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Low and High Level Inputs on REL Subs

Hey. Got a question for you current REL owners. I have a REL Strata III hooked via the speaker level connection only. I want to use the LFE hookup for DD5.1 and DTS sound. The manual has me really confused. Should I set my preamp for large front speakers and a sub and unplug the LFE connection on the REL when I don't want to use it? Or should I leave both plugged in on the REL and modify the preamp according to what I'm doing? Or is there another answer? Thanks! leo.
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leoturetsky OP
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I had to ask Sumiko this question too. Here's their response:

"A lot of people find it a confusing concept that it accepts both high and low level. The woofer does not "decide" which one it uses, but simply plays whatever signal it is given, which usually in home theater is both a high and low level signal at the same time. In most cases, if you set your speakers to large, subwoofer yes, the only signal coming through the low level connection is the LFE signal. The REL blends that signal with the high level signal that is reinforcing the bass on your main speakers. When you play music, there is no LFE signal so the only thing that plays through the REL is the high level."

So, this means you don't need to do anything at all. It blends both. Not what I would've figured from the manual but I like this even more. Of course it begs the question that Prd brought up, why have a switch for low and high level? I think I'm going to call them...

leo.
leoturetsky OP
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For anybody who's interested you have to call Kathleen at Sumiko 510.843.4500. This is way too complicated for me to explain well but I get it now and the answer is good. There is no need to switch anything between HT and Music with their setup if your preamp cooperates. Thanks, leo.
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