On Rel subs: Which are most musical?

Many high end full range speakers actually do have downward firing woofers or ports, and a basic understanding of acoustics can go a long way to getting better sound. Also, Neutric makes great XLR plugs but the Speakon plug (love those things…use 'em in pro audio) used for the REL "high level" input is somewhat unique to Neutrik as I think they invented it (el cheapo copies are around). Friggin' Lichtenstein.

Sorry @murphythecat I misread something. :)  Neutrik makes a lot of connectors, and in this case the confusion was that I was talking about XLR and you were talking about speaker connectors.

Best,

Erik

The key word was "normally". Low frequencies cover quite a range. In any case, those who make speakers with those woofers down under can have them for themselves.

I don't think of subs a musical at all....I use them to correct room resonances, and make mids and highs cleaner/clearer.

The REL ST series of subs that use the AB class amps are the ones to seek out IMHO. Try a Stadium lll with the amp/crossover removed from the enclosure and use the exact same speaker cable as the main speakers use and be prepared for an absolute revelatory experience.

I use MIT Shotgun S3.1 biwire speaker cable from my amp to speakers and use the same from the Stadium lll amp to the sub and a rear placed Strata lll sub for absolutely seemless integration and bottomless extension. One cannot tell the subs are even in operation. 

I do have full ASC tube traps in the room along with golden Sound acoustic disc corner treatment. The soundstage is huge when the recording is such and deep and tight when otherwise. Yes, unconventional but oh so worth it!