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Subwoofer insight.

This is new territory to me. Current speakers are 2 way with frequency response of 60Hz-20KHz with +/- 2dB.  Sensitivity rated as 86dB. Chance to purchase a pair of REL 7 tis. I feel like I am missing something but will have to buy the subs to try out. My basic question is this. Does this purchase sound wise? I know what I am willing to spend but do you think I will notice an appreciable improvement.  I know that no one can listen through my ears but this is my first time doing this. Source is 75 watt integrated tube amp, McIntosh MA-2275. Thoughts appreciated. I am leaning towards going forward with the deal but would appreciate some feedback. Room is large and open, 28X38 feet with 9 foot ceilings. Thanks for any feedback.
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chazzzy007
540 posts
 
REL is going to reproduce the subtle spacial nuances in both music and home theater in ways that level up your experience and your system as a whole. As Ricred posted earlier, he's had a number of different subs and ended up with dual REL Carbons.

I have another friend who bought a REL Carbon as well and liked it so much he added a 2nd. 

There's a reason you see RELs with 2 channel high end systems at the shows.
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ieales
1,201 posts
 
There's a reason you see RELs with 2 channel high end systems at the shows
where some of mostest, awfulest sound on the planet is purveyed.

IMO, any sub w/o a continuous phase control, polarity invert and multiple slopes is a toy.
big_greg
6,554 posts
 
There's a reason you see RELs with 2 channel high end systems at the shows.
Better profit margins for the dealers?
chazzzy007
540 posts
 
There's simply a level of nuance in spacial reproduction that the other's don't match. There is much more to a sub-woofer than going thump really loud at 20 hz.
perkri
887 posts
 
Hi

Just went through something similar. Got some good advice here, which I implemented yesterday with great success!

Thread is here, might be worth your time looking at:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/active-line-level-crossover-with-subwoofer-out-help?lastpage=...
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