REL Strata III & Verity Fidelio Speakers

[eglinton]

I am using my Strata III for music only.

Just wondering if anyone has any opinions as to what I should set my REL Strata III sub at???

My Verity Fidelio speakers are supposed to go down to 35 hz +/- 3 db
I am currently trying out the Subwoofer & so far am pretty happy with it.

I am crossing over at 36 hz on the Strata III with a volume at about 10 oclock.

Am I correct to think that the sub should kick in before the main speakers crap out at 35 hz??

A friend has even suggest trying to go up to the B5 setting on the Sub which is 41hz. He feels that he would definitely not go any lower than the Bd setting of 36 hz.

Thanks Eglinton

 

[MrKlister]

REL seems to have a different philosophy than other sub companies. Other companies suggest using the line level input and setting the crossover the way you suggested. REL recommends the high level and setting the crossover really low, around 25Hz but setting the level fairly high. Their reason is that most speakers are really full range taking into account the room. I split the difference. For music I drank the REL cool ade and set the crossover somewhere in the 20's and the level fairly high. For HT, line level, crossover at about 45Hz,(my Sonus Fabers Concertos go down to about 40Hz). I would just experiment and find out what works best. Have some fun and find out what sounds best for you.