Subwoofers that do both L/R & LFE simultaneously?


Running a 2 chan/HT combo. I understand the REL subs allow you to connect both the stereo high level inputs and an LFE cable and the unit apparently senses the signal. You send the sub a full range signal. Any others do this? My Para s8's don't really need help on 2 chan, but it makes sense to me to use a REL type setup with the sub crossover at around 30. That way I get a little fill-in as needed. Am I missing something, why aren't all subs done this way. Thanks, this forum is great!
autoll

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REL Strata III have another advantage in the sense that they are sealed enclosures which integrates well with any speaker in the chain. I use it with the LS3/5a as well as Kef Reference Two, both totally different speakers yet the REL seamlessly integrates with both and sounds superb.

I reviewed it earlier at A'gon for those who like to read it:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?rspkr&1087163673&openfrom&1&4#1
Autoll,

Here is what the REL setup states about the Neutrik connector:

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Connecting
High-level connection, using the enclosed cable with the Neutrik Speakon connector, is always the first choice. By connecting to the amplifier’s speaker outputs the sonic signature of the entire amplification chain is folded into the signal for the sub, thereby keeping timing and timbre cues consistent. In other words, the signal sent to the REL is exactly the same signal sent to the speakers, allowing for seamless integration. This connection can be made without affecting the performance of the amplifier because the sub’s amplifier input impedance is 100,000 ohms. This scheme also avoids adding any detrimental effects by not interposing any additional electronics into the amplification chain.
• The standard high level hook up procedure is: attach the red wire to the amplifier’s right positive speaker output terminal; attach the yellow wire to the amplifier’s left positive speaker output terminal; attach the black wire to which ever of the amplifier’s ground output terminals is convenient; plug the Speakon connector into the sub’s high level input.
• For differential amplifiers using one sub, simply use the standard connecting scheme with the exception of connecting ground to chassis ground, not to speaker output ground, and then connecting into the high level input (Hi Input or Unbal Hi Input on Stentor III and Studio III).
• For differential amplifiers using two subs for each channel: connect red to positive; yellow to negative; and black to chassis ground; plug the Speakon into the balanced high level input (Bal Hi Input).

Low-level connection, RCA inputs (or XLR on some models), is always an option, should high-level connection not be possible, or in a theater system where both high-level and low-level connection should be used. When connecting to the low level inputs, connect a single RCA cable to the 0dB RCA jack. Additional gain can be achieved by connecting to the +12dB input. If you are connecting two channels of stereo output from a pre-amplifier, simply use a high-quality y-adaptor to sum the two signals together.

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If you want to know the types of connectors, take a look at the link provided

http://www.audiogear.com/Neutrkcart.html

Hope this helps :)