You can't go wrong with a REL. I have an S5 SHO and it blends beautifully with my PSB T3 towers. Properly dialed in, the REL will add that final sense of space and delicacy in the lowest octave. Good luck! 👍
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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