User Manual

Working with a partner, one in the listening position and one at the REL manipulating the controls, is the

most effective and efficient way to set up the REL. If working alone, the initial steps in the set-up can be very

effectively carried out from the location of the REL. Trying to ignore all other music in the track, listen for the

bass drum and its effect on the listening room.

Phase Orientation: Once in the corner phase can be adjusted. This may be the single most critical step, and

because it really is quite simple, it is often over-thought. Keep in mind; the right phase is whichever position

is the loudest or fullest. While playing music with true low bass, adjust the crossover to a point where the

REL and the speaker are sure to share frequencies (about halfway up, or at 12 o’clock on the crossover

control, or slightly higher for smaller speakers). At this point turn the HI/LOW LEVEL control up so that both

the REL and speaker are roughly equal in volume and then switch, using the phase switch, from “0” to “180”

phase positions. Again, whichever position is loudest or fullest is the correct position. That is, when the

position is working in harmony with your main speakers, reinforcing bass, not cancelling it.

Placement: The next step is to determine precisely how far from the corner the sub should be placed to

achieve the most efficient output, as well as the lowest frequency extension. With the REL fully into the

corner, and continuing to play the music, slowly pull the REL from the corner on the diagonal, equidistant

from both side and rear wall. At a certain point (sometimes a matter of only a few inches, in rare cases a foot

or more) the REL will audibly go lower, play louder, and, if it truly locks on to the room and is fully

pressurizing it, the air around the REL will seem to be energized, stop right there! This is the correct position

from the corner for the REL.

Crossover and Level Settings: To determine the crossover point, take the volume of the REL (using the

HI/LOW LEVEL control) all the way down, and put the crossover to 30 Hz. At this point, bring the REL’s volume

back up slowly to the point where you have achieved a subtle balance, i.e. the point at which you can hear

the REL even with the main speakers playing. Now, bring the crossover point up until it is obviously too high;

at this point bring it down to the appropriate lower setting. For all intents and purposes, this is the correct

crossover point. Once this stage has been reached, subtle changes to volume and crossover can be

made to

provide the last bit of complete and seamless integration. With that, set-up is complete.