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REL B1

I just put my REL B1 into a slightly different system and it sounds very lacking in low bass (which is unusual as it sounded great with the same amp, preamp before). Speakers changed from Vandersteen 2CE's to Klipsch Forte's. Preamp is still Rogue 66 Magnum and amp is still Moscode 600.  I haven't messed around with adjusting the settings yet, but I'm thinking it could be a phase issue? Also, I used to have the B1 in a corner and now I have it centered. Lastly, I was running out of room for my Richard Gray 1200 power station (weighs 55 lbs) and put it on top of the B1. Any thoughts on where to start ?.

bdunne
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oddiofyl
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I would move the sub around.   Maybe back in the corner if possible.  Forte are very efficient,  some subs can't keep up with them in larger rooms.    It's probably a gain mismatch.  Are you running the sub speaker level or preamp level?

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artemus_5
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The sub is 20 yrs old. Things wear out. It may play but it may also be deteriorated to the point of sounding as it does mow. This is always the problem with older equipment The only way to know is test it. Then too, these subs only had about 125 watts. My Rel 3 Storm was never quite loud enough.This is an early Rel which were not powered as they are today

paradisecom
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The B1 has a 500 watt amp.

 

It sounds like a setup issue with its physical location in the room/ settings on the sub itself.  I'd go through the setup from scratch, so it's dialed into that room and with those new speakers.

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