REL Question

[Bavarian05]

Originally Posted by redm

Have you looked at the GIK Tri-Traps? I had a similar problem with space, but because they are a triangle, I can squeeze them into the corners of my listening room. You can't beat the price either. Incase you are interested: GIK Tri-Traps

Thanks! I have not, but I will...

[Bavarian05]

Originally Posted by crwilli

Have you measured your room and know what frequencies you to get in control? I a scientist when it come to the low end and believe knowledge is power. Try REW. Worth the effort.

No, unfortunately I have not. Probably money well spent, huh?

[redm]

Originally Posted by Bavarian05

No, unfortunately I have not. Probably money well spent, huh?

It's free software minus the cost of an omnidirectional mic. There are several good threads on it here if you look around. GIK also has a good how to video on their website.

[Josquin des Prez]

Originally Posted by Bavarian05

I have never listened to the T series subs from REL.
Would I be taking a large sound quality step down by going to two smaller T Series and selling my R528?

I went from a T-7 to a R-328 in a 11x17 room and it works great. I have the crossover at it's lowest point and the level about 1/3 up.

There is no way in hell I would step back down. The R series is much better, and faster, which is a big deal for timing with two-chennel.

[Bavarian05]

Originally Posted by Josquin des Prez

I went from a T-7 to a R-328 in a 11x17 room and it works great. I have the crossover at it's lowest point and the level about 1/3 up. There is no way in hell I would step back down. The R series is much better, and faster, which is a big deal for timing with two-chennel.

Am I way off base thinking that a downward firing sub would be better suited (a T5 or maybe two T5's) instead of the front firing with the bottom firing passive radiator?
My guess/assumption has been that I am having a tough time matching the front firing wave launch to my front speakers... Am I way off here?

[Bavarian05]

Originally Posted by redm

It's free software minus the cost of an omnidirectional mic. There are several good threads on it here if you look around. GIK also has a good how to video on their website.

I was not aware. I have some research to do. Thanks again!

[Bavarian05]

Okay. I need help. I have a good offer pending on my R528 and need to decide which route to go.
Does anyone here have much experience with using the REL T5's? My thinking has been that the R528 wasn't a good fit for a couple of reasons, some of which I have stated above. The other thought was that possibly the Class D amp in the R series was "too fast" to match speakers that are being driven by a ClassA/B amp? Would a Class A/B powered pair of T5's be a bad choice?

[Josquin des Prez]

Originally Posted by Bavarian05

Am I way off base thinking that a downward firing sub would be better suited (a T5 or maybe two T5's) instead of the front firing with the bottom firing passive radiator?
My guess/assumption has been that I am having a tough time matching the front firing wave launch to my front speakers... Am I way off here?

You should get your REL dealer to help you set the thing up properly.

I think you will be disappointed if you retire the R-528 in favor of two T-5s. They just aren't the same animal. You will not get the bass extension and I bet the detail and dynamics will not be as good. It will be like putting a veil over the music. When I upgraded from a T-7 to the R-328 the improvement in that regard was immediate and obvious. My $0.02

[Bavarian05]

Originally Posted by Josquin des Prez

You should get your REL dealer to help you set the thing up properly. I think you will be disappointed if you retire the R-528 in favor of two T-5s. They just aren't the same animal. You will not get the bass extension and I bet the detail and dynamics will not be as good. It will be like putting a veil over the music. When I upgraded from a T-7 to the R-328 the improvement in that regard was immediate and obvious. My $0.02

Ok. You talked me into it.
Going to hang onto the R528 and do more homework.
Thank you to everyone for your helpful input.

[Josquin des Prez]

Originally Posted by Bavarian05

Ok. You talked me into it.
Going to hang onto the R528 and do more homework.
Thank you to everyone for your helpful input.

Good for you. I think it's a wise decision to try and get the R-528 sorted. It is a fantastic sub. Subs can be hard to dial in, but the payoff is worth it.