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Gain level on a REL sub

Hi. I have purchase a REL R 218 sub to compliment my system and as far as sounding musical, I am happy. However, the gain is almost all the way up and I don feel that punch and slam I am looking for. Musically I am impressed with it but I still dont feel that level of impression overall. When I had the HSU STF-2, it was in a different league with in terms of impact and punch but for detail, the REL was better. My question now, Do you think I should try getting a another REL with the same model for a stereo pair or go with a different sub? My room is pretty small but it is treated with acoustic panels.
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@highend64 I started with 1 REL T/9x and then went to a stereo pair. I don’t think you will necessarily get louder base, instead you get more of what you already hear.

Try unplugging your REL and mane sure your main speakers are in the best location to get to most articulate, fast and musical base possible. Then add in your 1 REL using the crawl method. Very small movements of the REL can make a big difference. For me, pointing the REL from near one corner, firing across the room to the other corner, was the sweet spot…..not placing the REL next to my main speakers “along the same plane.” 
 

Then add a second REL to enjoy to immense benefits of a stereo pair. 
 

By the way, I have a small room and use the high level connection with RELs upgraded Speakon cable.

 

hope this helps! 

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