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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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I am in a similar position with the gain control near to max on my REL S812. The issue for me is that I am using high level and my speakers are very efficient (Avantgarde Duo 107dB/W). So there is very little voltage going to the REL.

In my situation it is ok because I have the REL situated just behind my listening position. If the sub were further away from the listening position then I would like more gain. I am aware of another Avantgarde/REL subs owner with a similar issue.

I had an SVS SB3000 sub prior to this and faced a similar issue.

I haven't tried the low level output from the pre amp. I'm not sure if this would make much difference as I only need a small amount on the volume control to drive the speakers loud.

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