@buellrider97 mike, that option is on the table. REL’s initial reaction was that one shouldn’t stack stereo connected subs, but they’re looking at my room dimensions and placement limitations. Stacking may prove to be better than doing nothing.
Subwooofer with Monoblocks set up question
A recent post by @patrickalston got me to thinking about my own potential monoblock situation.
In a few days, I plan to start testing out replacing my CODA CSiB (V2) integrated for a pair of Gato PWR-222 monoblocks with the Spatial Lab Raven preamp. The Raven has one set of XLR outputs and one set of RCAs, and they can be used simultaneously. In that room i have 1 REL T/9x and no room for a 2d sub. Gato and REL are quite clear that you cannot connect 2 monoblocks to a single subwoofer.
My plan is to connect the Raven to the PWR-222s via XLRs and to use the single-ended outputs to connect the Raven to a Schiit GJALLARHORN F and connect the REL T/9x to the stereo speaker outputs of the GJALLARHORN F. My theory is that this will avoid the potential shorting of the Gatos and allow both right and left channel bass signals to get to the REL. (The Schiit will actually be connected to the REL Arrow transmitter, so the T/9x is electrically safe in any case, i think.).
As the GJALLARHORN F is Class AB non-differential, I can connect the REL high-level cable in the normal/simple way without needing to float the ground cable or ground it to the amp chassis.
Gemini agrees that this approach is technically sound.
Does anybody on here think i am about to do something very bad or stupid? I really don’t want to damage the Gatos.
Thanks!
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Hello @kirkwallace! I run my two REL Carbon Specials with their Longbow Wireless. I now they have changed wireless systems over the recent years. Mine allows high or low level inputs to the Longbow. I prefer the high level, and the system works flawlessly. At first, I was fundamentally opposed to anything wireless, simply because I felt wired must be better. But putting the subs in traditional places, just inside my speakers, created serious bass nodes and booming behind my head where I sit, as there is a central wall for HVAC behind my couch. So I used the wireless to allow me to slide the subs around. Voila! placing them each well off to the side, actually on the side walls, worked like magic. Now my subs are basically impossible to locate, and blend perfectly without booming. Sub placement is finicky, and wireless allows locations that you would never even consider, let alone try with wires. I would even recommend the wireless just to figure out ideal locations, even if you want to later run wire; but no need as the system is perfect. AS for the class D amps, I did formerly own a pair of Mola Mola Makua Hypex amps, and their hook up to subs was different. I believe I had to float the ground, but was able to use high level from one amp to one sub. As far as the stereo inputs to one sub, I have always been in the camp of just use one channel. I doubt you would hear the L / R difference, but one sub never images or disappears like two. Best of luck! I do love the speed and sound of REL. |
Thanks @fastfreight . I do plant to check out single channel before i do anything else. (Needless to say the T/9x does not work with Longbow Wireless; not sure what your Class D amp comment is about, but maybe i am missing something,) |
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