REL sub setup

The cable supplied with the REL sub has three wires with the Neutrik Speakon connector for the high level input from the amp speaker binding posts to the sub. In a system with a single stereo amp, two wires connect to the + posts on the L and R channels and the third to the - post on the R channel only. With that amp connection, the Speakon goes to the unbalanced, high level input on the sub.

The balanced, high level sub input is for mono amps and two subs. The high level inputs on the sub are preferred for music. You can also connect the line level input from an HT processor at the same time for movies and use the input switch on the sub depending on the source.

If what you care about is music, then use the supplied Neutrik cable connected to the speaker terminals on the amp. The sub will then be getting the exact same signal as the main speakers, which will greatly assist in the integration of the sub.

Thanks guys, that’s what I needed to know. One more question though; it's a bad idea to daisy chain speakers, or run multiple speakers off one amp (I know if you calculate impedance and make sure your not putting too much of a load on the amp it works). Isn't connecting the sub off my amp the same concept? Is the fact the sub has an amp compensation for this? I would then have to assume the sub handles a high watt signal in some fashion before passing it on to it's own internal amp?

What would the advantage be, if any, to connecting the sub via the amp outs on my preamp? My Line 1 does have multiple sets of outs for biamping.

I had thought about how I would connect the sub to a pre/pro when I get back to HT...that's good to know.

Ok, that was more than 1 question, but thanks again for your help and Happy Holidays.

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The high level connection has a very high impedance. Your amp won't even know that it's there. For music, this is the best way to go. The sub takes on the characteristics of the amp driving the speakers, therefor you are able to have a more seamless integration.

Thanks hrcapers-

Have you guys heard or have any opinions on REL's q201e sub vs the Storm sub? There is a lot of positive info about the Storm but not too much on the 201.

m-