ReL Subs: High Level or Low Level connection


Good morning,

I have Rel S510 x2 in my system

Currently using Hi Level connection to my Pass Labs Int-60.

Had a conversation with a learned individual who feels very strongly that I should be using Low Level instead. Just Get the sun out of where the speakers are connected to the Amp

Any thoughts out there?

Thank you

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You likely already know this, but I forgot to say that the crossover setting on the sub is critical to getting it integrated.  Obviously it’s speaker dependent but I started with mine too low.  

Initially, I agree with lalitk. I'll say my extremely short lived experience with REL  favored using the low level signal.

Relocating the sub-bass speaker and equalizing the low level signal greatly improved every aspect of the product. Except for its dramatic -6dB roll off beginning in the mid 30Hz region. It remained void of any worthwhile desirable and delicate subsonic output present on many recordings. A degree of which is provided by most all -3dB subwoofers.

Personal taste is everything.

@oddiofyl and @jastralfu, what crossover level setting would you recommend?

I too, have a single Rel S510, and my speakers are 3-way, floorstanders (PMC Fact 12s). My integrated is darTZeel LHC-208 Mk2. Currently I have the crossover at 40Hz. Would appreciate your inpout.

I attach 2 RELs together with AQ screw-on spades to attach to the amp, currently a Pass XA-25. Low level inputs on the RELs have never interested me as you need long RCAs which are generally a bad idea, and the high level makes more sense.

I'm a learned person and it seems logical to me that low level inputs would be better.

But I've known people with REL subs who claim the high level inputs are better and the sound of their systems confirms it sounds great.  I think the REL is designed to use the high level inputs and that's how I would go if I needed subs.

Not a fan of adding a crossover as I prefer my music minimally processed.  

Jerry