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REL Subwoofer: Speakon or RCA?

So, I'm currently connecting my Rogue Cronus Magnum amp to my REL Subwoofer using L/R RCA Cables. I'm leaving the amp via its variable output L/R RCA connection to the REL subwoofer L/R RCA inputs. I'm satisfied with the results. But now am wondering if, practically, I would hear an improvement (if so where? how?) if I switched to the Speakon cable for connection type. What do you think?
pawlowski6132
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daveyf
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Speakon is the way to go...BUT be very careful how you do the set up and look at the videos above. Speakon is a balanced connection and that needs to be considered when hooking up to a balanced amp. 
There are other variables depending on your amp type, but the videos do a good job of covering them.
wolf_garcia
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Long runs of RCA single ended cables aren't a good idea, but the 100,000 ohm REL "signal stealing" High Level input system doesn't seem to care how long the amp driven cable is. Plus it's easy to build them yourself.
mzkmxcv
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Using Speakon is the only good thing about REL. If you were to use RCA, there’s a lot of other subs that perform much better.
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daveyf
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@mzkmxcv

great post, you know this as a total fact and you have heard all of the possible combinations of Rel and ancillary gear.
Nice to know your opinion...even though you conveniently forgot to add....imho.
IMHO.
mzkmxcv
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Not an opinion, based on pure performance, an equally priced sub from say Rythmik, SVS, PSA, JTR, etc. will easily outperform it. REL doesn’t offer deeper extension, louder output, better microdynamics, more musicality, etc. In today’s age, you can get better for your money, they may sound good, but not as good as it’s modern competitors.
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