Would adding another REL STRATA Help?


My room is 32' by 30' with a 25 foot slanted ceiling. My Linn Keilidh speakers are teamed with a REL Strata but it sounds strained at high volumes. Amp is ARC 150.2.

A larger speaker would look too large in the room as one wall is all glass, one wall empties into the dining room and one wall is covered by wood cabinets housing the electronics.

Suggestions?
Thank you.
mendota9811
if your model is the Strata III that unit only has an 10" driver you mght be better with using two larger Rel subs or another model that can support a large room. Two Rel stratas might work in fact it will help support more power and dynamics...also please cover that glass wall and your ceiling's are high so absortion panels will help.
Yes, REL recommends two when possible, I use two Stadium subs i a much smaller room.
I'd always use minimum of two subs regardless of room size. So yes, go for another! place one of them near center of one side wall. The other wherever you get smoothest response.
Do you run the Linns full-range? Most REL users seem to prefer this set-up, but in your case the Keilidhs may be overworked in such a large space. Before adding a second sub (which, as noted by all posters here will probably be a good idea, regardless), I'd try low-cutting the Linns with an active crossover. Even if you don't want to run the system this way long term, it will be a good diagnostic tool for you. The NHT x-2 active x-over is available for app. $300 with a money back trial period.

Good Luck

Marty