REL Carbon Special in the house!


Just landed this afternoon! This replaces a Rel S/510 which honestly was more than what I needed but I’ve been drooling over the carbon for quite some time. 
So onto my stupid set up question…My speakers are the same so would the Xover and phase settings on the Carbon be the same as what I had on the S/510?

 

 

jl1ny

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@tablejockey @ricred1 

If I could afford a No.25 I’d find a way to squeeze it into my apartment 😂 I’m by no means a basshead. Out of balance bass is just as fatiguing as treble sibilance. What fascinates me is what a precisely tuned sub does to the ambiance of the soundscape. 

@samgupta101 @soix

Thanks for the responses. I started with the same settings and had to dial everything back and flip the phase to zero. There’s a HUGE difference from the S/510. This thing really pressurizes the room!

 

@kskishore
Thanks for the reply- Is there a substantial break in period with the CS? I really didn’t notice much of a change over time with the S/510. I do most of my listening late night which makes it difficult to let the sub run at a decent volume. I have this weekend off so if break-in is critical I’ll be sure to get it done.

Dialing it in, I’m still blown away at the pressure this thing generates. Bass impact is incredible. Playing around with my fave test tracks, Tool “chocolate chip trip” and Reference Recordings “Fanfare for the common man” is next level! 🔊 🤯