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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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tomcarr
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Lots of excellent advice about placement. Pay attention to that.

You need two subs. Placed next to your speakers that are in the best position for your room. The plane of your speakers and the plane of the subs should be equidistant from your listening seat.

That's what I did. Worked for me. Should work for you.

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