Subwoofer cable question


I want to run a Rel sub from my integrated amps "pre out" and the sub has only 1 "low level" and  the "lfe" input. Do I need an adapter from stereo to mono or do the low level and lfe inputs on the sub act together as left and right input?

emiliop

Showing 2 responses by akgwhiz

 I agree that sub freq are not locatable so it would seem that one output  might work.  But if there are two identical "low" signals in the outputs or as suggested, they are kept different for stereo,  wouldn't it still be true that half of the voltage output (spl) is missing if only one rca is used?  Hence a stereo to mono or Y adapter might be advised?  To those who say that you'll lose stereo info I have to think that the total effect is there this way anyway but as mono.  Which if below about 80 is how we'd perceive it anyway.  If you hear differences from L to R its prob above 80 in your mains.

OP, no the speakers aren't daisy chained after the sub in the REL hi power set up.  Their preferred connection is to run the leads back to the same speaker taps used for the mains. The amp isn't supposed to "see" the additional load.  Go to REL website and download the User Manual.