REL claims that by hooking to your amp it gives the subs the 'flavor' of your amp.
REL speakon connection to amp vs speakers
I will be connecting 2 T/9x's to my system (B&W 805 D4) driven by a NAD M33. I am wondering if there is any audible difference between connecting them to the amp or to the speakers directly and am guessing somebody here has tried it.
I only use the system for music and I listen relatively quietly, the "room" is 16 by 16 but open concept so the total space is 16 by 50.
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@pbomberg you definitely want to connect your T/9's using the Speakon connector and connect to your amps speaker output that your speaker cables are on, for several reasons which REL explains in their videos. https://rel.net/blog/2018-01-04/how-to/how-to-connect-my-rel/
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I have also have pair of T/9x's and contrary to the above, I use the sub-out connections from my integrated tube amp to the RELs, RCA to RCA (low input not LFE .1) I've done it both ways and prefer using RCA interconnects for stereo. I also have a Yamaha A/V. My main speakers double as fronts, and the RELs are connected using the LFE input / RCA subwoofer cables so I use the RELs in dual mode (5.1 and true stereo) seamlessly. The M33 has pre-out and sub-out connections that you can use for the RELs - if you use the pre-out, the REL crossover will handle more of the bass management so in your case either should work if you decided to go this route. REL pushes the speakon connection partly because it's easier from a support perspective - everyone can use the speakon method. If they didn't want you to use the pre or sub outs, why provide the extra RCA input? I've spoken with REL support and both work, it's a matter of personal choice. If you stay with the speakon connection, trim the cables! |
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