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Old 10-26-2011, 08:56 AM
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looking for comments: would I benefit going from a B1 to the G1?
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looking for comments: would I benefit going from a B1 to the G1?
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I don't remember ever hearing the B1 so I cannot compare the two for you.

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Old 10-27-2011, 01:44 PM
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I got a chance to hear a G1 last weekend, I was very impressed. I'm not a fan of subs, I've heard many subs in many systems and they usually just sound like BOOM-BOOM to me.

The G1 is the first sub I really like, it was a nice subtle musical addition to the system that didn't draw attention to itself. I never thought I would buy a sub, I'm seriously considering one of these to go with my small B&Ws.
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Well, I have decided to keep the Rel Gibraltar G1 sub that I have been auditioning the last 11 days. This was not an easy decision as I will attempt to explain.

First, I have no desire for HT type bass in my 2-channel room. (Actually, I really don't want that in my HT either) Second, I prefer not to have too much gear cluttering up my room. Third, I have a limited number of options for placing a sub in my room. Fourth, my room "seems" to bass load pretty easily.

To sum what I have previously posted, a) I have re-run Room Perfect twice since I added the sub, b) the crossover was set at 27/28Hz c) Phase 180 d) volume at 11. RoomPerfect values jumped from 99% Room Knowledge and 14% Filter Processing without a sub to 99& Room Knowledge and 50% Processing on my second go 'round. These are the values and settings where I did most of my listening.

So what did I hear? There is no doubt that the unit filled in the bottom end. Tracks such as Dire Straits "Ride Across The River", Shelby Lynne's "Anyone Who Had A Heart" Bird York's "In The Deep" and Alsion Krauss's "Forget About It" (Live) all benefited from the added weight.

My problem was I could not find a set and forget setting on the MEN-220. Some tracks sounded better in the Focus position while others sounded better in the ByPass mode. It was almost as if the sound of those tracks played in the Focus position were separated by a cloud layer. All the bass sat low to the ground and the vocals and highs were sitting on top of that layer. If I selected the ByPass mode too often the bass would overwhelm the sound and get a bit muddy.

Today, I dropped the crossover setting to 25Hz and have been running the MEN-220 in ByPass mode and I must say the sound is much better. I gained the musicality lost in the Focus position and the bass is no longer overwhelming.

I will be traveling (again ) this weekend so I will re-run Room Perfect next week to see what happens in the Focus position when the calculations are derived from the sub crossing over at 25Hz. Who knows, I may have purchased a sub and be getting ready to sell a MEN-220.
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Just curious where you ended up with the G1. Did you keep it and lose the MEN220, or did you go a different route?

I'm thinking about adding a sub, but have stayed away for many of the same reasons you have - room space, difficulty in blending it into my system, etc. But the G2 has my interest, and being able to use it without adding room correction software would be an added bonus.

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Just curious where you ended up with the G1. Did you keep it and lose the MEN220, or did you go a different route?

I'm thinking about adding a sub, but have stayed away for many of the same reasons you have - room space, difficulty in blending it into my system, etc. But the G2 has my interest, and being able to use it without adding room correction software would be an added bonus.
I ended up selling the MEN-220 and purchasing the G1 and kept if for about 4 to 5 months. I recently swapped out my 1.2k amps for D'Agostino Momentum's at which time I traded back the G1. The Momentum's work much better with the bass units in my 111F's and for the time being I am more than happy with the bass output.

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Thanks Jim. Would I be correct in saying that you were not dissatifiied with the G1 but rather found a better solution in the Momentum's?

A most impressive system, by the way. Well done.

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Anyone owning REL G1 or G2 subs care to comment about the length of the speakon cables? I have two G1's and setting them up in stereo off of my MC601 amps. logic would tell me the speakon cables should be the same length as the cables to the main speakers from the amps, but i think I'd like maybe an additional meter to keep the subs in the corner of the room. A meter is most likely a ridiculous "moot" point but any input from an audience like you guys is appreciated.
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Yes. Moot point. Don't worry about the cable length. Much more important to get the subs located where you want them. Enjoy. I'm considering S3 or S5 subs. I want a wireless setup given my domestic limitations.
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Anyone owning REL G1 or G2 subs care to comment about the length of the speakon cables? I have two G1's and setting them up in stereo off of my MC601 amps. logic would tell me the speakon cables should be the same length as the cables to the main speakers from the amps, but i think I'd like maybe an additional meter to keep the subs in the corner of the room. A meter is most likely a ridiculous "moot" point but any input from an audience like you guys is appreciated.
Cheers, Ethan
I've had and used several big RELs years ago including Stentor, Studio and B1 Britannia. At that cable specification, the length the cables is not an issue like it is with with other types. I had 25 foot and dual 25-foot cables at one point with no issue....
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