I’ve just seen a post on FB that shows what looks like a two tier stack of RELs.
Is this a legitimate approach?
the reason I ask is that I don’t have room to place another REL to the right of my speakers, but I could stack them to the left side. Also, should they be the same model ( I would imagine so)?
Defo with the S series, which you have. And yes it is a legit approach. That said i’m not convinced that just one stack would be the best thing to do. At the moment i only have one S812 and fully intend to add another (when i can find one cheap enough). But when i do find another it will be placed next to the other one of my stereo speakers, not on top of the first S812. I think stacking is really only worthwhile if you go for two stacks of 2 or two stacks of 3, not one stack of 2.
I would suggest that two subwoofers in different locations within the room would be preferable to two stacked together largely because of room modes and the risk of an offset balance to the system. Now, once two subwoofers are established in different locations then adding two more (by stacking) is a valid approach. I do this (not with RELs) and it had a great effect of ‘raising’ the soundstage. Another advantage of additional subwoofers no matter where they are located is a potential increase in output and/or headroom.
Stacked RELs are more than just multiple subs. They are configured as a line array, Each level in the array has a different role and is configured specifically for that.
I have a four-pack of REL S/510, i.e. two pairs, with a third pair on the way to complete the six-pack. There is plenty of information about it at the REL website.
I should have checked …
Looks great JDP!
