Synergistic Red Fuse ...

Oregonpapa

Neil Gader's review of the REL S5 in the Absolute Sound is very encouraging. I have no knowledge of this relatively new model. The price is very attractive at $2500. ( I paid $2645 for my B2 in 2008 ).

Neil Gader was the owner of a REL B3 for many years and is familiar with the brand. In my opinion he is one of the more credible magazine reviewers.

The S5 is one of the best looking subs I have ever seen.
Good luck!

nyame:

I saw the info somewhere in the last week or two, but don't have a link for you. It might have been in the long AVS REL thread. Maybe do a find search on B2 or fuse? My R-328 has a Class D amp and the stock fuse is 9 amps, so I used a 10A Black fuse. As others have suggested, I slightly up-rate aftermarket fuses after my BDP-2 instantly ate a Black fuse at the factory rating.

Oregonpapa

My previous post 6/3/16 remains valid. However last night I felt I should have another look at the G5 using factual criteria rather than relying on one writer's review. I kept wondering how REL could build a state of the art product, and sell it for $2500. Moreover I was uncomfortable about the of 70 pounds weight. Call me old fashioned but I cant help myself on this.

I visited REL's UK web site and I am glad I did. I now believe that, if I were buying a new REL sub for myself I would buy the G2 because it is much better value at $3500 than the S5 at $2500.

The most important factor is the S5 crossover frequency range is 30Hz to
90Hz. This disqualifies the S5 for your application. Your loudspeakers  
are full-range and extend down to about 22Hz. You need a sub that gives you the ability to cross over in the 20 to 30 Hz range. There is a lot of important acoustical and ambient information in the 16 to 30Hz range. ( not to mention pipe organ organ music). 

The stated frequency response of the G5 is -6db at 20hz and it drops like a stone because of the passive radiator design; at -24 db per octave. The G2 is -6db at 18Hz but more importantly its closed box design falls off at -12db per octave. This also plays havoc with the phase response of the G5.

The G2 comes with a remote. To be able to sit in your listening chair and make adjustments to volume, crossover frequency, and phase IN REAL TIME is easily worth the extra $1000.

The power amp in the G2 is a traditional class AB design rated at 450 watts
RMS. REL has been using this design in the reference quality products for many years with great success. The amp in the G5 is described as
Class D and has an output of 550 watts RMS.

Unless your listening environment is very large, I do not think the smaller 10" drive unit of the G2 is a disadvantage compared to the much larger 12" cone area of the G5. 

Curious about the related (sub)/fuse issue. Are (you all) referring to any/an/ amp/plate fuse or the A/C inlet fuse?

Anyone here using a Martin/Logan Depthi/ any experience with this sub, regarding aftermarket fuses???

Interesting hook-up info on REL subs.  Here's my situation:  ARC 210 REF monos driving Maggie 3.6Rs, 4 ohms.  (+) to the 4 ohm terminal, (-) to the 0 ohm/ground terminal.  I use a REL Strata at each amp.  My dealer instructions for Neutrik plug and wires:  Black wire to 0 ohm, twist the yellow and red together, connect them to 4 ohm terminal. This has been working--am I missing something?  My dealer has a longstanding relationship with and the retail rights to Magnepan and Audio Research in MN, both manufactured here, in the Twin Cities.  I sure am lucky on that.