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Will I benefit from upgrading REL subwoofer pair

Hi Audiogoners,

I am only about 4 years into my quality audio journey. As a result, I bought elements of my set up at different times in the journey. Right now, I am using a Lumin T2 feeding a Hegel H390 amp which animate Focal Kanta 2 speakers. All cables upgraded. I also have duel REL Tx/7 subwoofers - which I thought were great until I upgraded my ethernet switch.

This small change lowered the noise floor in my largish (25' x 20') room and suddenly the subs started to sound a little flabby. So I upgraded their hi-level connection to the REL Bassline Blue cables. Much much better. 

But it led me to wonder if I should sell the duel Tx/7 subs and get a single REL S510 (and eventually 2 of the S510s). 

I *think* the speed of the Tx/7 s is sufficient but they may not be a match for the Kanta 2 speakers.... 

Does anyone have any experience with these components? Or advice?

Thanks Nadine

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atanarjuat99 OP
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Hey thanks to everyone for their comments and suggestions. @missioncoonery ​​​​@vonhelmholtz I will definitely look up the Perlisten. I agree that the T series is below the Focals... I bought the T series when I had the KLH Model 5s in a smaller room. 

Thanks also to @erik_squires. I think you nailed with with the comment about the 2 7" drivers. I do have Roon so will experiment with that. But I can also try plugging the Focal port(s). I had not thought of that...

@mijostyn I definitely only listen to music when I am listening. I do not enjoy "background" music. I am all there when listening. Since I upgraded the REL cables, the bass is more dynamic but perhaps I am looking for more detail. 

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atanarjuat99 OP
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Thanks again to everyone who responded. Really appreciate @erik_squires and @hilde45 suggestion to measure. I know I must but for some reason, love to just move around the room and listen. The numbers hurt my ears :) 

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atanarjuat99 OP
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@mijostyn For sure, I have made mistakes in my purchasing. I was so ignorant when I began and never imagined that my ears would become so critical. I have browsed the mini DSP site and believe that I can add a SHD studio to my system as I already have a DAC/streamer (Lumin T2) as well as the integrated amp. Am writing them a support ticket to inquire.

So to everyone who suggested that I start to measure @erik_squires ​​​​@hilde45 , I am convinced - if still reluctant. Going to order the mic to start.

 

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