I listened to a friends system extensively and it was the N805s and Standium 2. We never could get it to blend satisfactorily regardless of adjustment or location. It could have been a room problem but, we got frustrated and eventually gave up. The Stadium provided bass but, it just did not tightly blend with the 805s, for whatever reason.
At the time he sold the sub he the Mk. 3 iteration had just been introduced. I don't remember the changes but, I seem to remember the dealer thinking the revised crossover adjustments would have resolved this tonality difference. It was too late though as my friend changed direction and was pursuing a different path.
Personnaly, I think the room had much to do with our blending dilemma. I suspect the Strata may have been a better match for this system. Anyway, take my comments with a grain of salt. The REL has an excellent reputation and is built very well. I still think they are about as good and any sub can be.
Myself, I am using dual Vandersteen 2wQ's with Maggie 3.6s and am happy with the blend.
At the time he sold the sub he the Mk. 3 iteration had just been introduced. I don't remember the changes but, I seem to remember the dealer thinking the revised crossover adjustments would have resolved this tonality difference. It was too late though as my friend changed direction and was pursuing a different path.
Personnaly, I think the room had much to do with our blending dilemma. I suspect the Strata may have been a better match for this system. Anyway, take my comments with a grain of salt. The REL has an excellent reputation and is built very well. I still think they are about as good and any sub can be.
Myself, I am using dual Vandersteen 2wQ's with Maggie 3.6s and am happy with the blend.