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Gain level on a REL sub

Hi. I have purchase a REL R 218 sub to compliment my system and as far as sounding musical, I am happy. However, the gain is almost all the way up and I don feel that punch and slam I am looking for. Musically I am impressed with it but I still dont feel that level of impression overall. When I had the HSU STF-2, it was in a different league with in terms of impact and punch but for detail, the REL was better. My question now, Do you think I should try getting a another REL with the same model for a stereo pair or go with a different sub? My room is pretty small but it is treated with acoustic panels.
highend64
peterf6
107 posts
 

I have a single REL T2 (8" driver+ 10" radiator). 10'x15' room. I can barely turn on the gain knob or the bass is overwhelming. The notes about the phase switch and placement seem best. You can also play with the crossover point to put it higher so the REL plays more of the audible bass frequency-even though that is not the REL method. The notes about needing two seem less relevant to your issue. Good luck!

highend64 OP
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@wsrrsw @helomech what exactly do you mean by it us the wiring? Are you referring to the quality kf the cable or how it is wired. I have followed the recommendations that REL suggested.  

helomech
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what exactly do you mean by it us the wiring? Are you referring to the quality kf the cable or how it is wired. I have followed the recommendations that REL suggested.  

How it’s wired. Try disconnecting the black ground cable from your amp. 

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wsrrsw
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Try disconnecting the black ground cable from your amp.

Please go to their site (REL).

tomcarr
1,818 posts
 

Lots of excellent advice about placement. Pay attention to that.

You need two subs. Placed next to your speakers that are in the best position for your room. The plane of your speakers and the plane of the subs should be equidistant from your listening seat.

That's what I did. Worked for me. Should work for you.

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