Well I finally got around to picking up another REL S812 sub.

pearsall001
pearsall001 Posts: 5,346
in 2 Channel Audio
Yeah it took me awhile but it will be here next week. With this new addition it brings my total REL subs to 4. I know I'm slacking!

Two S812's for combo 2 channel & HT. Hooked up with both hi level directly off the amp & LFE coming from the Yammie AVR.

Single T/5x for center speaker. Tapped directly to the positive speaker terminal (twisted red & yellow wires together & float the ground black wire. Strictly used for HT duty.

Single HT 1205 MKII strictly for HT with LFE directly from the Yammie AVR.

Things are looking up. Only 2 more T/5x to go for surround speakers. Not happening anytime soon though.

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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,388
    That's some amazing Sub duty. Congratulations!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,426
    Nice!!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,346
    I forgot to mention that the LCR are all set to large (I know that's a no no!) & all surrounds are set to small w/ 80hz xo. I've been running it that way for awhile now with just the one S812 & the single T/5x (center speaker) for HT & I am quite happy with the performance over all speakers set to small.

    Now with the addition of the new S812 in the mix that completes my front end speakers each set-up with there own sub. This will be a total game changer for the HT experience.

    I know the general consensus is to simply set all speakers to small at 80hz xo but I'm now I don't agree with that assumption after what I'm hearing.

    And of course the 2 channel experience will definitely be kicked up a few notches with the addition of the new S812.
    Next up possibly 2 more T/5x for the rear surrounds. If I pull that off then I'll be out of room for any other additions.


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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,545
    Sounds like you're having fun! B)

    H9
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,346
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Sounds like you're having fun! B)

    H9

    Yes indeed!! My only issue is that I'm gonna need a bigger room!! LoL 🤣
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,839
    edited April 17
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    I know the general consensus is to simply set all speakers to small at 80hz xo but I'm now I don't agree with that assumption after what I'm hearing.

    You're doing it the right way for REL subwoofers using both the high level and LFE (which is adjustable in the subwoofer). If you weren't using the LFE input for surround (with subwoofers in the system) you'd be missing the .1 from movie soundtracks.

    Congrats on getting the second 812!

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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 2,553
    We need to live closer together. I'd swap you my T/5xs for the Magnepans, plus go up to T/7xs.

    Brian

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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,346
    Emlyn wrote: »
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    I know the general consensus is to simply set all speakers to small at 80hz xo but I'm now I don't agree with that assumption after what I'm hearing.

    You're doing it the right way for REL subwoofers using both the high level and LFE (which is adjustable in the subwoofer). If you weren't using the LFE input for surround (with subwoofers in the system) you'd be missing the .1 from movie soundtracks.

    Congrats on getting the second 812!

    Yeah for the REL 3D set-up you need a minimum of 3 subs across the front stage LCR. With the new S812 coming I'll have that completed.

    The key here is to have the LCR all set to large. I'll have to duck for cover with that one LOL!
    The only way this works is because of the way REL's are designed to work with both hi-level & .1 LFE simultaneously. Each having there own set of filters, XO settings & gain controls.

    The beauty here is for 2 channel I simply turn the TV & Yammie off, change the JC2 BP preamp to HT Bypass, turn on the DAC (NewOnTech 07) & the ModWright Analog Bridge. I sometimes leave the DAC & Bridge on because of the pass thru features. Now the only subs active are the 2 S812 via there hi-level connections.

    This will be a lot of fun setting this up.

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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,346
    Just got the notification that delivery is scheduled for Saturday. Once set up it will take me a little while to recalibrate the system for both 2 channel & HT. Once finished I'll report back on the REL HT 3D setup. The 2 channel will also be kicked up a few notches with the second S812 addition. A lot of fun awaits!
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,570
    Cool sounds like fun
    Dan
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,346
    mantis wrote: »
    Cool sounds like fun

    Yes indeed... starting the recalibration process tomorrow. A lot of fun for sure. Treading into uncharted waters with this new setup, REL HT 3D with the 3 subs across the L/C/R front end & the single HT 1205MKII in the rear.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,727
    Post some pics when you are done. Sounds like my kinda system!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,346
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Post some pics when you are done. Sounds like my kinda system!

    Got you covered! So far I'm liking what I'm hearing. Still more calibration to do. With this setup you have to calibrate the high level & LFE separately for both venues. A little more complex for sure.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,904
    4 subwoofers? ...don't stop until you are like this guy!
    s2v3tjl3jvi7.png
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,346
    billbillw wrote: »
    4 subwoofers? ...don't stop until you are like this guy!
    s2v3tjl3jvi7.png

    Holy crap!!! I'm gonna need "A Bigger Room" lt looks like a killer HT but not so much 2 channel. I'll pass.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,426
    Somewhere in an Indianapolis suburb, a guy just soiled himself......ALOT !!
    You know who you are :D:D:D
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,573
    He's aiming for 160db, obscene... Don't understand the enjoyment of that at all lol
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,346
    VR3 wrote: »
    He's aiming for 160db, obscene... Don't understand the enjoyment of that at all lol

    If you want your ears to blowup that will certainly do it. That can't be at all enjoyable!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,426
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    VR3 wrote: »
    He's aiming for 160db, obscene... Don't understand the enjoyment of that at all lol

    If you want your ears to blowup that will certainly do it. That can't be at all enjoyable!

    On the bright side, he's never constipated....
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,904
    edited April 27
    That's stooopid...hearing damage and pain start at 120dB. I mean, is everyone going to bring hearing protection? I can understand the enjoyment of the thumb in your chest, but hearing damage isn't reversible.
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,084
    billbillw wrote: »
    That's stooopid...hearing damage and pain start at 120dB. I mean, is everyone going to bring hearing protection? I can understand the enjoyment of the thumb in your chest, but hearing damage isn't reversible.

    Huh??? What??
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