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KEF-LS50 with REL T-Zero? Anyone?

I am putting together a second system in our casita.  My source is a Bluesound Node2 and my power amp is an older Audio Research 100,2. (100 wpc SS).  I just bought a pair of KEF LS50s.  They are not setup yet so my curiosity about the need for a sub is speculative.  This is a small room with limited space so if I think I need a sub it will have to be very small.  Hence the Rel T-zero.  It is the perfect size to fit in the open cabinet I will place it in.  I have owned larger Rel subs in the past so I am familar with the brand.  The Zero is a tiny sub...so much so I wonder if it will be worth the expense or effort.  I've heard the LS50 and I know it has good bass....for it's size but just wondering if that extra bit of low end the Zero will provide will compliment the LS50.  Knowing the limitations of the Zero I am not setting my sights too high but just wondering if anyone has heard this combo and can share their experience.  Thanks

randyhat

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wolf_garcia
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Adjusting things by listening to them? What a concept...I'm not a DSP fan and having used a couple of RELs for years I found that adjusting them by ear is really easy. I put the RELs at the point where the mains lose their bass production ability, and adjust the level to taste. Done.
wolf_garcia
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I just looked up the T5i and I don't see why it can't be set up like any other REL even using the low level input...I'd simply set the REL at wherever the KEF's low (without DSP) rolloff seems to be and set the level on the REL which I assume will follow the KEF signal level. It then doesn't need a "high pass" signal from the KEFs as it does it on its own.
wolf_garcia
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Save some bucks and try one of the Q108MKII RELs for sale on eBay...I own one of these (along with a similar vintage Q150e that also is a great sub) and they're amazing, and for around 200 bucks for a good used one you can't go wrong.
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