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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Before the mic and third party DSP ask SVS if one of their DSP/App equipped models could act as a master controller for your 1000 series. Remote control volume, customizable EQ presets, and the very useful adjustable Q = interactive low frequency.

I'm not sure if the SVS version is similar to the Velodyne Plus' Q which is a simple visual and audible drag and drop adjustment for individual bandwidth parametric filter frequency and level.
When used in conjunction with its discrete mutiband gain settings allow for a much higher crossover beginning with tone that closely matches the mains presentation from the crossover region on.



I'm in agreement with georgehifi and ieales descriptions. Comparisons with an owners REL $9K Studio III and two different amplifiers the low level inputs were our obvious preference. I wouldn't recommend the product.  

Richard Edmund Lord may have been the first to offer high level inputs intended as a connection of convenience for systems that lack low level outputs. Remarketing the same circuit for a different reason?
I would add that I've never encountered speaker level connectivity in any professional reinforcement or studio system.