If you're patient you can score a great REL used. I bought a Q150e for 200 bucks (in great shape about 5 years ago maybe) then a little later found a minty Q108II also for 200 bucks. I doubt newer RELs sound any better than these things, but I have no idea. These prices might be a little bit of luck, but they show up often enough I've actually badgered friends into buying used RELs when I see a good deal. I make the the Neutrik "high level" cables myself as it's easy, and I use Canare Star Quad wire because it looks good and works great. The bass in my listening room is astonishingly musical, and easily adjustable.
Sub-Woofer?
I've got a 'classic' system; Rega Planar 3, Sonographe SC1 pre-amp, Counterpoint SA12 amp and Cabasse Galiote bookshelf speakers.
I'd like richer bass and am planning to add a REL sub-woofer. I am looking at a T5 on Ebay. Any thoughts on this? Good idea? Bad one? any caveats?
All input appreciated!
Gasbose
I'd like richer bass and am planning to add a REL sub-woofer. I am looking at a T5 on Ebay. Any thoughts on this? Good idea? Bad one? any caveats?
All input appreciated!
Gasbose
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Thanks, guys! Bigkidz, I actually had all the capacitors in my preamp, amp and speaker cross-overs replaced. I don't know what brand he used, but he tells me they all had upgraded capacitance. Chazzy and Wolf, I am keeping my eyes open for used REL on ebay. I had actually bought a T3, but it showed up badly damaged, so I returned it. There a 201E and a 150E for sale, at https://www.ebay.com/itm/REL-Acoustics-Q201E-Subwoofer-Sub-Bass-System-Home-Theater-Made-in-UK/39199... and https://www.ebay.com/itm/REL-Acoustics-Subwoofer-Q150E-Sub-Woofer-Speaker/253514671915?epid=17245186... Neither seems to be in great condition, but they say they work well. What do you guys think? Gasbose |
Good Morning! I like my little JL Dominion D108 Sub. if you're not looking for anything other than a bit more bottom end, it's a nice, solid little sub that won't break the bank. Depending on what new speakers I end up getting, I will either add a second one, or sell it because I won't need it anymore. Good Luck! |
Using ESL speakers I needed to make sure any sub purchase would keep up with the speed of the speakers. I recently ordered a pair of Rythmik servo F12Gs. Couldn't be happier. I cross them over at the bottom range of my speakers and I now have seamless integration that reaches into the teens. The subs arrived in less than a week after my order. Two days of fiddling to get them right, and I now have exactly what I hoped for, bass without limits, no boom when it isn't called for, but full support when it is. Symphonic classics are now a joy to behold. Once you get concert hall realism nailed, jazz and rock fall right into place. Regardless of what you pick, I do recommend getting two if you can. They disappear this way. |
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