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Subwoofer Basics Help

I am thinking about adding a subwoofer to my system but don't fully understand how I would connect it to my Rega Osiris amp which doesn't have a second signal output other than record out. Will a sub work through the record out path? If not that only leaves me the option of using the speaker out terminals. Is there an issue running the sub off the same output as my speakers Naim NBLs? Will my NBLs be compromised? If I have to run the setup this way am I looking for a passive sub? What is the price point that gets you into a decent sub?

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cfa88
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As a few users already suggested, you can connect from either the speakers / amplifiers using high level input to a subwoofer, no issues.  I have a pair of REL connecting this way.

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I am driving my REL with the second pair of speaker jacks on my Cyrus integrated amp.   I used this sub in another system via RCA with OK results but honestly after hooking it up via speakon connector I think it sounds better.   I couldn't use it speaker level in the system it was in , but I really think these subs integrate well with speaker level input.   My second system has never sounded better.  

I think the only amps you can not do this with are true balanced differential output amps 

bpoletti
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If your sub isn't powered, you can bi-amp (buy amp) to power the subs separately from the mains.  

wolf_garcia
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Just get a couple of used RELs for cheap...that's what I've done and they work perfectly.

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audioman58
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If you have variable outputs , call SVS subwoofers they can walk you through it

and from $600 on up they have a nice app to control your settings from your seating area which is very handy. And comes with Free shipping and a 45 day

trial and 5 year transferrable warranty. If later youdecidetogeta2 nd sub you can 

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