How to Add a Sub on a 2 Channel System?

I agree with the speaker level connections. I have pre-out/main-in rca jacks on my Brston B60 integrated and originally had the sub hooked up using these. After switching to the speaker level inputs on my Velodyne sub connected to the speaker jacks on the back of the B60 I felt that the sound had improved substantially. I believe that this was due to the fact that the signal was now routed only through the bryston for the mains rather than through the Velodyne and back. I think that the inferior electronics in the Velodyne (compared with the Bryston) muddied up the sound. Just my xperience & opinion.

Ellery

REL and Vandersteen both connect at the speaker binding posts so you wouldn't need to modify your pre amp. If you are going to only use one sub go with the REL, I have owned both and would only use the Vandersteens if you can afford two.

Agaffer, Could you say more about why you think one REL works better than one Vandersteen? I'm interested in both these subs. Thanks.

Hi,
I'm using maggie 3.6's biwired with monoblocks, what is the best way to add a sub in this configuration?
Also, is it best to leave the speakers running full range?
Do I need an active x-over with this setup, or can a sub be added keeping my existing maggie x-overs?

Thanks

Rooze

Rooze, I think it depends on the design of your amps, but REL recommends two subs with most bridged mono setups connected from the speaker terminals on the amp to the high level inputs on the sub, one sub on each amp. I'm assuming you have one amp on each speaker now. In that case, no need for a separate active XO and it would not go through the maggie xo either. You would still send the full range signal to the speakers and the subs would be set to fill in the lower frequencies where the mains roll off.

You may need to contact the amp manufacturer to get their recommendations, or someone here may know if you provide more specific information.