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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I have a pair of T/i subs in my two channel system. I have both connections laid out depending on amp. Yes, the RCA's are a long run (purchased new from SVS..excellent people to deal with) but IMO based on my system and ears I prefer the low level connection. I feel it gives you more "head room" to make adjustments on the rear and allows the subs to do what they're suppose to do.

Appreciate all the input

Sounds like a HiFi debate

Equal numbers on both sides of the issue

I just compared using Hi level vs low level

At a given amp level and the same music the high level is 1-2 db higher than when using low level using my Pass Labs INT-60

High level sounds a bit better to my ears.

I'm a little disappointed as I was hoping to sell these baseline blues 

For all of you who uses the high level connection. With the sub on and volume all the way down, does your main speaker sound different than when the sub is completely off? I have a feeling high level connection is effecting my amp somehow, like what Mijostyn said earlier in the post.

I forgot to mention I’m using S510 driven by Luxman m900u with Magico Q3 as main. When the sub is on and volume down to 0, the Q3 sounds less transparent, warmer with more midrange body. So I’m wondering if the high level connection is effecting the Luxman.