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Subwoofer switch

Hello and Happy New 2020 Year.

I recently bought a Rel T7i.

It works really well and I am very pleased with the product.

Having said that, I am not the kind of person that leaves it on 24/7 and the switch is in the back 6" off the ground. Not comfortable to go to to turn on or off.

Not a big deal but it would be nice to have a switch via the remote control or more accessible than the back, way down.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.

Bo.
bohe60s
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imhififan
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You can use a wireless control or a WIFI smart plug outlet:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NASZ0UM/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01NASZ0UM&pd_rd_w=2...=

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVPKD8Z/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07CVPKD8Z&spLa=ZW5j...=
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millercarbon
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Leave it on 24/7. If it helps, you can rationalize it by telling yourself the extra power consumption is increasing CO2. Geologically speaking the planet is near the lowest its ever been. The higher the CO2 the faster plants grow and the less water they use. So do your part to save the planet: leave it on.
bohe60s OP
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@imhififan looks interesting. Thank you.
bohe60s OP
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Thank you for the responses. I can surmise from the design of the sub woofer that it is meant to stay on all the time. 

Cheers,

B.
bohe60s OP
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Hello again.

I thought some of you may be interested in the reply I got from REL.

When the 7Ti subwoofer is not receiving any signal from the amp. In other words, it is "idle". It consumes 7.2 watts.

At 25 cents per KWh it comes to $15 a year to keep it on idle 24/7.

Regards,

B.
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