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Originally Posted by TommyV 
First of all, I do not have this REL connected to an AVR or HT so everything you stated in that post does not apply to my setup at all. Also I do not need an explanation on how bass management/speaker setup works in a HT system but thanks anyway. I have a 5.1 HT setup in another room of my house and do all configurations myself, no Auto setup.
Suggesting I am imagining what I am hearing is really a convenient and arrogant reply. You were not here listening to my A/B test so I do not put much stock in how my system sounds to you from the chair behind your computer. Thanks.
I do welcome helpful responses though and I am new to REL Sub-Bass Systems. I thought I was clear in my previous posts but the system where my REL is connected is "a music 2.1 setup". What I was wondering was if "anyone here with a 2ch setup" has utilized both the Speakon and LFE input together. It is very possible the majority of REL owners here have never even thought to connect both inputs either to compare the sound of each individual one or to hear how they both sounded together in a 2ch setup. I just happen to be one of those A/V enthusiasts who likes to test every possible configuration myself to determine what I think is the best.
I definitely hear a difference between the two types connections. I prefer the Speakon if I had to pick only one but because of how the Speakon hooks directly to the binding posts on the amp, it leaves the low level outputs open for the more traditional sub connection to be hooked up as well. I suggest REL owners with a 2ch rig to run a cable from your low level outputs and compare them individually and then together to experience it for yourself and form your own opinion. I would be interested to hear what others opinion is.
Depending on what equipment you have, you may need a Y adapter if your only option is regular stereo pre outs. My preamp has summed mono sub outputs so it is easy for me to connect it both ways with a standard single RCA cable.
First of all, I do not have this REL connected to an AVR or HT so everything you stated in that post does not apply to my setup at all. Also I do not need an explanation on how bass management/speaker setup works in a HT system but thanks anyway. I have a 5.1 HT setup in another room of my house and do all configurations myself, no Auto setup.
Suggesting I am imagining what I am hearing is really a convenient and arrogant reply. You were not here listening to my A/B test so I do not put much stock in how my system sounds to you from the chair behind your computer. Thanks.
I do welcome helpful responses though and I am new to REL Sub-Bass Systems. I thought I was clear in my previous posts but the system where my REL is connected is "a music 2.1 setup". What I was wondering was if "anyone here with a 2ch setup" has utilized both the Speakon and LFE input together. It is very possible the majority of REL owners here have never even thought to connect both inputs either to compare the sound of each individual one or to hear how they both sounded together in a 2ch setup. I just happen to be one of those A/V enthusiasts who likes to test every possible configuration myself to determine what I think is the best.
I definitely hear a difference between the two types connections. I prefer the Speakon if I had to pick only one but because of how the Speakon hooks directly to the binding posts on the amp, it leaves the low level outputs open for the more traditional sub connection to be hooked up as well. I suggest REL owners with a 2ch rig to run a cable from your low level outputs and compare them individually and then together to experience it for yourself and form your own opinion. I would be interested to hear what others opinion is.
Depending on what equipment you have, you may need a Y adapter if your only option is regular stereo pre outs. My preamp has summed mono sub outputs so it is easy for me to connect it both ways with a standard single RCA cable.
Never said you did, but I am pretty familiar with your preamp and know a thing or two about the REL "sub bass system", which to be honest, isn't exactly all that different from utilizing the hi level connections on the back of a sub.
As to your comment about "listening from behind my computer", was a good one, but subwoofers aren't a mystery nor is sound reproduction. Using a speakon or the LFE connection shouldn't/won't have any variance in the subwoofers extension capabilities as both connections are just passing the signal. If you use the sub preout on the back the 2100 and set the xover to say 60, then that is what is being sent to the sub, no different if you were to use the xover on the back of the REL with the speakon.
Lot of great designers and engineers in the DIY portion of this site with quite a few highly respected manufacturers represented there as well. If you have a moment, I recommend taking a stroll through there and maybe even ask some questions or start a thread here the subwoofer forum so you'll get more feedback on your questions.
trying to get the sound just right. I have now moved on from the parasound to a Rotel pre/pro that I am using as a preamp. I think it is superior to any of the other 2ch preamps I have tried. My amp is Rotel so I think the preamp being Rotel just gives me overall superior sound and better bass.
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