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Two subwoofers for two channel music listening

Hi all , 
How do you hook up two active subwoofers? I have two SVS 1000 series subwoofers with both high level (speaker) and line level (RCA) ins.

Method one - Lets say the subs have high/speaker level inputs. So do you hook up the left sub from the left amplifier out and similarly right speaker out from the amp to right sub high level in? This set up is just like the stereo pair of speakers.

Method two - The alternate is from a preamp hook up the RCA line in of one subwoofer then daisy chain i.e. RCA out from the first sub to the RCA in of the second subwoofer. Not using a Y splitter from the preamp. Trying to use both red and white RCA from preamp to red and white RCA in of the first sub.

Which method do you prefer? Any benefit or disadvantage of one over the other? Thanks for your comments and inputs.
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confuse_upgraditis OP
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To everyone - thanks for chiming in. I just do not want to localize sub bass in either left or right side. If the recording has something coming from left/right, that is fine with me.

@tablejockey - now you know why my user's name is chosen :)))
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I got in touch with SVS and they suggested not mixing high level and line level. That we all can agree on:))

I will get a measurement mic in next couple of months or so and measure these things for my own learning and also for fun. I want to place the subs in their optimal location in the room - not necessarily symmetrically inside or outside of the main speakers. Nothing wrong with the symmetrical positioning though. Aesthetically they look really nice. Right now they are outside of the main speakers. 

I am also planning to do a DSP based crossover to distribute low frequency, say 50 - 60 Hz, to the dual subs. I used to have external 80 Hz high pass filter with my large bookshelf speakers and the dual sub crossover set appropriately. I really liked the sound. The imaging and soundstage were great. I had a pair of Maggies with the same set up. Now I have a pair of Thiel CS2.4 (and I am already looking for CS3.7 or 7.2 model ...... my never ending itch for upgrades - sigh) that go down to mid 30s, I guess. Adequate for most music I listen to. I still want the occasional 20 Hz bass if it is present in the music, as I like to feel that bass more than I hear it :)))  Heck at some point I will go for distributed bass array with 4 subwoofers! My room is a dedicated listening room, 17 X 24 ft in size. So I got space for that.

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