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ReL Subs: High Level or Low Level connection

Good morning,

I have Rel S510 x2 in my system

Currently using Hi Level connection to my Pass Labs Int-60.

Had a conversation with a learned individual who feels very strongly that I should be using Low Level instead. Just Get the sun out of where the speakers are connected to the Amp

Any thoughts out there?

Thank you

phishhhhh4

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oddiofyl
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I just set up a S/510 for my Dad.   Awesome sub.  I used the Speakon connection and it sounds great.   I also have a REL in my second system and it is using Speakon also.   In my main system that sub was driven by the pre out .   I think it integrates better with Speakon and a low crossover setting 

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oddiofyl
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I like to run my mains full range, never with any type of high pass going to my Amp.  With a low crossover the REL will never call attention to itself.   

I start with RELs recommended volume initially and the crossover set to 25 and slowly work my way up with a bunch of different material until the sub disappears and does no harm, only making itself known when the content demands it. 

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oddiofyl
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No, running mains full range and driving sub via speakon cn.   I have a Velodyne SMS 1 that I used to use with the REL but I took it out and went speaker level off the same binding posts as speakers.   I ran that RCA and single cable out of that to sub.   I set the crossover low, at around 40 Hz.  Never calls attention to itself 

The 40 step  X - over knob on a REL  that is marked 25 Hz to 100 Hz is about 1.8 dB per step.  

 

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