How to Connect a Subwoofer to Anything V2.0

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Review this Russound ADP-1.2 Speaker-level to Line-level Adapter👻🎃

[@mistymangham4410]

I'm getting into audio again after a long time away. So I'm building my audio system now. How well do you believe this will sound. I'm getting a SONY SA-CS9, I'm getting a set of BOSTON ACOUSTICS HD5 I'll have them hooked up to a TOSHIBA SD-6109C? Another question my bedroom is roughly 10 feet x 11 feet. I know pretty small. Would you recommend adding a larger set of floor speakers I've got a vintage set of PIONEER (I believe were from the 1990s). Looking for advice. T.I.A.

[@PyroKing253]

I've got the Polk Audio PSW108 10" Powered Subwoofer | 100W Peak Power for my pc monitor hope it works and hooks up easy

[@PixelGolf]

You like the sb1000pro over the pb1000pro? Seems like I’m constantly being told pb1000pro is superior…

[@tanmoy0683]

Hi Randy, amazing review..Can I ask a quick question, I am complete beginer in this HT journey, just bought myself a Kef Q950, Kef Surrounds, Denon x3500 (old one from my cousin), SVS SB1000 and AudioaLab 7000a.. Currently Denon is running the Surround and Centre, and the SUB.. Audiolab is running as pre-amp with those Kef950s.. I am currently happy with the setup, but want to try connecting SVS to AudioLab... Not exactly sure with the cabling part, will it be a Y Splitter type RCA, 1 Male to the "In" socket in SVS to 2 Male RCA in the Pre-Outs sockets in the AudioLab

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Nailed it

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😂😂🤣🤣. That cracked me up lmao 🤣

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😂

[@jeffatmama8523]

Got a little bit muddy.

[@Dis-Emboweled]

It sure did sound good circling the drain

[@corb6106]

Found a SVS SB-2000 Pro at my local Goodwill for $35. Perfect condition but was missing the power cord. Called SVS and they sent me the power cord for free! Excellent customer service! Love the sub...hits hard. Love your channel.

[@Idiotsincarshere]

Lucky!

[@josemartin2557]

You make everything about audio simple, clear and specific… Always helpful Man!!! You are good. Thank you

[@mr.blackhawk142]

But he a cheap bestid! 😁

[@shehandesilva7530]

Just got a Polk PSW10, this is the only video on all of KZbin that made any sense around the volume, crossover, and phase settings on the back of the sub. THANK YOU! Knew there was a reason I had subscribed to your channel many months ago!

[@Mylittlepwny666]

Wow, thank you for this comprehensible explanation! As a HiFi beginner it is pretty hard to understand what other people are talking about when they are explaining something - but you helped me a LOT!

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[@jaygee3032]

@@cheapaudioman 1 quick question I have a audiophile sub cable but it only has one of the red white connections on the end that goes to the sub the other end has two both red and white But the other has 1 And the sub itself has 2 so will plugging it into the red port work

[@r41866]

Haha, for me, a graduate from EE, your explanation is as clear as crystal. I know it is extremely confusing to some people such as my sister. Thanks.

[@ringledinglebingle]

I did it a bit differently myself! I was building a system on a serious budget. I got some used Tannoy Proto-J bookshelf monitors, a Sony STR-DH190, and a Klipsch R12SW (subwoofer) from a firesale when they were discontinued. But the R12SW doesn't have speaker level inputs, and the Sony unit is only 2 channels - so what I did was I bought a line-out converter (Access AX-MLOC725) to create a set of RCA outs, piggybacking off the speaker wire, which I could then run to the sub. And it actually works really well. The line-out converter is intended for automotive use, and it even has a power wire, but the signal system is passive - the power wire is just for amp switching, but not required to pass signal. I also used a little insignia DAC to connect it to my TV - and the DAC is... Not great, but it gets the job done well enough, kind of. Ordered a Schiit Modi 3 the other day, hasn't come in yet, but it should be way better than the Insignia one. All in all I spent somewhere in the neighborhood of $650 to get a system that, IMO, punches way, way above its weight. And the line-out converter allowed me to use a miraculously inexpensive sub that otherwise wouldn't have worked. I'm quite proud of myself for that one

[@roikhockenberger2790]

The speaker inputs on the SVS are for left and right channel. From your amp you would run a separate set of speaker cables to the sub, and a set of cables to the speakers. This is a clarification from the SVS manual.

[@xxxYYZxxx]

Yes! Even if the sub has high-level out, run 2 sets of wires. The high-level out is just a chunk of metal in the signal path to your main speakers, plus depending on the sub's location, using the high-level output could make wiring difficult to nearly impossible.

[@mpsmithobrien]

Randy, thanks for well explained advice; my old paradigm PDR 10 sub just joined my new. Aiyima T9 ($85 from Walmart) to balance with either Neumi BS 5 or Klipsch R14 M currently in the A/B modes during breaking in. It’s coming together for a low budget retirement ! Keep the videos coming!!!

[@Dis-Emboweled]

Being an old-school car audio competition guy, this video makes me happy. So many things I had to learn by trial and error ( and maybe a melted spider or two ) that you simply explain. 😁

[@totaleXess]

We still have to deal with this complexity in 2024 😂

[@0bzen22]

It's a game changer, really, on a 2-way stereo setup, or any setup. Especially if you're into bass-heavy stuff, or have your stereo hooked up to your TV.

[@lightfusegetaway]

Literally anything. I just hooked a subwoofer up to my mashed potatoes. Man, that bass is smooth and buttery! (Also, kidding aside, great video Randy!)

[@bosmaior114]

Many thanks for this video! I thought you might be interested in the following, alternative approach to connecting a subwoofer to your sound system if your audio card or DAC has no 'subwoofer out' and/or you want more control over the audio signal that goes to the subwoofer but are not able to achieve this by other means (e.g. through software): - Split the left- and right-channel analog audio outputs of your audio card or DAC; - Use low-pass FMOD plugs to filter the higher audio frequencies from the duplicate left- and right audio outputs that you want to use with the subwoofer; - If the subwoofer does not have separate inputs for the left and right channels: merge the output of the two FMOD plugs using an audio Y-splitter cable; - Send the merged signal to the subwoofer. This is how I added a subwoofer to my PC audio system, with a crossover point that was appropriate to my other speakers.

[@juliangomez5368]

Excellent tutorial! While I didn’t learn anything, I sure wish I had known about you when I first started out. You very clearly and succinctly lay out a lot of info that many audiophiles just “pick up” along the way through trial and error. I’d highly recommend this for anyone just starting out. On a side note, would be nice to see you do some side by side comparisons between budget pieces and more expensive pieces. Eg, how does that emotiva amp compare with a parasound that costs six times more? Well-done.

[@gcahill51]

This is a useful tip-based video. I've been trying to connect a B&W ASW608 sub to a Rega Brio that has not pre-out and, in fact, was doing it wrong, or at least the hard way. One suggestion: sketch out a diagram of these connections for visual learners, even if it's just on a beer-stained cocktail napkin. Keep up the good work.

[@williamsmith9194]

Good explanation. I understood. You even named some sub woofers to choose. This never gets old

[@bhsham]

Very educative for a beginner like me. Thank you, Randy!

[@cuzzinbri]

I've enjoyed the PSW10 for several years! I worked it into a 2 channel stereo system with the speaker level inputs and it sounds awesome.

[@ethansmith8442]

I got that subwoofer today! I have a external 2.1 amp with two subwoofer speaker wire outputs. What connection cables would I need?

[@patriciag6127]

Just ordered the SVS SB 1000 pro. Hopefully will arrive this week sometime. Thank you so much for your easy to understand and extremely helpful videos, Randy! God bless.

[@aaronbrown5252]

How do you like your new sub?

[@patriciag6127]

@@aaronbrown5252 It is beautiful both aesthetically and in sound. I bought the SVS Soundpath isolation feet which were nice but I was able to achieve a slightly better sound by raising the sub up on an IsoAcoustic stand. Thanks for your question. Take care, friend.

[@aaronbrown5252]

@@patriciag6127 I ordered the SVS PB 1000 Pro and it's supposed to arrive tomorrow. I hope that I'm as happy as you are!

[@patriciag6127]

@@aaronbrown5252 ooo! Congratulations. I'm confident you'll love it provided the rooms not too big and you compliment it with good main speakers.

[@Scrufboy]

Something is off a bit here my brother. About 6:17 you talk about speaker level input. The third way.... You mention putting in the speaker lines(you tap across 4 binding posts on the amp output) into the sub. Where you also then tap, on the sub's 4 binding posts. But on the sub, you actually tap 2 posts up top and say - speakers input. Then you tap the lower 2 posts at 6:21and say... speaker outputs. The 4 binding posts on that SVS sub are all inputs. 1 pos, 1 neg for each - right and left. You need 8 binding posts or connections on a sub for high level input from amp to high level output for your speakers. I'm not sure if anyone else mentioned this to you. Figured I would chime in and help a bit. I mention this because I'm upgrading across the board. I have a Schiit HEL 2e running into the Aiyima a07 as a mini desktop solution. I have the KEF Q150's paired with an old Sony SA-W2500 sub. It has 8 connectors for this 3rd way. However, the sub is sloppy and slow. I also have the META's arriving either tomorrow or Wednesday to test out. I wanted to pick up this sub you have featured. It looks as though I cannot hook it up this third way with my current setup. I do need a sealed, moderately accurate, somewhat fast sub... This SVS seems to be right for my budget. With that... I need your help. Heck, I just need help period. I am considering ordering the Aiyima A3001 - www.aiyima.com/products/subwoofer-amplifier-aiyima-a3001?variant=29384225554507 Would the 3.5mm output from the A07 to the RCA inputs on the A3001 via 3.5mm to RCA connect help me get connected to this sub, through this sub amp? Quick, Dirty & Cheap! Got any thoughts? Is this a credible 4th way? Wondering how to dial it all in if it's doable. Aiyima sells the lower powered sub amp paired with the A07. Thoughts? Side note: D320's came today... box was really damaged. Wharfedale is offering me a refund. Would have loved to test them out. Maybe put them into my kids gaming setup. Oh well. Thanks for your time and attention. Maybe a Subwoofer 3.0 video is in order.

[@boldstrike]

The 3rd way to connect the sub left me a bit confused, because on that one, you have 4 terminals, unless it is R and L (IN) and R and L (out) you can't get connection out to a pair of speakers, you can only connet to one of the towers (left or right). So as I see it, to pass the signals to the subwoofer and then to the speakers you would need 8 connectors, 2+2 IN where the amp connects and 2+2 OUT to both towers. If those 4 you have are all IN , you need an amp with 2 channels A+B where A connects to the towers and B to the sub, on the amp you have to select A+B to run at the same time. A=speakers B=sub

[@onepieceatatime]

Hi Randy - BTW you **CAN** hook up a subwoofer to an amp's speaker terminals even if they sub doesn't have high-level inputs. You just need a small passive device known as a "speaker-level to line-level converter" - these are often used in car audio. They are reasonably priced (a.k.a. "cheap"!) and a nice option for people who don't have a sub out and also don't have speaker-level inputs on their subwoofer.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

It SNOT they sub, it's THY sub!!! 🤪

[@1Mind-Over]

Ha ha! Listening how you explain placement of your subwoofer, doing the subwoofer 'crawl' was really a stupendous idea 💡. Man I was already doing that all along, then you coined the word for it. Such a great sensible suggestion. Thanks man 😀

[@Spaniard47]

Randy, there is yet another way of hooking up a sub! For subs without speaker level inputs, you can use what's called a line level converter to turn a high level input into low level RCAs. This is often used in vehicle audio systems but it works just as good for home use if your receiver has no RCA output and your sub has no speaker level inputs.

[@cheapaudioman]

I’ve used those before in the car. Thanks for mentioning that

[@benbryson6598]

I have this issue and it's surprising how few home LLC units are available because imo most vintage amps don't have a pre out and most subs don't have speaker level ins

[@DethFromAbove1985]

Is there any advantage or disadvantage to using speaker level inputs vs LFE for music or movies? Got a vintage amp. Might get a node for the LFE out etc.

[@mattbarton8480]

Great vid again. Just thought I’d pass on the 4th way to connect to a sub if you don’t have a subwoofer line out on the amp and also don’t have high level inputs on the sub. Jumper the speakers either at the amp or the speakers and run them into a line level converter. You can then join the two rca’s from the line level converter into a single rca and plug that into the sub line in. (I do this with the Reisong A12 into a JBL stage A120p sub and it works a treat)

[@So_called-v1j]

I got a mechanic creeper and gotta tell you your crawling subwoofer placement method is a lot of fun man. I also used my cordless microphone for even easier maneuvers 😁

[@So_called-v1j]

In the end though i shoved the single RCA cable back in and then shoved that woofer back where it was, always short a wire or a connector or incompatibility isses.

[@Lightworker444]

Great review. I have two questions. 1, was just touched upon at the end. Phase. So I have a new receiver that has a sub out, but recently obtained an older Polk sub that has no l f e in. Have attached the cable to the sub out, and place the other end into either the left or right RCA in on the back of the sub. Seems to work, but my question is am I losing any frequencies? My second question is regarding the phase. This older polk has zero or 180. I switch it back and forth but don't know that I actually tell a difference. What is phase actually doing?

[@adirectconflict]

FINALLY....you've provided the OPTIMAL way to connect the sub woofer = RCA connectors....AWESOME VIDEO!!!!! So many others suggest speaker wire connections.....WRONG!!! ...and the 325+ people who disliked this video should get their GED before posting anything online ever again.

[@Peter_Jenner]

I totally agree with you Randy but most subs don't seem to have speaker level inputs. I am lucky enough to have the SVS PB 1000 Pro driven by a vintage Luxman amp. It's bloody nice.

[@AndxRev]

I am using 2 Yamaha NS-SW100BL subs with my AV receiver, it only has a LFE input and gain control, which is fine for me. Subjectively, I think this sub sounds fantastic compared to my previous sub which was the Polk you mentioned. I know Yamaha gets a lot of hate, but I dig this sub - especially for the price which was $130 on Accessories4less. It's punchy and blends nicely with my 5.2.2 setup (with 2 bass shakers). Curious what you think of Yamaha overall, I have the NS-F150 towers and I think they are pretty good.

[@mikecampbell5856]

I use the speaker level inputs/outputs for two of my stereo systems and the audio in for my home theater. The subs take the low frequency loads off of the main speakers and they sound cleaner.

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[@edsokolowski2342]

What would you recommend to use on an 80's passive subwoofer to connect to a Sony STR D590 receiver? If I simply parallel the sub speaker terminals with the receiver's main speaker terminals and turn up the volume, the protection in the receiver trips. Thanks!

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[@petet5401]

Love the presentation! Very useful info and how to set up! Thanks Ramdy!

[@bradleyengen9473]

I like that you review audio that most people can afford you don't cater to just rich

[@sinatralala]

Randy, fantastic video as always! Question. Can the BOYUURANGE REISONG A10 be hooked up to a sub since there are only ports for CD and AUX? If it cannot, can an external switcher with extra RCA's be used to accommodate up the sub?

[@cliffd7164]

For cable management purposes I am opting to use Speaker Line Input to add two Airmotiv SE12 Flex subs to complement some old Magnepan 10QR speakers. Each will be paired with a respective L or R speaker. My question: Assuming I can hook up with either of the methods discussed is either method better when it comes to sound quality?

[@stevelouie5928]

The svs subwoofer only has a speaker level in. You would run speaker wires from the amp to the sub but would you then run wires from the amp to the bookshelf speakers?

[@isaacokon1464]

Pls can I hook up an external subwoofer to my all in one LG bh9540tw home theatre, the sub that came with it is not having a good bass, and do I need active or passive sub??

[@jcepri]

WOW! This is so helpful! I just bought this same sub and I'm trying to hook it up. This video is a gift and it was even uploaded on my birthday! lol Seriously, it seems like 98% of YT creators do unboxings and reviews, but very few explain how to set it up and even fewer explain the reasoning behind it. This is extremely helpful to a beginner like me. I bought a new TV on Black Friday which has led to a cascade of additional purchases I had no intention of making, including a Denon receiver, 5 Polk speakers (front and rear + center) and this sub. The receiver has been a BEAST to understand. I'm sitting here last night with all these boxes everywhere and I'm watching TV on my laptop because I couldn't figure out why I had no sound. I've contacted Denon several times and finally gave up when I realized no one there seems to be able to help. Anyone, sorry for the tangent. I'm grabbing my coffee now and finish this video, right after I subscribe! :-)

[@GlennMariano]

How would you connect an audio interface to a sub that doesn't have speaker level outputs but TRS outputs for example, while the sub only has the speaker level/RCA inputs?

[@itzjustkris7964]

ide like some help is there any way to get balanced audio on the speedwoofer 12s RSL?

[@deputy3690]

Great video Randy! In your opinion which way do you recommend I hook up a sub for 2 channel with a vintage receiver ( Pioneer SX-880) ? I plan to use a vintage Pioneer graphic EQ with an Elac 1010 sub.

[@helpontheway]

youre a god! you changed my perspective on boring titles. dont know why I clicked on your video but glad I did. The subs should pick up quick but if all fails, I totally see you in comedy films. You have the perfect fit for hollywood I feel.

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[@bradstudio]

This cleared a lot of stuff up; thanks! I'm hooking my sub up to a TOS LINK cable using an Toslink/RCA converter from my TV.

[@mack7882]

So got Klipsch Rp 600m speakers, an Aiyima A07 amp with an Aiyima T8 preamp and a Bellari EQ570 equalizer - I want to get an SVS 1000 SB Pro: in your opinion 1. would I be able to theoretically seemlessly integrate this combination such that I have smooth full musical response without a booming base, 2. how would you recommend hooking them up as I can do it any of the three ways you mention, and 3. given the speakers I have where would you recommend initially setting the crossover?

[@oddball_the_blue]

0:50 - That reminds of me a toilet cistern I once came across. "This toilet is fitted with Dolby sound - Takes the slush out of flush, takes the hiss out of piss"

[@turtlet7201]

Good morning Randy. Could you rank the Elac unifi ub5.2 on scale 1-10, in terms of soundstage, and then also imaging capability. How do you think the higher priced Elac speaker compares to JBL stage a130, how much of an upgrade do you think it is? Thank you :) !

[@1LifeAdvs]

Thank you for this wonderful video. What is the smallest subwoofer would you recommend? I have very limited space and currently have a polk psw350 that came with a setup I bought used from someone. I just feel it's too powerful and taking up too much space for my small apartment living room.

[@mattyj3051]

Great video!! How do you hook up a sub to your beloved Yamaha cr 800? I have a cr1020. I think it has a pre amp out. Would I use that?

[@BRAAM007007]

Thank you for the video! I noticed that the sub in the video has a single speaker-level input and a single speaker-level output. Does it mean it would only get the bass from one of the channels? The Sony SACS9, however, has two of them, so would I connect both R and L channels to the speaker, and then both bookshelf speakers to the sub? Is there an advantage, in terms of signal quality to the sub, between connecting it in line over connecting it through a headphone output of my amp? (I am using a cheap Moukey Audio Amplifier 2 Channel) Thanks!

[@catra7971]

hey so planning on getting a SVS SB-1000 and already have a gtk-x5 whats the best option of connectiong those 2 wanna have cables ready before it arrived !?

[@Heavy69Metal]

I’m looking at adding a subwoofer and not sure how to pick one since my amp is 2 channel 700 watts RMS per channel , I was wanting to know what power rating in a subwoofer to look for in a dual coil that will handle 700 watts rms and if I parallel it that’s 350 watts rms for each coil? My amp is 2ohm optimized so seeking a 4ohm dual coil subwoofer. Is that what I am needing to seek and do and it will give me the full 700 watts RMS to the subwoofer once is it paralleling it from 4ohm to 2ohm?

[@kennygonzalez114]

Hey, I have a 5.1 vizio surround sound system connected to my tv via ARC cable. Can I connect an additional subwoofer to the RCA out of the tv? I want the existing surround sound + the additional subwoofer sounding at the same time? Do tv's send sound "out" signal to all the ports at the same time?

[@jerst6708]

I have an old Sansui amp and 2 Sansui speakers, 8 ohms each. I just got an optimus pro sw-14 passive sub, 8 oms, with in and out speaker jacks. My concern is ganging up on just the A or B side and changing the impedance too much for the amp, or will the amp compensate? I don't want to heat this amp up. The amp is rated for 4 - 8ohm spkrs., but separately on A + B

[@bearded_wolverine3503]

This helped a lot. I have the klipsch r120sw and the klipsch r51pm, so im guessing that the starting settings you suggest will apply?

[@babaoriley5751]

Hi Randy very helpful thx just got a Martin logan dynamo 700 it has a SWT wireless option I plan to use. It has two rca ins from my Yamaha rx-a1040 home theater amp. I haven’t turned the amp around to see if it has two sub rca outs or one. The sub has its own amp, has both lfe and rca inputs. With the wireless looks like there is only two rca ins so lfe is out when using wireless. I’m running 2 channel stereo and have martin logan towers for my main front speakers. Super small room so I’ll move it around till I find a good spot to place it. Am I doing this ( hook up) correct or any recommendations? Please let me know. Thx Mike

[@MrKellyak47]

I just got s 12"monoprice today to replace my yamaha 6.5 sub." the yamaha home reciever has one sub out put, so i bought a short y splitter and hooked the subwoofer to the reciever, but no sound is coming from the Monoprice. Any thought? The yamaha sub worked fine. Just wanted more bass.

[@crisjr6478]

I have a question, if like that svs sub it only says speaker input can you still come out from those same posts to the bookshelves? Or if it’s an AB receiver should I A to the bookshelves and B to the sub ? Or keep it like The first question coming out the sub inputs to bookshelves and only using A on the AB receiver?

[@aceofspades6667]

I have an anthem str integrated amp 2 channel only that has ARC room correction. There is a crossover and bass management on the integrated amp. There is a mono mode and a stereo mode with L/R outputs. On the rythmik lv12m sub I just got there is an LFE input and L/R line inputs. Is it better for me to use an rca output into the subs for stereo mode or should I run a single rca output and into the single LFE input?

[@shazman15]

Would appreciate some guidance. Thinking of purchasing the SVS SB1000 pro, I have a Yamaha NR303D amp, which means I will have to go with your suggested option 3, as there is no dedicated amp connection; the two speaker wires will be connected to the sw, but couldn’t clearly see where the sw speaker level output wires would go?. Additionally, applying this method would the sw volume be controlled directly through the main amp, or would I have to jump between the main amp and the sw (which may be a little painful to manage). Would appreciate your thoughts. Cheers!!

[@richardbarber3806]

If I hook up an active sub with line in/pre amp out can I connect a passive sub to the speaker cable terminals on the back of my active sub?

[@Callbeast]

I have these on the way from Amazon: AIYIMA D05 + SONY SSCS5 + POLK PSW10. The amp has a single sub out but the sub does not have an LFE and so I ordered a long Y RCA cable to be able to connect the two and have sub placement flexibility. Will the sub's volume adjust with the amp's remote same as the Sony's with this connection, or do I need to use the speaker level inputs connection in order to have that functionality: (16ga from amp to Polk speaker level inputs and then 16ga from Polk to Sony's)?

[@timcurtis9087]

Which is the better connection for music room sub out or wire direct?

[@379val]

Great presentation. Have polk psw10 sub and sony stereo receiver str-dh190 and connected polk tsi100 speakers to a, and connect b from receiver to sub speaker level input left and right using speaker wire. Run a and b from receiver. Is this the best way?

[@Alan-mq9om]

Is it better to use and LFE cable or rca for a sub? I noticed that an LFE from the same brand was more expensive than the RCA. I used an RCA to aux since my amps sub out is aux.

[@aether-elephant]

I have a huge bass head and cab for guitars, can I hook it up to my AV receiver on the sub pre-out?

[@tomasquijano8828]

any reccomendations on a 6in subwoofer? I’m appartment bound and worried about too much base…I just want to warm up the sound of my bookshelf speakers. (monitor audio). Connecting to. DAC with only L/R rca output

[@mariotrujillo9480]

I think this has been asked before but have you had a chance to listen to the RSL Speedwoofer 10s? If so, what are your thoughts? I believe that's a sub you can connect to anything too.

[@BuzzSX]

Hi Randy, I bought myself a SVS 2000 Pro and I want to plug it into my Monster power conditioner but the power cord is a good 6 feet short. Is it ok to use an extension cord with the subwoofer? Can it have a negative impact on sound and do I need a certain AWG wire, maybe 12/14 AWG? Can’t seem to find much info on the subject so I am assuming it’s ok to do. Thanks

[@Rtuzemsky]

What’s the best way to connect this sub with Bluesound node streamer and Aiyima A07 amp? Thank you🙏🏻

[@steve5924]

Say, if I have Aiyima A07 power amp you recommended, can I connect to subwoofer by this way: Aiyima A07: 4 speaker output posts-> 2-pair speaker cable -> 1-pair main speakers AND Aiyima A07: 3.5mm output (it's also full range audio signal right?) -> 3.5mm to 2-RCA cable -> Subwoofer: 2-RCA input Then we match subwoofer to main speakers by adjusting phase , low-pass frequency, & volume, right? Final question: once done, do we use the main volume knob on Aiyima A07 to control overall listening of both main speakers and subwoofer? Or we need to use the source volume control such as iPhone or CD player or DAC to control BOTH?

[@ramonbmovies]

I've got the Polk Audio RM10 5.1 speaker setup with the subwoofer. The sub isn't nearly as fancy as the one you showed here, and I'm sure not nearly as nice either. The sound is so-so, but I'm not doing any fancy crossover stuff. I still have to research if my receiver is even capable of that, and I've had it 4-5 years. Even so, it's an entry-lvl receiver with not much power. I'm currently looking into upgrading the receiver - also used but should be better with more power. But hey, w/ the low budget I have, the speakers will have to do. I'm upgrading the front speakers soon, but it's also the budget option.

[@mtsteinjr]

I am running a Willsenton R800i 800b 805 I love the sound but it is a bit weak on the bass I would like to hook up a subwoofer. This is a 2 channel system with Focal Aria 948 as my speakers, what sub would you suggest and the best way to connect. Only a pre-input.

[@momikeoutdoors]

I have a partybox 100 I was wanting to took up a sub to. All it has is a 3.5mm aux output so can I just hook up a 3.5mm to rca wire from partybox aux output to sub rca input?

[@edduffy9366]

So can I use the AUX from the integrated amp, into the back of my subwoofer?

[@BuckFudweiser]

I have an LG SH2 soundbar, and would like to run a powered subwoofer via the conventional black and red speaker wire output on the back of the soundbar. Is that plausible?

[@hankkinny]

Can you review hooking up an active speaker to an active subwoofer. I have a HiVi d1090 and it does not have a sub out. Is there a way I can possibly connect a svs 1000 pro

[@mauricioyoung6668]

What do you think of pairing an svs sb1000 with an svs prime wireless? My bookshelves are Martin Logan Motion 4i’s

[@danieldamico6973]

If your amp only has speaker line outs and your sub only has rca in - can you just use a converter cable?

[@jarkiro]

what would be the best way to hook up a subwoofer that has speaker inputs but not outputs? with an amp with no pre outs.

[@dayfornight88]

just picked up yesterday a energy e:xl-s8 8 in subwoofer at Sally Ann thrift shop for 12cnd . enjoying it so far I need to get hooked up properly

[@hugolopes7654]

Wen I connect my marantz pm6007, to my klipsch r100sw, via subwoofer out and rca L/white LFE i cannot adjust crossover on the subwoofer what should I do?

[@alicyn31]

Hi. So I have a soundbar with a sub pre out jack but my polk audio psw150 only has speaker wire jacks and L/R line jacks. How can I connect them? Y splitter? I'm only used to straight sub jack cables so not sure about this. thanks.

[@mikeinmontana8875]

Having the svs sb1000 sub hooked up with a tube amp via speaker level....what sort of speaker cable ends would be needed? Banana, spade, bare wire? I cannot check those out yet...don't have the sub..( are those caps on the ends of banana connectors?) thank you!

[@razoray78]

I'm not sure if I'm setting mine up correctly, so was hoping you can steer me to the right direction. My subwoofer has high-level input and LFE. I hooked up my front speakers via the HLinputs, and set the cross over of the Front speakers to Full Band, then in the subwoofer, have my crossover set to about 120. On the receiver, I also have my subwoofer crossover set to 120 and connected a cable to the LFE input on the sub the .1 So far, I don't hear issues or clippings, other than every once in a while my subwoofer would turn on and off unless I unplug the LFE from the sub even if the receiver is already on standby.

[@buguy0]

So if i have 2 powered subs, and speaker inputs/outputs on them, could i use a 2 channel amp to signal the subs and then out to 2 speakers?

[@SethHollingshead]

Whats the high level output speaker connections for? I cant find that answer anywhere. Like a rockville rockshaker 10" ?

[@simonmiller1426]

Just picked up a subwoofer at goodwill and was so stoked that I didn't check to see if it had a gain/volume knob and it doesn't. It sounds good but some records have too much bass and are overpowering. I have been trying to find a sort of sub pre-amp or volume control that would work for a 2ch system. Does this exist?

[@hjvigil]

Are the Svs prime wireless pros compatible with the REL zero mkiii? I connected an LFE and it sounded like the sub was blown. I messed around with the crossover but it made no difference. Maybe I received a defected sub. Thoughts?

[@Hamachingo]

I have a passive “sub” (a cheap 8 inch…) and a home cinema amp with only a “pre out” for the LFE. But I’m only using it to run 4 identical speakers in a quadrophonischer setup. Can I run the passive sub from the 35W center channel? I can do the low pass thing on the output and flip the phase via the cables but that’s it.

[@cd-rom.]

What about rca out from a variable voltage output in a Hegel H190, using a 1F/2M Y connector to a LC-1 subwoofer cable connected to a REL LFE.1?

[@winstonmontanarogauci7934]

When you connect via the speaker level out and in on the sub do you use TRS jacks from a focusrite interface line out using speaker wire instead of the usual screen wire. Can you simply use Mono quarter inch jacks with speaker wire for both the sub and the monitors or will this create hum?

[@jcepri]

I have a Denon AVR-X1600H receiver that has 2 Pre-Outs labeled 1 and 3. Is that the best or most common way to hook up a sub --just run a cable to the LFE on the sub? Also, this is unrelated, but I noticed that when I play music, the vocals only come out of the center speaker. The front speakers are much quieter. The Denon rep. had be turn the volume up on the L&R which did nothing. Is this normal where all the vocals come out of the center speaker? I've never had one of these before.

[@jonathangoforth2048]

I have the SB-1000 Pro and an Emotiva A1 power amp -- I've been running two speaker cable wires per L/R out - 1 set to the Sony SCS5 Bookshelf & 1 set to the SB-1000 Pro. This is what Steven Gutenberg said to do and it seems to be working well. This video says put the sub between the amp and the speakers? I'm not sure if will work with the SB-1000? Maybe I shouldn't try to fix what's not broken, but I wanted to know if there is a superior method? Thanks!