REL vs Arendal subwoofer


Will a REL subwoofer be more difficult to set up than an Arendal because it only has a 0-180 polarity switch instead of Arendal’s adjustable phase control?

 

jrdavisphd

I can’t speak to the arendal, but my REL 212/SE was the easiest sub I’ve owned to integrate into my system. REL’s setup guides are full of good tips:

https://rel.net/blogs/learn-and-explore/its-just-a-phase?srsltid=AfmBOoo8HBc9fptfqA2yF5bsZrnOCAMSiPgi7RKXyqWX4_78AFBe7_OS

 

It could be.

If you happened to run into a phase issue or a node issue, your only option with the REL is to physically change its location, Which could improve one problem but create or make the other worse.

At least on the surface, it appears that Arendal gives you some options to deal with potential issues should they arise and if you can adjust them from your listening position with a phone app that is a huge advantage.