Setting up stereo Rel subwoofers….


I want to do the sub crawl to set up the 1st sub, then do the second. My question is: do I connect the 1st sub to both channels? Or do their recommended twisting of 2 wires together and connecting it to one side? Thanks

davegh

Connect it to one channel only.  I don’t think there is any reason not the connect both subs following the placement suggestions from REL though and then moving subs if needed.  The original placement of the single sub might not be optimal once you add the second anyway.

First, are you using high level inputs?  If so easy to connect the R to the Right amp inputs and the Left to the Left amp inputs using high level wiring, which I recommend.  As said, this is all on the REL website.  Different amps (class D) require different wiring.  For my class A/B Audionet amps, I use the Red and Black to the inputs on the amps and float the yellow wire.  For the crawl testing of only one sub (maybe this is what you are asking) I don't think it matters much and I would just connect it to one side as this will be the final wiring.

 

@jastralfu

If he sets it up the way REL states like I posted above, the subs won’t need to be moved, the only thing he may have to do is adjust the subs volume down slightly.

REL will have you moving the sub around during set up if you only have a single unit, to take advantage of boundary reinforcement because of the lesser output.

@newfzx7 i agree, that’s why I was questioning setting up a single sub then adding the second.  Do both at the same time as REL, and you, recommend.  I did end of moving my REL subs arrangement though into an asymmetrical placement that works better for my room.

Thanks for all the replies. I did the crawl and found 2 spots for the a T 7x’s. It was noticeably louder and bassy. One was in the corner, one to the left about midway between listening position and speakers. I may try both out side and behind the main speakers just to compare but that defeats the purpose of the crawl. 
2 questions: how

may “clicks” on the crossover do you have?

And did anyone disconnect the yellow wire for less output ? I have plenty of bass (sounds great/ Mofi Sourcepoint 8 btw)

th and!