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In Reply to: RE: REVIEW: MJ Acoustics Ref 150 mkII Speakers posted by Bobsprit@aol.com on October 30, 2010 at 07:51:01
My own experiences with REL subs is that the bigger the driver the better the bass quality, especially definition,(naturalness) and 2 subs are definetely better than 1. I am now using 2 X B1 each with a 12" bass unit. Organ music is now sounding incredible, I cross over at 32 Hz
But it benefits every type of music.
Thanks for the nice review.
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How efficient are those speakers you are using? I am using 98 db full range drivers with a super tweeter and no crossover. I had a subwoofer but never used it and gave it to a friend. I may get it back and try it again but I am really interested in two subwoofers and I have mentioned in the past that a pair of high quality monitors can go a long way with two REL subwoofers. Much like super tweeters do more than add to the top, subwoofer can do more than just augment to bottom. It has much to do with a continuousness of the music from top to bottom.
My speakers are 92 db and I also use a super tweeter (Townsend) and as you say like a super tweeters the subs do much more than just add bass,
this can be easily demonstrated even using music with little low bass content.
I was interested in the Townsend and Murata super tweeters. Mine is the PHY-HP and I don't see the point in changing it. I am going to mess around with a subwoofer again. This time I will leave it in for a few months. If I can find two of a certain type, I may opt to try dual subwoofers. I only listen to jazz, BTW....
The 12" driver is very popular, being ideal for HT and music.
But in my experience smaller subs are quicker. Many of my friends are using subs with 10" drivers for their speakers, especially Magnepan. In fact the Vandersteen's 8" drivers are known for being exceedingly quick and a good match for the planars. I find that for music the MJ Acoutic does better than the Fathom 113 for example.
So I prefer a small dedicated music sub. I use the big SVS for the theater. I do agree that two subs is best, but only if you can place both properly.
Rob
We Need a Bigger Boat
I tried smaller Rel's with 8 and 10" drivers but they just did not move enough air, the B1 are quick and are able to pressurise the room which the smaller subs just cannot do. You must also remember that the 12" Rel use very powerful amps.
Anyway from all the Rel's except the Studio 3 the B1 musically in my system sound best. The Studio 3 may add more depth to the sound but they just do not have the snap of the B1's.
I am lucky to work for a distributor and was able to try all the different combinations.
I only use them for hifi not for HT, and 2 versus 1 is defintely a big +
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