How to set up REL Subwoofer?



How do you set up a REL subwoofer [R-205] as far as the connection? This is only for 5.1 HT, watching movies (BD/DVD) and HDTV broadcasts, not for music playback.

I haven't received mine yet and this is also my first 5.1 HT system/sub. Glancing over the online manual leaves me a bit confused. I thought subwoofers used a single phono cable, but REL supplies and emphasizes use of their Neutrik Speakon High-Level cable. Is this the connection most REL owners use with a HT set up? I also got the impression that you can, or should, use the phono cable w/ .1/LFE input in conjunction with it. The A/V receiver is a Marantz SR5004.

Thanks
sakahara

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Sakahara, as per your original question and not sure why your considering the Speakon connection. 

If you are using this subwoofer with a Home Theater receiver (Amplifier/ Processor) with 5.1 or as they refer it as a "multi-channel system where a .1/LFE signal is present" The receiver will have a (subwoofer) RCA output that is usually crossed over at 80Hz and should be an acceptable match with your current speakers.

Be advised, many powered subwoofers offer high level (speaker/amplifier) connection as an option for those who haven't a second set of preamp or subwoofer output/s. REL is one of the very few if not only sub that uses high level connectivity as a preferred method. 

If your receiver has any room correction it might help with the gain, equalization, and or time delivery of the subs output. The high level connection may not be affected by the receivers room correction.

In any event good luck and have fun eith the deep state.
[["REL R-Series Manual UK 02/06

.1/LFE input connection using a phono to phono interconnect (Note: This connection is for the .1/LFE channel and should only be used if the REL is being used in a multi-channel system where a .1/LFE signal is present, e.g. with DVDs or SACDs)

.1/LFE INPUT

Phono Interconnect

To Sub/LFE output of Amplifier/Processor

Connect as shown above. Plug one end of the interconnect into the Sub/LFE output on the amplifier/processor and the other end into .1/LFE INPUT on the Sub-Bass System.

The output level is adjusted using the control marked .1/LFE LEVEL"]]