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REL sub hook up

I have just become the proud owner of a REL Stadium III. I have one quick question. Can I run my main speakers (6ohm Sonus Fabers) off of the SPeaker A connections of my integrated amp, and run the REL high-level connection on the Speaker B posts? This would allow me to switch the sub on/off remotely since the integrated amp remote has speaker selection. I won't run into an impedance problem on the amp, will I? I believe not, but I just want a second opinion.
phoenix469
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cornchips
21 posts
 

I've got my pair of REL subs hooked to the second pair of speakers terminals on my 2-ch amp -- but the amp doesn't have a speaker selection switch.

It shouldn't be a problem - however - engaging the 2nd pair of speaker outputs with the switch will change the signal path.

Wjile Superman might hear the difference - you'll only hear the REL kick in.
phoenix469 OP
44 posts
 
Thanks for the feedback everyone. I don't plan on turning the rel off, I just want to be able to make A/B comparisons at times. Thanks a bunch!
seandtaylor99
1,262 posts
 
I own a REL and what you are proposing will work fine.
jameswei
883 posts
 
Just to add an observation: the REL is a powered sub, so your signal will be going into an amp with a 100k impedance. You will not be attempting to drive the unit's cone woofer, which in turn has an 8 ohm impedance. It should work fine.
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arni
313 posts
 
Yes, I see nothing that would prevent that from working, and it is the connection that makes the most sense.
mdhoover
695 posts
 
When set up properly, the Rel is powerful and deep, yet fast, seamless and unintrusive. So......why would you ever want to turn it off?
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