Hi All,
GREAT inputs from so many of you and really gave me a new perspective to look into! The RELs look great as well as the JLs have always been the darlings of the subwoofer world fro a long time.

The planning has been a journey fro sure and I look forward to share images of the plan so you can see more details.

I have decided to go with the JTR RS1s. It was a REALLY tough call between these and the Perlistens. However as I want to run 8 x 18" drivers I really wanted to have an all amplification outside the room. The heat in my room now is something that is going to be a big focus for the build as at the moment when its 80+ degreed F outside we just don't go in there as its too hot.

We plan for a separate mini split that shall be ducted with 10 - 12" duct lines and 5-6 cycles per hour of air. We have a bunch of challenges that we need to solve but confident we can solve them.

I shall begin with just 2 of the subs. They will be hooked up with 240V which will give an additional head room and run more efficiently. I will then most likely upgrade 6 more a little later down the line when Trinnov roll out their software. The 2 x 18s will be a massive upgrade as it is and so nice to leave room to get another upgrade down the line and something to look forward to.

Acoustic treatment are a MUST have and one of the most important thing for the room. All acoustic panels and speakers will be 100% hidden by stretch fabric and track system. A complete 180degrees from where I am today. (And the last 20 years 😆)