many thanks from London UK, love your vids
oh cool man, I've got a pair of R90 too, great little speaker, little expensive but very nice. Most subs will have a hard time blending with such a tiny speaker but the REL will be one of the better options for sure. I think that would be a nice combination :)
How does it oompare to SVS SB1000 pro? I'm having trouble deciding. Which has less distortion at high volumes? I want one for music.
I don't measure distortion figures so I couldn't really tell you. Both subs have respectable output for how small they are.
Is the fidelity here high enough to pair with Buchardt S300's (primarily music listening)? Or, should I lean towards a T/5 or T/7x? I like the frequency response of this compared with the T/5x, whereas the T/7x is a bit of a stretch financially. My speakers are not bass-shy to begin with, so I am a bit worried the T/5x won't extend low enough to be a good pairing. Thanks for listening.
I have not heard the S300 but if they're bass heavy like the S400 and you want more extension you'll want to go for the 1003 v2 or 1205 v2. T7X is amazing for SQ and does extend a bit lower than the S400 of course but it's not going to strongly extend the speaker the way the larger 1003 V2 will. Yes 1003 V2 bass quality is very good so you will not have any issues there.
Thank you for the response, I was also looking at the Rythmik L12 sealed servo sub at the same price. Have you tried that yet? It is at the $699 price also, thanks, Steve
more comparisons are available in my free discords faq section.
Thank you!
Great review👊🏼 so have one of these and as it’s my first indoor sub I am a bit nervous about connecting. (Newbie) so I have a Marantz pm6007 integrated amp with a single dedicated sub out, so bought a QED sub cable and I just want to be sure of connecting properly. Do I need a splitter at the sub end or can I simply plug in the single sub lead?? Any help really greatly appreciated.
I don't use splitters myself, as long as the PM6007 sub out is summed mono you should be fine. Feel free to contact REL if you want to be extra sure but I think it will be just fine that way.
@@NemoPropagandaHey thanks bro, appreciate the help👊🏼
Will the ht 1003 pair well with the ls50 meta?
I mostly listen to music and my room is 11x14. I do like occasional edm and hip hop but I’m worried about the crossover point with the metas since they don’t extend too far down.
I talk about subwoofer pairing for the LS50 Meta in its dedicated review, I don't remember what I said exactly but IIRC its a very flexible speaker in terms of subwoofer pairing.
This is great , I mostly listen to music two channel but movies too as not too much as for music, and Im using PMC Twenty5 26 and they go very low, controlled bass but after I upgraded my Terminator II DAC to a Lampi Baltic 4, although the B4 is better in terms of tone and everything else, being tubes its bass impact is reduced and I wish I have more of that, My system in terms of amp / preamp is alike yours: Denafrips Athena and Kinki EX-M7...the only issue here is that when I enter my speakers in the REL "subwoofer finder" it throws a S/812 which is way more expensive (small room) could you suggest if with your Kinkis with the REL HT-1003 MK2 is as great for music as for movies too
Gracias !
Hi bro, yeah I think 1003 MK2 is fantastic!! I still have my review sample here because I don't want to send it back lol. Of course the 10" will not be as strong as an S812 but for how small the 1003 MK2 is it sounds fantastic!
@@NemoPropaganda Bro thanks a lot !
How do you connect this sub to a standard speaker connection? Does the cable have RCA on one end and bare wires on the other? Can I connect it to a Conrad Johnson CAV50 integrated tube amp?
you need one of these: czcams.com/video/rQeYdz7vKqQ/video.htmlsi=xwKnRms8ypk_5h-U
This sub looks really good,definitely one I’m interested in.
All of your speakers are stand mounts do you think this sub could keep up with floorstanding speakers?
yes absolutely however those with very large towers may want to consider one of the larger models like 1205 or Predator.
I haven’t got massive towers but through my Hegel H190 they produce a surprising amount of bass,
Size is an issue for me so I’m trying to find a sub that won’t dominate my room.
I tried a SVS micro that is know for high SPL and it could barely be heard when set up with my speakers.
Different sound signature I know but would a SQ sub like this have more of an effect without going up to a massive 15 inch driver?
@@hclandscapes yeah, so higher SQ subs can be run hotter and still integrate very well while SPL subs will start to stick out more and more the hotter they're run. Sounds like you had to keep your svs super low on the gain to keep the integration suited to your personal taste, you may prefer somethign more like a KC62 or 1003 MK2. You can run those a little harder and they'll still sound like an extension of your speakers. Conversly since yous till have the svs try turning the freq down by 10hz and the gain up by +2-4, see if that helps things.
Good morning great review my good man thank you, what was the price of this subwoofer? And what is the price of the T7 question?
1003 MK2 is $699 and T7X is $1099, if REL was a car, it would be a german sports car like Porsche.
Tell me, will the REL HT-1003 MK2 subwoofer work well with the DALI Fazon LCR bookshelf speakers (the lower frequency of which starts at 78 Hz), I have 5 of these speakers, mainly for movies, and listening to music?
yes
Hi, I don’t have sub-out nor pre-out on my amp.. could I use something like focal hilo3 to connect ht1003 with oldschool amp?
your answer is here: czcams.com/video/rQeYdz7vKqQ/video.htmlsi=bZ0ruXMU2Q4NN_8k
I was thinking of adding the 1203 with the stereo pair of 8" T5is within my relatively small room. But I was led to believe by implementing 1203 (LFE) with a stereo pair of T5is, then I should only run high levels on the T5is.
But then I'm going to be losing a stereo pair of LFEs
Do I really want to lose Les evened out bass, for more deep bass 🤔
I don't do theater personally so I can't really comment, have you tried reaching out to REL to make sure you've got the right idea?
Happy to see you back on the regular my dude. I'm thinking with electrostatic and planar speakers they would pair up the same yes?
I couldn't find a speaker they didn't pair well with but I don't have any planars.
I really value a thick full bottom end.. don't we all my guy don't we all. I think I'll head over to the discord I'd like to ask your thoughts on buying used Rel subs (1-2 years old) vs. buying new. I've got a local deal for a pair of T9/i or a lower price than a pair of these or the T7X. I've just never really thought about used subs before due to the onboard amplification.
that's a tough call, I have not heard the original T9i, only the X.
How does this compare with a T9x? I'd be pairing with Focal 301 LCR's for music/movies so i need to be able to crossover quite high. Thanks
I am not familiar with that speaker, I suggest you reach out to REL directly, they are very good at helping customers choose the right sub for their room and speakers.
@@NemoPropaganda Thanks, they don't really show a pairing for it but it is basically a wall mounted Aria flax speaker. T9x probably would be a good match.
Just wondering, do you connect these Rels with low level and/or LFE or another way?
I use low level and the sub also has LFE.
The question was , between the Rythmik L12 and the Rel T5x , same price, what is best for my 2 channel listening room? Thanks!
I don't think REL designed their 8" T5X to compete against a 12" sub. The larger Rythmik will do all the things a larger sub will do, extend lower, play louder, etc... Both subs have great bass fidelity but an 8" cannot compete with a 12". REL & Rythmik both make excellent SQ subs, one of the biggest differences between the two is Rythmik doesn't really make anything small so that's a really nice slot REL fills with series T/X. The 1205 MK2, L12, and F12 are most similar within the brands but outside of that the two brands don't have much crossover in terms of subs that compare to eachother. If you want a small sub the t5x is great down to about 30hz in room but it's not going to satsify a basshead the way something like an L12 or 1205 MK2 will.
I'm debating on getting this as a second sub to pair with a martin logan sub I have. Have you tried pairing this with brands other than REL?
I've paired REL & Rythmik subs together with great success but not other brands. REL & Rythmik don't use DSP and they're both SQ subs so its no surprise they pair extremely well. I don't know much about ML subs but personally I would not pair a DSP sub with a non-DSP sub unless you DSP your whole system and can account for the timing.
@@NemoPropaganda Good to know. The ML sub I have has room correction built in but it is defeatable. No idea if turning it off stops the DSP. I will say the sub is decently fast, it keeps up fairly well with Magnepans, but until I can confirm if I can completely turn off the DSP i wont get the REL. Thanks!
@@dajikbatarang1 if you're up for the experience it might be fun to just buy it and try it, you might like the REL enough to sell the ML and run dual REL's or they might blend well enough together. Worse case scenario they don't work well together but maybe it'll be fun either way :). That's the approach I take to a lot of things.
Hi, thanks for you honest input. So the REL T5x is almost $700 and the Rythmic L12 is $700. REL is only 8” downfiring 125 watts , the Rythmik is 12” 300 watts with more adjustablity. I always hear you say REL is better for music. I have a well treated small listening room 11 by 13. Is this still your opinion at that comparison? Thanks much
I'm sorry what's the question exactly?
Question, for music only, hard rock, i play bass and hear tone in bass lines, a pair of SE8’s? , an HT/1003 mkii or a pair? Or something else…? Small room, with BMR philharmonic book shelves…awesome channel!!!
I think you'd be most happy with something like a 1003 MK2 or T7X. T7X will have a little more fidelity, 1003MK2 will have more extension/output. Both sound great but if you want the most in bass fidelity that's gonna be the T7X. If you want both fidelity and lots of extension you'll need something bigger like a Rythmik F12SE. Conversly a pair of T5X would also be a great option as long as you don't need much below 30hz. The SE8 is fantastic but a little too down market for what you want.
Thanks so much!! Rythmic made my short list but is was the dual 8”, i thought might have the best tone but no reviews anywhere. T5x or 7’s should do it, 100%, music. Thanks again!
Bought the 1003Mk2, i got too good a deal to pass up, got a few systems to pair up, found a used t5x to try as well. Thanks again for helping my make the choices
@@legrandgroves8560 great choices, congrats!
Thanks Nemo,, 👍⭐👍
Thank you too!
I'm still in doubt between the REL T5x and this one? Can anyone give me good advice? My room is 20 square meter. For now I listen only music but in the future it will serve for movies as well. Is the high pass connection on T5x a big factor for music quality?
high level, not high pass. umm, it depends, if your amp has a shitty sub output or preout then yes the high level connection will be preferred but if your amp has a good subout or preout then the high level connection is not that big of a deal. Either way you're over thinking it, it's as simple as this, do you want the one that plays louder & lower or the one that has more fidelity? Personally I love extension so if I could only have one I'd go for the 1003 MK2 but your preference might be different, hope that helps.
I can have them around the same price point here in Europe, 595 eur for t5x and 640 eur for ht 1003 mk2. I like my refinement, musicality of my fyne audio f501 speakers so the sub must complement that. Can t5x deliver some bass in movies also or is it too weak for that? A bit bigger sub like ht 1003 is maybe safer so you have plenty of spare power in both situations, music and movies. Tricky thing.. I have a Hegel h95 amp btw
@@Gilliboy82 having a REL T5X for movies will be nice for sure and make a nice difference but the 1003 MK2 will be a lot better in that setting since it's larger and more powerful. Maybe see if you can demo them locally?
Really nice review! Love the comparison at the end too. My question is I’m looking to buy a REL sub and I listen to music 100% of the time. I have been looking at the T7X, HT/1003 & HT/1205. Would I be missing/gaining anything without having the High Level connection on the 1003 or 1005? My room is 12’X14’X8’. I might move to a 12’x24’X8’ room. Thanks!
i do not think the high-level connection should be any determining factor but the T/X range has better fidelity overall while the HT range has more output/extension overall. If you don't listen to music that goes below 30hz too often I think the T7X is a great choice but if you listen to more edm or hiphop or just want that thicker fuller & stronger sound the 1003MK2 will be the better solution.
@@NemoPropaganda Thank you for the quick response! Very much appreciated!
I have (2) T9x's in a 12x15 room, and they pressurize it wonderfully for all.. Bliss for musicality and speed, with the subsonic hit you need for movies. They sound much closer to the S series of subs, and that floor mounted radiator really let's the sound creep. I purposefully went with the T line so I could have the high level input, and was able to get them to blend in perfectly with my Polk LSiM's - and that's when the magic starts to happen, being able to close your eyes and not point to the sub in the room...wish I could hear how the mk2's sound.
Sorry I know you're fed up with comparisons but I have to ask...for purely music use, not home theater....KEF KC62 or this for half the price ??
if you don't need the incredibly compact dimensions of the KC62 you certainly can save some money by getting something larger yet still relatively small like the HT 1003 MK2. Both subs are pretty awesome for different reasons but as far as sound quality I'd personally be happy with either one. The slight differences is more extension with the KC62, better transients with the 1003 MK2, but we're kind of splitting hairs, I'd say just get the one you want, both rock!
The car wizard of audio
Hey Folks,
Would it be correct to describe this model REL subwoofer as both 'fast & punchy?'
I'd say yes the sub does have those qualities.
Hi there, will it work well with klipsch the fives? thanks
yes sir, you'd just need an rca cable and connect it to the sub out on your fives.
Would you pick this one over sb 1000 pro, same price?
I don't answer rel vs svs question because they are too common but I did make a video titled REL vs SVS if you want my opinion.
You did this review for me didn’t you ?!🤣
Random question on the Super Mon Minis, do you think they might give ear fatigue if used for a computer setup?
Yes I did :) mmmm so yeah absolutely it's possible, anytime a speaker is more lively, detailed, forwards, etc... it may be too much for some people nearfield. The threshold for that is personal for everyone though but most PC/desktop users tend to have DSP or some kind of tone control so it's usually not an issue.
Thanks!
thank you!
Best reviewer ever. Just keeping it real and no BS. Appreciate you bro!
How would you compare it to SVS SB 2000 Pro?
Here I've typed up some other comparisons, this should give you a good idea: discord.com/channels/919111263148208209/1090358123518234815
Great video. How does it compare with the T5/T7x?
T/X is gonna sound a little warmer while giving you a little more fidelity, HT is gonna have great fidelity still just not t/x level and gives you more extension/output.
@@NemoPropaganda How about the similar priced Rythmik L12?
@@WWeiss-nv5vz L12 being larger will play louder & lower, both have excelletn sound quality just a different tone. Where the 1003 is more neutral tonally or slightly dry the L12 is a little more warm.
@@NemoPropaganda Sounds like they are very close performance/price, so how would you pick one over the other for product of the year?
@@WWeiss-nv5vz best of videos are generally for products reviewed that year.
How would you compare this to the SVS SB2000 pro as far as output?
if you're concerned about output REL makes a 12" version of this sub.
Thank you for the reply! It was mainly just about how close it gets to the SB2000 pro cause of the dimensions of the two. Awesome to see creators reply to the comments on their videos, you gained a subscriber!
@@drakebrady711 thank you drake, my channel is small so it's not too difficult and I enjoy it :). I don't generally test maximum output since my reviews are mostly geared to 2ch hifi use but in my room I was able to measure 108dB at 30hz with very crude testing which is properly loud for such a small sub. If you're looking for the most output from a small cabinet you want the JL Audio D110 or slightly larger E110, those are the loudest 10" subwoofers I've had in my room and will outperform many brands 12" models but the game of extreme output in a compact package is expensive :(. The 1003 MK2 is still on my list for my product of the year video, I really loved it that much.
just got this for 600 dollars, but now the fomo steps in for the 1205 mk2. 200 dollar more..my only gripe is that my old 1205 mk1 i only had the volume up to 25%.. thats seems a waste of a sub no ?
it's not a waste of a sub per se, a bigger sub will always sound bigger but we can play the game of "a few more hundred dollars" for ever but we all have to draw the line somewhere. I have the old 1205 and the new 1003, both are great but the new 1003 MK2 is better so I think you will really enjoy it :) Hope that helps!!
it really does thanks for your efforts !@@NemoPropaganda
Would these be the best option for b&w 603 s2 for music and some film ?
I don't believe in such a thing as "best". I you want a nice compact subwoofer with great fidelity and respectable output for a reasonable price then yest this is a great option.
@@NemoPropaganda thanks. I'll be using a NAD 3050 using the sub output which is set to 80hz. The 603s go to 48Hz so maybe set the cut off on the sub at around 60 ? And tweak from there. From what I'm reading the blending should still be excellent even without the speaker level connections and it seems to be better bang for buck and I prefer the looks over the tx ones with the silly crown logo in the cone (I'm British it's a bit on the nose ;)). what do you think mate?
@@jobe2080 your on the right track for sure. I usually setup most subs closer to 50hz. I'm not sure why so many people do 80hz but every room is different so I'm sure it may work in other rooms. An easy starting point on the 1003 MK2 is just set both knobs to 9 o'clock, figure out phase (choose the one that doesn't have cancellation, generally the louder option) and then adjust gain, and lastly increase or decrease frequency knob until everything blends.
@@NemoPropaganda sweet appreciate the info. That would feather in to the low range of my speakers perfectly at 50 then and give me the full first octave in the sub with no overlap with the speakers. Amazing really as those speakers feel like they dig deep already . Excited to feel the difference to the full frequency experience with the sub supporting at the bottom
S/510 next REL review ?? Not too heavy but very good for music and HT 😁
I hope so :)
The S line is where things get really fun, especially with the 212's. :)
Подскажите пожалуйста. Стоит ли переходить с Q150E (воспроизведение от - 19 Гц) до REL HT/1003 с частотой 24 Гц? Есть ли в этом смысл?
Hi bro, I have not heard the Q150E but I think the answer is yes you should upgrade because the q150e is 20 years old now and generally that is when drivers start to fall apart so I don't think it has much life left in it. The 1003 MK2 should be a very nice upgrade. Subwoofer sound quality has improved a lot over the last 20 years. Don't worry about the spec, it's like computers, 20 years ago they were talking about 5ghz but today a 2.7 ghz computer is faster.
@@NemoPropaganda Thank you)
Can you pair the sub with the Klipsch RP-28OF
Yes of course!
@@NemoPropaganda Happy New Year thank you my brother
I'm returning the REL T/7x as I have mono blocks therefore can not use a single REL with high level connection. So I am considering this HT-1003 mkii , as I have to use low level inputs unless I hook up stereo subs. Would you 100% recommend this sub for 2-channel music only system. I love your reviews by the way, keep up the good work !
Absolutely yes! It was my small sub product of the year :) what speakers are you using?
Thank you for your fast response. I have buchardt audio S400 mkii . My room is 13x20x8' @@NemoPropaganda
@@daviddunlop5885 oh, wonderful, same speakers I have :). yes 1003 MK2 is a very nice match with the S400 MK2.
little setup advice, start with the crossover on the 1003 MK2 turned all the way down and bring it up slowly until it belnds. In my room I run the 1003 MK2 with S400 MK2 almost all the way down on the crossover knob.
@@NemoPropagandathat makes sense. I found with the t/7x I had the cross over literally fully down and that crossover starts at 30hz.
I have a question regarding variable phase control vs 0-180 switch. I felt with the t/7x that the bass was delayed. Do you think that Low freq lag would be from a phase miss match or a crossover level not being dialed in or possibly positioning. Sorry I am brand new to sub woofers. I’m just trying to understand why rel would only have a (0-180) phase switch? Are subs with variable phase controls better for integration ?
After watching your review (many times over) I finally bought 1 HT-1003 MK2 to replace my SB-2000 Pro in my main rig, a desktop (nearfield) 4.1.2 system I use MOSTLY for music but also for some movies. The SVS is great for movies in this 12 x 12 room, deep bass is amazing for a sealed sub but I've never been too impressed with its music performance, esp. how it integrates with my UniFi 2.0 bookshelves. This little sub seems like a perfect replacement to try something different. BTW it's an apartment so I'm not looking for more SPL, i.e. I can take the volume trade off vs. the SVS. How would you recommend I set this up with a Denon AVR-4500? AVR's low pass crossover seems non-defeatable, but I can independently set it very high (250Hz) with my speakers crossed over at 80 HZ so, should I use the REL's crossover too (Line-in input) or just use the LFE input and let the AVR manage the XO?
I'm not an AVR user myself but a few guys in my free discord use Denon, maybe hop in there and see what they have to say? Link is in the description.
@@NemoPropaganda I've gone thru the break-in period and let me say, I LOOOOOVE how it sounds. I have it right under the desk and I gotta say: it's got similar thud and authority as the SB2000 Pro but sounds more detailed and "elusive" for music and movies. It's pairing beautifully with my UniFi 2.0's bookshelves. It made them sound "punchier" as if bass was coming mostly from them lol. Should I go for the pair for this 12x12 home office? Honestly don't need any more volume but I'm both curious and scared that a 2nd one might screw it up xD
@@efrainl I'd say just enjoy what you have for now, if they go on sale in November and you still are curious about dual subs then go for it!! :)
I think you’re getting used to the hand held mic. 😀
I swear I was watching this video the whole time thinking jeeze man it has been more than a year now and i KNOW i'm not happy with my cheap SVS PB 1000 (non pro V1 model) and I REALLY want to upgrade to a REL sub but the $1,500+ price point for most of the subwoofers I want to upgrade to is always tough to justify on my budget.... MY JAW LITERALLY DROPPED when you said these cost only $700..... say no more... my SVS sub is up for sale as of this very moment lol.
$699 technically lol :p always happy to see you comment man!
@@NemoPropaganda Bro..... REALLY funny you should highlight that $1 price discrepancy lol. Trust me I made an overwhelmingly LARGE misquotation of the price... like seriously no kidding.
I have this "acquaintance" from Venezuela (read extremely hot IG model I will probably never get to bang) and she and I were literally just making fun of the exchange rate of $1 USD to Venezuelan Bolivar. I don't want to ruin the surprise so Google it yourself.... I PROMISE you it will make your day.😂
@@yamafanboy damn, 2.4 million? How much is a cup of coffee then?
@@NemoPropaganda that's a good question lol probably a 30 year mortgage should cover it 😂
Hi! I'm from Russia! Thank You for this rewiew. God grant you many years! Yes to Rel and No war!
Hi bro, welcome :)
Those runout prices on the 1003 mk1 and the price increas of mk2 put a huuuuuge gap between the 2 products. Mk1 is around 500usd in my country vs 1000usd for the mk2. I know from ur excitement in ur voice that it is absolutely worth it for its retail price but a comparison with the mk1 would be nice. We talking different category of subwoofer sonically? Or like a similar jump better such as with t7 vs t7x ?
Mk2 extends lower, plays louder, has better midbass, and a slightly more aggressive tone. Some people might call this a small difference while others will say its a huge difference. Personally I think it's a great evolution of an already great product but as always everyone has their own idea of value.
I'm completely jaded as I have (2) T9x's for my office system, and (2) 212/sx's for my main system, with (2) 'on sale' HT1003's that I got for some rear fill. I have to say that the original HT1003's are multiple levels below the the T9x's as far as sound quality and output, so am glad to see that the MK2 is much improved. While I haven't heard the MK2's I can tell you that the MK1's don't even come close to the T9x's, as those are more in line sonically with the S series of subs, and the original HT1003 just sounds like a regular 10" sub trying really hard. The T9x's will shake the floor and your chair, giving you that tactile bass, even at subsonic frequencies, while the 1003's don't really ever get there. From all I've read it sounds like the MK2's have been much improved and are worthy of their asking price. Being brutally honest - I don't think the MK1's are even worth their sale price; while I can't praise the T9's and 212's enough - they were truly game changing for both of my systems, especially the 212's, holy moly end game stuff right there...
@@beatcoaster I dunno about that, I love my 1205 V1, it's not a T9X, that's for sure. but I think it's great in a lot of ways.
@@NemoPropaganda As I'm rereading my comment, it sounds like I am talking about the entire HT lineup, but am only referring to the 1003 mk1. I've never heard the 1205 or 1508, but certainly wish i would have gotten the 1205 during the sale, rather than the original ht1003, as it just seems to run out of steam during some serious jam sessions. A few more watts and the 12" driver, would undoubtedly have me saying differently!!
@@beatcoaster fair enough, I never heard the original 1003 so you might be right :) I do know out of all the MK2 units the 1003 experienced the largest increase in output.
Whats better rel tx7 of rel ht1003 mk2
better in what way?
@@NemoPropaganda I like nice warm bass and deep bass. just nice and clean and not that you think of something annoying in your ear. so i was curious which one will be better between those 2 in music and movies :)
@@dariopieterson I thnk you will like both of them, the T7X is smaller however so you may prefer the 1003 MK2 for its increased output which will be needed for movies.
Damn. I just got a KEF Kube 10b today. But maybe th REL is better.
not sure as I have only heard their KC62 and KF92.
599 dollars right now at the link you provided
Wonder why see few reviews of M&K subs? That x series gets rave reviews
M&K are generally large and targeted more towards professional audio, aditionally they don't have a US distributor, at least not one that I've found so not sure where anybody would even buy one.
2 or 4 of 1003 mk2 in a 12 × 14 × 7,5 room then. Wow.
maybe start with 2 and if you need more add 2 more. Or skip to a pair of 1205 v2.
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My room is 12 × 14 × 7,5 then.
Great vid - but Bruh - let's talk about that beard. I'd never suggest you tame it - after all, it's yours. Nor would I suggest you lasso or even corral that beast. But do consider getting it back within the bounds of the sanctuary? DAMN. Again - great vid!
is it bigger than usual? I trim it very often but I see it every day so to me it looks like the same length as always lol
@@NemoPropaganda a touch too much side beard. The reflected purple light from behind you catches it big-time making it look even more commanding!
@@seoulrydr oh man, I just went back and watched an older video, you're right!! it's way bigger now lol, I seriously didn't notice :D
@@NemoPropaganda I'm there for ya!
Лучше 2 SPEEDWOOFER 10S MKII
bro I do not speak russian.
KEF KC62 wins!!!
I don't consider the the KC62 a small sub, it's a micro and I do agree its the best Micro sub but it's also double the price :)
@NemoPropaganda yes, it is 3, 4 times the price of a normal big sub, but you pay for the fact that you get all the performance of a big 12" sub, in a minute sized sub, that fits away behind our corner tv stand and therefore takes up zero footprint...that is a real feit of engineering!
It doesn't even rumble or vibrate when active!!
We just get this glorious full-bodied bass accompanying our sennheiser ambeo max soundbar (which literally sings from 50hz and up), which creates a very full-well-rounded complex and comphrensive soundscape when watching movies, or listening to music.
It can not be underestimated as to what an engineering feit KEF have achieve in creating the KC62, if it was easy, everyone would have done it...and for around £1200 (I got mine second hand, but new for £900) is a bargain for those who want a sub, but cant find one small enough, that is adequate enough...the KEF KC62 is tichy and big all at the same time (tichy in size, massive in bass reproduction). I have my KEF KC62 volume set to 3, out of 10 and it is still loud in a room which is 5m x 4m.
Plus, it's not bass in a boomy way, but clean, precise, accurate and very very articulate bass reproduction..it really is astonishing.