Subwoofer xLr connection


I own a pair of Martin Logan Dynamo 1100XL subwoofers which include xLr input connectors. Can I connect the fully differential balanced outputs from a pleamplifier to the xLr input of the subwoofers?

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I assume that the 1100XL is a discontinued model since a search on their website ends with no results? Regardless you can connect a balanced XLR output to an unbalanced XLR input. They will work, you just will not get the common mode noise rejection.

Is "balanced XLR input" printed above or below the connectors? 

Good question. They’re in the boxes but the manual says balanced xLr. It is not discontinued Dynamo 1100x the additional x is my mistake.

Now, the manual says that input does not work with the crossover its management being by the pre processor or receiver. So I would need extra bass management because I do not know of a preamplifier with bass management. Any suggestions?

It has to be a balanced xover with equalized to preserve the balanced circuit. I do not have the preamp yet but thinking of an Audio GD with both xLr balanced outputs. The other one going to a Graaf GM20 fully balanced power amp.

Wouldn’t it be nice if a preamp with bass management fully balanced unit existed, in stereo plus 2 subwoofer outputs.

The speakers are Cain and Cain single horn Ben with 8 inches drivers by Fostex, 8 inch constant or minimum impedance