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Martin Logan Ascents & REL Storm Set-up, HELP

I recently purchased an REL Storm from another member at Audiogon. I've been playing around with it for a couple of days and rather than spend weeks on this, I'd thought I'd turn to A'gon for help. For those of you who tired or have this set-up, what crossover point have you set the REL. I know there are many variables such as room etc. However, I just want a starting point and go from there. Thanks!
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seandtaylor99
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I don't know the ascents, but I own a REL strata and I have found that you should set the crossover frequency to about 10Hz below the rolloff frequency of the mains, and fine tune from there. If this ends up being at 30Hz or below then you may feel that this is ridiculously low, but most REL owners seem to be using a very low crossover frequency ... around the 30Hz region.

I think it is due to the relatively slow roll off which REL uses to overlap with the main speakers and give a more integrated sound.

I'm crossing with Spica Angelus main speakers. 40Hz sounded awful, 30Hz much better and 27Hz is just great.

Another thing I found is that it sounds terrible with the REL anywhere near the corner of the room. I ended up with the REL near the placement which cardas suggests for the main speakers. This is far out into the room, and rather in the way, but really reduces any overhang from the bass, making it much tighter.

Persist and I think you'll be rewarded.

Sean
seandtaylor99
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A small correction ... their literature says that because of low crossover frequencies their subs are capable of being corner located. They don't say that you get the best sound from doing this.

I agree that I may have a bad room, but I cannot believe ANY sub will sound its best in a corner, unless the room is gigantic ... you would never put a main speaker in a corner for the same reasons ... you excite room resonances.
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