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REL sub setup

I am looking at subs and REL seems highly recommended for music which is my only concern. I am a little confused about setup. What is the Neutrix connector? Is the best way to set up my 2 channel system (using a Sonic Frontiers Line 1 pre) to buy a y splitter and run the second pair of outs to the sub input using an interconnect designed for low frequency signals or a standard high quality IC (I would need roughly a 15 foot run)?

Thanks.

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mdomnick
mdomnick OP
332 posts
 
Thanks hrcapers-

Have you guys heard or have any opinions on REL's q201e sub vs the Storm sub? There is a lot of positive info about the Storm but not too much on the 201.

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sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
The Q201E has a small footprint (only 12 inch square). The "Q" subs are more for the Home Theater crowd, but do have the same connections and are quite musical as well. I have demo'd a Q201E at home; great sub considering how small it is. I use an old Q100E in my separate home theater system.

The other advantage for music with the "ST" Mark III subs is the selectable crossover in exact 2dB increments. The Q subs only have the typical knobs with no indication of the exact crossover frequency.
ultraviolet
105 posts
 
I have a Storm III hooked up both high level, as discussed above, and low level for movies. I was told (by a guy a Tweeters which is why I'm asking) that the sub would automatically switch back and forth between these two inputs depending on the source. Also, what happens when I play SACD or DVD-Audio? I have the setting on the back set to high level. I was told I didn't need to change this. I am constantly tweaking this for nearly every movie or piece of music so that is why I am asking. It can sound fantastic, but it's pretty high maintainence right now.
jrwr7
211 posts
 
Hey Ultraviolet,

I have two Strata IIIs and I've never noticed a switch from high pass and low pass. I've been running them for almost a year without having to touch them, except, of course, for the occasional adjusting of the crossover after changing a piece or cable(s) in my system. So sit back, enjoy and don't bother getting up to adjust the sub. I'm 100% sure the sub automatically switches back and forth depending on the signal it receives.......John
ultraviolet
105 posts
 
I'm not sure because it's not in front of me, but I think there's a knob with numbers 1-4. In the manual it says they are high pass 0 phase, high pass 180 phase, low pass 0 phase and low pass 180 phase. At least this is what I think it is. I have mine set to high pass 0 phase. If I'm not totally making this up, why would the sub have this switch if it auto detected? I guess maybe I should call REL...
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