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Tuning Rel G1

I just bought REL G1 Sub-woofer, which I connected with Krell S1500 Power Amp. I am using High Level Input with Synergistic Research Tungsten cable to connect. Speakers used are B&W 802D's. I went through REL manual 4 or 5 times, and followed the directions to set it right.
Problem is I tried crossover frequency from 32HZ to 40HZ, but I cannot have a volume opened more than 6 or 7. I spoke to several people and there recommended volume level is 14 or 15. If I set the volume level on sub-woofer to 14 or 15 my apartment shakes and base is extremely high.

Any advise?
trcns
ebm
5,165 posts
 
Start a 3rd thread!!
xti16
1,495 posts
 
Just read the specs on the 802 Diamond
34hz - 28khz +/- 6db
27hz at -6db
I would set the crossover closer to 27hz and go from there
xti16
1,495 posts
 
typo should be
34hz - 28khz +/- 3db
trcns OP
19 posts
 
Right now crossover is at 35 db. And volume level is 6. Some tracks have decent bass but other are full of base. Which make me either skip these tracks or I have to lower the base, I do not want to adjust the base for every other track.
xti16
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Are you trying to add to the bass the B&W's can do plus pick up what they can't? I have my Rel B3 set to ONLY pick up what my speakers can't do. A lot of recordings just doesn't have deep bass. If you try to make up bass that isn't there you screw up everything when there is a lot of it. Remember the crossover in the Rel (or any for that matter) don't cut off where you set it just like speakers. The way you have it set at 35hz you are adding bass to what the B&W's already do. Humor me and set the crossover at 25 and tell me how it sounds. Then slowly cross it over higher if needed.

The other thing that would help is make sure the bass from the sub isn't leading or lagging the speakers. You may have to move it an inch or 2 at a time to find the right blend.
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