ReL Subs: High Level or Low Level connection

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

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

+1 @carlsbad.  I have two REL in each of my two stereo systems, and have tried low level and high level inputs.  The high level (speakon) was the way to go for me, blending better (seamlessly) and improving everything.  I still run my floor standing speakers full range.  And the REL Baseline Blue was the way to go without breaking the bank on sub wires.

For me hi level is best. I’m sure there are advantages for low level with some systems. I have two EVO 400 amps plus 2 REL 212SX. My main speakers are connected to the 4 ohm tap and the RELs to the 8. It is an ideal situation in my opinion. The hi-level adjustments are easy to integrate with the main speakers. 

I like to run my mains full range, never with any type of high pass going to my Amp.  With a low crossover the REL will never call attention to itself.   

I start with RELs recommended volume initially and the crossover set to 25 and slowly work my way up with a bunch of different material until the sub disappears and does no harm, only making itself known when the content demands it. 

@thebingster I have both subs set somewhere around 60hz. I had them set too low previously and could hear the transition between my mains and the subs. I have stand mounts so that might make the transition more obvious when it’s not right but I could clearly hear it. I tuned it by ear by raising the crossover until the transition was smooth and seamless. What the correct crossover point for you is really speaker and room dependent so start somewhere just above the lowest frequency your speakers are rated and work your way up until the integration works for your ears.