Pondering REL and Dynaudio subwoofers.
I recently got a rel classic 99 subwoofer, which sounds excellent and matches perfectly with my dynaudio heritage specials. A thing is it has a well documented issue of a hum when my class D Orchard Audio Starkrimson Ultra is powered off (also use Freya+ F). I'm trying various methods to resolve that,. Another option is to return that sub and get a dynaudio sub. 6. I'm finding many features of the sub 6 being very intriguing. DSP and matching base mgt with my Heritage specials. I don't have a typical listening room, So my acoustics are not the best.
I'd be curious to hear any opinions on either the classic 99 or Sub 6.
Thanks @gotolondon2 ,good to hear from a Dynaudio sub user, I'm not very flexible on where it would sit, Center in line with the Heritage specials. but this should work out. My listening space is somewhat unconventional, i'd add a picture but I'm not sure how did you do that. Regards |
@grantgg Have you tried isolating the issue by using line level signal? I know REL highly recommends using speaker level for "x" reason but this is probably an easy issue that can be fixed. Unless is amplifier issue for the REL which is less likely, I would check how you ran your cables. Signal and current should never be run in parallel unless is a balanced signal. If you already like the integration with the REL sub then is worth keeping it unless you looking for something better. |
Have no clue if this will work but
not having it connected to the amp might be the answer |
@highend64 Yes, switching to low level, or a line level, would resolve the hum problem, but as you point out Rel much prefers the high-end connections. In some testing I did, it was apparent that the high-end connection sounded more responsive, faster. I didn't want to spend that much for a sub and not take advantage of it's full capability. Same with going with a wireless connection, would fix it, but degrade its performance. Thanks
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Seeing this kind of sold me on the whole idea of switching to the Sub 6. No, I'm not going to be using it in the garage. Haha :-) https://youtu.be/6-5hfOrLe20?si=775Z3Jk7OeMKQkug
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