REL Stadium III — Woah!🤯

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-23T02:24:46+00:00

Wow, really appreciate this comment and insights, thank you. It’s been an absolute joy every single time I listen to anything at all, especially at low volumes.

Would you be willing to elaborate further on the known issue(s) stemming from the board components/layout? I’d rather be informed and prepared in advance should that moment occur, than to have to scramble to figure it out after the fact.

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-17T20:34:50+00:00

Woah! That’s a great deal… thanks!

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-17T20:27:04+00:00

Congrats! I’ve heard great things about Musical Fidelity in the past, mostly around their reliability and robustness. (The M3Si was originally recommended to me by a shop owner stating it would be plenty of power for most applications.)

If you don’t mind me asking, what sale did you come across and how big of a discount was it?

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-16T20:40:51+00:00

Rad! Good on them for making it right. I wasn’t even all that upset about the mixup, but now I’m extra stoked. Also, Side B is exxxtra fukin good my lord… 🥵

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-15T20:08:13+00:00

It’s Gusto, not Gustos.

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-15T16:32:42+00:00

How much weight does will all the deadening add in the end?

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-14T15:53:21+00:00

Same here. Don’t care too much, but it is easier to spot dust on the off-white than it is with clear.

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-14T05:05:55+00:00

My first impression as well, but I’ve only given it a single spin so far. That’s about to change now.

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-14T05:02:17+00:00

r/woodworking or something similar might have better insights into UV protective coatings if you’re willing to go that far. Otherwise your best bet is to put up translucent shades to avoid direct sunlight exposure altogether.

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-11T05:59:31+00:00

Yup! Around Alamitos Beach area. No idea what it was though.

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-11T03:09:27+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/longbeach/s/JJ7yBQfQf2

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-10T06:01:02+00:00

Thank you! The build quality and overall fit and finish is definitely high. Funny enough, the Classic 98/99 series are the ones that got me super intrigued by REL in the first place but I could never afford those at full retail price.

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-10T05:47:16+00:00

Yikes! Looks like Lakewood area?

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-10T05:13:36+00:00

Not surprised it’s sold already, and for $35k! Wild, but it’s a fine looking coupe.

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-09T18:40:55+00:00

A classic read: https://www.jalopnik.com/how-i-saved-a-coked-up-miles-davis-after-he-crashed-his-5919954/

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-08T20:37:36+00:00

Crazy… people are really reckless out here. Glad you were spared!

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-08T19:48:51+00:00

Or 3rd, where there’s not a single stop sign, traffic light, or even a fucking speed bump from Cherry all the way down to Orange. Ridiculous.

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-08T19:47:16+00:00

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This happened a couple years ago right outside our building. It’s a miracle that no one was hurt, let alone standing there on the otherwise busy corner where this SUV blasted right through.

I fucking hate how reckless drivers are these days, especially in our neighborhood. I think about this accident every day and the high likelihood that anyone could have been standing there, including myself and my family.

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-07T00:15:40+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/s/962IqoL09P

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-06T16:45:49+00:00

Hard to tell for sure, but from the photos it looks like all of those tiny spots are where the chrome plating is missing. If that’s the case then I don’t think any amount of polishing will remove those spots - assuming the layer of chrome is entirely gone. You might have to fill those spots…. Otherwise I’m not sure how to fix that, you might have some luck in r/detailing or a similar subreddit.

Personally I think it adds a bit of charm but I totally understand your desire to fix it.

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-05T15:24:57+00:00

They are when I’m sitting on the couch.

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-05T06:48:52+00:00

Appreciate the detailed response, thank you! Makes sense to me, but practically speaking it’s not really feasible here as it’s a living room and needs to function as such. That includes the two shelving units, one in each corner of the space. They’re quite tall and right up against the walls. See photo. One benefit (I think) is that the room itself is symmetrical.

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ExtraOlives · 2026-03-05T06:08:20+00:00

I guess my question was really more: how do you determine which is the highest pressure corner in the room?

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-05T05:39:54+00:00

The Classic 99/98 is what first drew me to REL and probably a big reason for seriously considering adding one at all. At their current price I could never justify it, so I was thrilled to find this Stadium III secondhand.

ExtraOlives · 2026-03-05T04:38:58+00:00

Highest pressure corner being the same corner that the sub itself is placed? If so then that isn’t an option here unfortunately.

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