REL Magic


I have to report this finding as a breakthrough to a new plateau. For the past four years, I have been running two REL Strata III's, one behind each Maggie 3.6R. RELs have always been known for their hook up at the speaker outputs. By this method of integration, REL boasts that their subs somehow lift the entire system. I have always felt this to be true, especially with one for each amp.
But now, I have just completed DIY signal cables for each sub using the same Neutrik connectors into the subs. I used some 16-gauge OCC copper wire by Furutech in the same terminal scheme as the stock cords. As expected, the bass notes are more extended and better defined, but this phenomenon of improving the whole presentation has also appeared again as even more impressive. Everything across the soundscape is just a bit more sweet and clear. If you have not upgraded your REL signal cables, please do.
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I've got a B2 and will consider the cable upgrade if I keep the sub. I'm considering Revel F208's and I'm my room I wouldn't need the REL with them.
REL now offers their own upgraded cable called the Bassline which utilizes teflon coated slow-drawn high purity copper and silver solder for the connections.
I haven't tried the Bassline but I do use the SR Tesla REL SPEC Resolution Reference cable on my Strata lll and Stadium lll subs and it is miles ahead of the stock one in terms of extension, clarity and soundstaging.

Another upgrade that took me by surprise was replacing the stock mains fuse with SR20 fuses. It provides more of the same attributes that the cable upgrade provides and alot cheaper! I highly recommend anyone who owns a REL to give the SR20 fuses a shot, you will not be disappointed!!