To add yet another channel of support, we've put together a video series called How to Tune a REL Powered Subwoofer, made for both 2-Channel Stereo and Home Theater. These visuals should make it easier to understand the process of optimizing a REL with your system. We've broken the Tuning Series into two groups: How to Tune a Rel Using the High or Low Level Input and How to Tune a Rel for Theater Applications. Check out the videos below. Enjoy the Music!
Contents:
- High and Low-Level Tuning
- Finding the Correct Phase
- Adjusting Corner Placement
- Adjusting Orientation
- Fine-Tuning the Crossover and Volume
- How to Tune a Stereo Pair of RELs
- Theater Tuning:
- What is the LFE Input / When to Use the LFE Input
- Home Theater Tuning
- Room Correction and Auto Set-Up Tips
High and Low-Level Tuning:
Step 1. Finding the Correct Phase
Learn about what phase is, and how to adjust your subwoofer’s settings correctly for the best sound experience.
Step 2. Adjusting Corner Placement
Discover the importance of proper subwoofer placement, its relevance to sound quality, and how to ensure you have the best acoustics when adjusting the position of your own REL.
Step 3. Adjusting Orientation
After determining the best position of your REL subwoofer, finding the best orientation is the next step to maximizing sound quality.
Step 4. Fine-Tuning the Crossover and Volume
Find out how to fine-tune your crossover and volume settings on your REL subwoofer, along with how minor adjustments to these levels can fix issues with the sound of your bass.
How to Tune a Stereo Pair of RELs
Learn how to tune a stereo pair of RELs – RELTip: they must be tuned individually, and the process is similar to tuning a REL subwoofer.
Theater Tuning:
What is the LFE Input / When to Use the LFE Input?
Understand the purpose of a LFE input and how to properly use them with a REL subwoofer.
Home Theater Tuning
Here’s a walkthrough on tuning your REL subwoofer with LFE levels, along with tips and tricks on how to preserve your sound quality in the process.
Room Correction and Auto Set-Up Tips
Determine how to use auto calibration and room correction software with your REL subwoofer – RELTip: disconnect the high level cable before running room correction software to make sure sound measurements are correct.
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