First impressions
Let me start by saying thanks for all the comments. It's always great to hear others opinions (good, bad or indifferent) on my stereo..
Did some initial set up last night. For those who care, the Stentor uses a downward firing 10" driver with a 300W amp.
This sub is really designed for stereo use as much as HT. REL markets their subs as "sub-bass systems," which basically means its meant to accentuate floor standing speakers with super low bass. The crossover settings are consequently impressive, allowing let you fine tune within 2-3hz all the way down to 22hz. Right now I have it set to C1 (46hz), but I'm still playing around with it.
Another cool feature about REL subs is that it allows for a Neutrik Speakon connector that goes directly into the amp's speaker terminals (mine is plugged into the unbalanced high input on the sub). The idea is that it takes on the same signal as the main speakers, ensuring the same sound of the bass from the speakers is carried forward to the sub. Is this legit? All I can say is the integration already seems far superior than when I had my HT's B&W sub in the mix.
Dialing in this sub is going to take some time, but given I can already
feel the impact of low bass that was always missing from my focus audio's (spec'd at 40 Hz - 25 kHz ± 3dB), it's been an impressive addition from the start. Plus, I love the aesthetics - it's so rock solid that I can put a plant or pictures on it and blend it in like another piece of furniture.
I'll add some more thoughts after I have a chance to really dial it in. As for Zeus, he could really care less..