My experience in a small professional office (11X15X8 acoustic tile drop ceiling) I have two T/Zero MkIII, and at home I have settled on a T/9. I find that the bass is subtle, just like I want it. Yes, I have adjusted up to hear booming bass. But that's not what I believe a REL sub is intended for. Their HT (home theater) series I understand does that. But I find my RELs subtly complement my setup. But that's just me. I don't want boomy.
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.