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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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sugarbrie
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Sean. This might very well be your room, because a lot of the REL literature I've seen states that they design their subs to go in the corner. I agree with moving it around to find the best place. The almost infinite settings on the REL should mean you could put it in a lot of places and adjust accordingly.
sugarbrie
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I don't know your speakers, but generally it is better to have the frequency cut-off on the low side and the volume turned up; rather than having a high frequency setting at lower volume. It is usually fine to have some gap between the low point of your speakers and the sub cut-off. Try filling in the bass by turning up the volume instead of raising the cut-off.
sugarbrie
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You are actually right on Sean. I discuss this a while back with distributor Sumiko and REL dealer Ambrosia Audio; and they generally found it easiest to integrate the REL subs in the corner with a low setting. They said the setting had to be raised as they moved the REL away from the corner. Low Bass is felt more than heard; so putting the REL in the corner helps fill the room with low bass in part by using the room's resonance. The bass seems more directional to me out in the room.

If you have an old house with more flexible floors and/or hardwood floors, the corner may be too much.

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