Can anyone hear the difference when you add REL subwoofers when playing two channel
dadork, clearly, your not a dork. The improvements I think your seeking can be accomplished with the sub and room relationship, third party monitoring and equalization products using your subwoofer low level inputs. Unfortunately your subwoofers low frequency response has its limits in comparison to many other brands. Regardless, there aren't many low frequency rules. Your satisfaction is everything. Good luck with it. |
Recently purchased a REL T5x to replace a PSB 125 sub. So far, the difference is that my front (and center) speakers are much more resolute and prominent. Best I can describe it is that it’s almost as if I’m finally hearing my front speakers for the first time ever. They’re way more prominent n’ present than before. It’s bizarre & mind bending. The REL enhances the fronts in a way that has me completely confused. Nonetheless, the PSB is ported, so I do kinda miss it’s longer & bolder bass extension, I think? 🤔 |
I can’t believe such an old discussion started up again. At the time I first listened to a REL t9 matched with a pair of Vienna Acoustics Mozart speakers. The Mozart’s already played down low and the small REL t9 was not able to be detected. Right now I am pairing two REL SHO’s with a pair of Paradigm Prestige 85F speakers. I can’t believe what the REL’s added. The trick is to set the REL’s at the correct volume with the right crossover settings. REL’s high level connection technology is genius. The moment you can detect subwoofers they are too loud. They need to act like additional woofers to seamlessly blend in. My sound stage suddenly appeared. |
It is obvious while reading through this thread that some expect subwoofers to create unrealistic low-end bass that is beyond what was created in the recording; similar to a car stereo. The other half realizes that subwoofers support the system and play the low end extension that the mains are incapable of producing. The synergy between the mains and subs should be seamless; not noticeable. Some of the best sounding two channel systems I’ve ever heard had REL sub(s). I can certainly attest to the dramatic difference a single REL T7x made in my 2 channel office setup in a small room (13’ x 11’ x 9’). Another huge benefit of a sub(s) is the full sound at low listening levels. Lastly, I’ve owned SVS 2000 and JL Audio e112’s and neither were close to providing the sound quality of the REL. |
@millercarbon listening now to Flight of the Cosmic Hippo - with and without the REL T/9x (pair). Cool track... And YES you can hear the difference |
