Rel Stampede settings with Naim AV2

[Eisbar]

Hi all, I would be grateful for advice re configuring my Rel Stampede with my Naim AV2 processor.

Current system is Naim CDS3/555PS/552/500 this is connected to AV2/DVD5/NAPV145 for centre and a CB NAP250 for surround duties. Main stereo speakers are Neat MF9s. Centre is Neat Motive C and surrounds are M&K K-4s.

First thing to say is I'm happy with the sound of my hi-fi in 2 channel mode so I don't want to connect high frequency level from the sub to the to the MF9s. The sub is connected to the AV2 via LFE only.

I have initially set the crossover frequency on the AV2 processor at 80Hz and set all the speakers to small. I have a friend with a SPL meter coming over at the weekend so we can fine tune the AV2 the settings. However I'm a bit confused as to what to do with the settings on the Rel sub itself. Do I set the frequency on this to 80 Hz as well and what about the LFE level? Is this just another volume control for the sub, presumably I just leave this alone and just alter volume via the AV2.

I've searched this forum and read the FAQs but have just become more confused. If anyone could point me in the right direction I would be very grateful

Richard

[Richard Torble]

Originally Posted by Eisbar

Hi all, I would be grateful for advice re configuring my Rel Stampede with my Naim AV2 processor.

Current system is Naim CDS3/555PS/552/500 this is connected to AV2/DVD5/NAPV145 for centre and a CB NAP250 for surround duties. Main stereo speakers are Neat MF9s. Centre is Neat Motive C and surrounds are M&K K-4s.

First thing to say is I'm happy with the sound of my hi-fi in 2 channel mode so I don't want to connect high frequency level from the sub to the to the MF9s. The sub is connected to the AV2 via LFE only.

I have initially set the crossover frequency on the AV2 processor at 80Hz and set all the speakers to small. I have a friend with a SPL meter coming over at the weekend so we can fine tune the AV2 the settings. However I'm a bit confused as to what to do with the settings on the Rel sub itself. Do I set the frequency on this to 80 Hz as well and what about the LFE level? Is this just another volume control for the sub, presumably I just leave this alone and just alter volume via the AV2.

I've searched this forum and read the FAQs but have just become more confused. If anyone could point me in the right direction I would be very grateful

Richard

If there is a crossover (frequency) on/off switch on the REL, then set it to off. If there is no switch, only a dial then set it to the highest possible setting. The AV2 deals with the crossover then, you don't want to have two crossovers.

I can't recall how the AV2 deals with the subwoofer level, I haven't seen one in a while. If it works in -db figures, then -6 ish is a good starting point, then use the gain on the REL to match the rest of your speakers, using the SPL meter.

[Ightenhill]

richard have you checked this in the naim forums.. Im surprised your using low in stereo I would have thought hi suited the electronics better (in stereo) but you have to remember to load it from the speakers not the amp..

[Eisbar]

Originally Posted by Ightenhill

richard have you checked this in the naim forums.. Im surprised your using low in stereo I would have thought hi suited the electronics better (in stereo) but you have to remember to load it from the speakers not the amp..

Hi Ightenhill

I'm not using it for stereo, I like the way my hi fi sounds at the moment without the sub. I'm only using the sub for movies, which I connect to the AV2 via the LFE.

Regards

Richard

[Ightenhill]

ok, thought it sounded odd must learn to read properly