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REL B1

I just put my REL B1 into a slightly different system and it sounds very lacking in low bass (which is unusual as it sounded great with the same amp, preamp before). Speakers changed from Vandersteen 2CE's to Klipsch Forte's. Preamp is still Rogue 66 Magnum and amp is still Moscode 600.  I haven't messed around with adjusting the settings yet, but I'm thinking it could be a phase issue? Also, I used to have the B1 in a corner and now I have it centered. Lastly, I was running out of room for my Richard Gray 1200 power station (weighs 55 lbs) and put it on top of the B1. Any thoughts on where to start ?.

bdunne

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oddiofyl
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I would move the sub around.   Maybe back in the corner if possible.  Forte are very efficient,  some subs can't keep up with them in larger rooms.    It's probably a gain mismatch.  Are you running the sub speaker level or preamp level?

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oddiofyl
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Have you ever tried the REL with its Speakon connector connected speaker level?   I have my REL set up this way and have set a few others up speaker level. It's REL' s recommended method of connecting their subsidiary.

Forte radiate front and rear, you could have some cancelation of bass freq going on there.    Put the sub in your listening position and crawl around the room.  The position where it sounds best is where the sub should go.   

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