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One sub in two systems: Is this possible?

I currently use an REL Storm III sub in a system with a Spectron amp ("solid state") and Magnepan 3.6 speakers. I would like to put another system side-by-side. This would be a tube system driven by a Cary V12R amp to Silverline Sonatina II speakers. I need sub power for this system too. Is it possible to wire the REL sub to both systems so that I don't have to re-configure the cabling for the sub every time I switch systems?
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martykl
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If you put an active crossover (NHT X-2) and/or a x-over/subwoofer manager (Velodyne SMS-1) ahead of the sub, you might be in good shape. IIRC, both of these units have SE and XLR inputs/outputs. You could run each set to a different system (adapters may be required for XLRs in your case). I believe that each of these would default to the active signal - you might check with the manufacturers to be certain.

One additional nice touch with the Velodyne - it stores multiple presets. You could optimize the level, phase, slope, etc for one system and save it to preset #1, then optimize the settings for the other system and save as preset #2. Just toggle for the system in use.

Good Luck.

Marty
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