New R Series Rel Subs

I think we'd all like the opportunity to feel 13HZ.

What's the name of the movie you're recommending for reference & testing?

Seriously, I don't know how low they go...but placement (with all subs) is they key to squeezing out the lowest response.

I'm surprised there isn't an algorithm for maximum sub output.

Here's one I've been working on:

SweetSpot = 23.667 x distance from the age of the oldest listener in the room (- .53 for extensive crown molding) to the nearest toilet + total time of movie trailers and unwatched bonus materials on DVD.

NOTE: Please allow +/- 20ft for your individual requirements and circumstances.

--ksr

I am in the market for new Sub for my HT. I'll check MJ out. I have been leaning in the DD-18 or 15 direction but the Rel had also piqued my interest. I havent heard any of these so I have my work cut out!

What's better than one REL R Series....an second $799 open box REL R series.

So now I've got the R-205 and R-305...they're sitting right next to each other.

The R-205 has the same driver as the R-305 but 1/2 the power. And the cabinet is about 2 inches smaller.

I was surprised to hear things from the little guy that I don't hear with the R-305.

FYI: Stacking them on top of each other does not deliver much sound.

Now that I have the pair, I wish I'd bought the larger and more powerful R-505.

Stumbled across and "open box" R-205 at Magnolia.

Actaully, that's a lie.
It was well hidden in a dark corner of a listening room when it suddenly called out to me.

"I have no box....C'mon, take me with you....Say, did you know I'm only $849 + tax...."

Summoning the only superpower available to me -- the power of plastic -- I rescued the little guy and brought him home with me.

So now I've got the R-305 and the R-205. They share the only "available" corner in my LR -- they're so close they even share the same input signals.

That said, it's surprising how different they sound. Makes me wonder if I'd be happier with the big R -- which happens to priced the same as the new Brittania.

If you can audition a REL -- go for it.
But if it begins talking to you -- seek professional help.