The REL 212/SX SUBWOOFERS have increased the overall performance level of my system(s) more than any other piece of equipment or acoustical room treatment I have ever made. Highly recommended!
The high-level, unbalanced, dual-channel (stereo) input is via a Neutrik® Speakon® connector which is connected to the power amplifier’s left and right channel speaker terminals. This has the advantage of ensuring that the REL receives exactly the same signal as the main speakers.
Where do you place a REL subwoofer?
Because RELs are engineered to produce foundational low bass, it is beneficial to place a single REL into a structural corner at the front of the room, immediately behind the main front speakers. If you have a choice of corners, select the corner that is either built from stronger material (Masonry vs. Sheetrock).
How do you wire a REL subwoofer?
Are REL subwoofers good? – Related Questions
Should I leave my REL subwoofer on all the time?
Yes you can leave your subwoofer on all the time as long as it has an auto standby feature. Subwoofers in standby last longer & use less power. Older subwoofers that don’t have this function should be turned off when not in use as electricity escapes in the form of heat, causing the amplifier to get hotter than normal.
How do you ground a REL subwoofer?
Instead of connecting the BLACK wire of the high level cable, simply make a connection between an unused RCA on your system and the LFE input on the REL. The outer rings of the RCA will connect the REL to signal ground of the system.
How do you manually connect a subwoofer?
Which wire is positive on subwoofer?
typically, the positive wire is red and the ground, or negative, is black. However, most speaker wires don’t do colors. Good news is, with speakers it doesn’t really matter which one you choose as your positive and which as your negative, just so long as you are consistent.
How do I connect my subwoofer to my amp?
How to Connect a Subwoofer to an Amplifier
Turn the amplifier and the subwoofer so the backs are facing you.
Locate the plug on your amplifier that is labeled Sub Out, LFE (low frequency effects) Out or Line Out [source: KEF].
Connect the cable that was included with the subwoofer to the amplifier’s terminal.
How do I hook up my RCA subwoofer wire?
One end of the subwoofer/RCA cable will be plugged into the Subwoofer Output on the back of your receiver. This output jack is sometimes labeled as SUB, SUB OUT, SUB PREOUT etc.. The other end of the cable will be plugged into the L/LFE (white) RCA jack on the back of your sub.
Why do subwoofers have 2 RCA inputs?
Dual input allows the subwoofer an extra sensitivity adjustment. Normally, it would be enough to use a mono LFE subwoofer signal from its processor. If you have a processor with very low output so you can use a Y-splitter. By using both inputs with the same mono signal doubles the subwoofer sensitivity.
Do I need a special RCA cable for subwoofer?
you can use a standard RCA cable, but a subwoofer cable is suggested as it has more shield in it and provides more clarity and resolution. a subwoofer cable comes with a standard RCA connector but is thicker than the standard RCA cable.
Which RCA port for subwoofer?
If the subwoofer’s LINE IN uses RCA cables and the subwoofer out on the receiver/amplifier also uses RCA, plug it in using an RCA cable. If the cable is split on one end (a y-cable for both right and left channels), plug it in the R and L ports on the subwoofer.
What size subwoofer is best for sound quality?
For most people , 10-inch and 12-inch subwoofers are the best, as they are affordable and can deliver decent sound quality. If you like listening to music at higher volumes, then 15” subwoofers are the perfect choice because they will give you the best performance overall.
Is it better to use RCA or high level input?
Another advantage of high level inputs is that the cost is usually much cheaper. RCA cables can be expensive, especially if you need to make long runs. Speaker wire is relatively cheap and although certain amplifiers need adapters, running the speaker wire is much easier and less bulky than RCA cables.
Can a subwoofer port be too big?
Remember, there is such a thing as too big. As the size of the enclosure increases, the mechanical limits of the woofer will be easier to reach.
How do I make my subs more punchy?
To create punchy sub-bass in your master you can use a resonance filter with a high-pass filter around 20Hz, utilize harmonic distortion, try a sub-frequency generator, or compress and amplify the harmonics directly above your sub-frequencies. These techniques will work well but in different circumstances.
How can I make my subwoofer sound more punchy?
What hits lower sealed or ported?
Sealed enclosures reproduce the low frequencies more accurately than ported enclosures because the air inside the box acts like a shock absorber, allowing the subwoofer to move back and forth in more control.
