On Rel subs: Which are most musical?

@murphythecat

In which case a miniDSP unit would provide a better crossover. Certainly more flexibility. :)

If the sub doesn't come with an EQ capability built in it's pretty much mandatory in most homes.

Best,

Erik

erik, mini dsp require to have a additional DA. not for me :)

and the advantage of rel is neutrik connection. mini dsp cannot be use with rel neutrik

@murphythecat

You can put the mini DSP just in the sub, and when you are facing narrow EQ peaks of 20x power, it’s far better than not. Properly set up, it’s heavenly, and I don’t think anyone would be able to tell that there’s another step in the loop, except by the musicality, dynamic range and seamless integration. :D :D The purist alternative of course is to do this purely with bass traps and acoustic tuning, which I've only ever seen done at a Magico demo room. EQ should follow after room acoustics though, they enable the rest.

It’s no different at all than using a sub with a built in digital EQ.

Um, Neutrik IS the XLR connector they ship with, so not sure where you got that idea. I’m looking at mine now.

Best,

Erik

the neutrik connection take the signal from the terminals of the speaker amp. how can you use mini dsp?  you cant...

Many high end full range speakers actually do have downward firing woofers or ports, and a basic understanding of acoustics can go a long way to getting better sound. Also, Neutric makes great XLR plugs but the Speakon plug (love those things…use 'em in pro audio) used for the REL "high level" input is somewhat unique to Neutrik as I think they invented it (el cheapo copies are around). Friggin' Lichtenstein.