REL Subwoofer to match monitor speakers similar to Raidho X-1s?


Hi All:  I have Eben X-Streame monitor speakers, which were sort of the precursors to the Raidho X-1 monitor speakers as I understand it.  A local hi fi shop recommended a REL T9x sub, based on the size of my room and the speed of the sub.  My concern is that I've read in other places that the RELs work best with speakers that already produce a full range of frequencies, and I have to believe that these relatively small monitors don't -- even though they have absolutely gorgeous mid-range and highs.

Any thoughts or suggestions about this?  I'm looking for a clean sound, not a boomy AV sound.

Thanks!

Misha

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Showing 1 response by richardmathes

 

I’m dubious about the need or benefit of multiple woofers, unless you need the floor to bounce, and like banging your head. I had a friend who’s method of evaluating a speaker was to turn the bass up to 11, and the volume up to twice that. He drove me to 11 when he pulled it on my setup.

I have an SVS SB-3000, now ain my multi-media room, and the REL, mentioned above, very recently acquired. SVS advises keeping the settings such that you can’t spatially locate the sub with your ears. I like that advice. Still, head-jarring volumes are possible if it’s your thing. The REL to my ears has a very desirable, more subtle quality about its bass by nature. I haven’t been able to replicate the "boom" with the REL. I’m ok with that.

You’ll have to experience both yourself, I’m not too sorry to say. Have fun, and Best Wishes.