Home Theater Basics: Connecting 1 or Multiple Subwoofers

Home Theater Basics Series: We discuss subwoofer connections and AV settings
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[@thesignedcase]

I watched so many videos on how to set up a sub and your video was the best, keeping it simple, to the point, and super useful. Many thanks

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Those are high compliments! Thank you 🙏🏾!

[@davidlalinde6333]

My man, this video is the one. You’re a gifted instructor.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you!

[@ba7249]

I've got to just take a minute to acknowledge the fact that not only do you explain things so well I like the fact that you devote time to the smaller details like the difference between the Denon and the Yamaha I applaud you sir damn good work I subscribed

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks! I appreciate your subscription and comment. I try to explain things in an everyday manner and it means a lot when someone says they understand and appreciate my efforts!

[@2107tonyface]

I couldn't agree more! 👌

[@julesmarwell8023]

a man who knows what he is talking about Thank you sir. greetings from Australia

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

So nice of you!

[@juanosorno8153]

Finally I find someone who can explain subwoofer terms in an ez way... I am a fan now!!!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you!

[@rtorcato]

this video is 6 years old, but is still the best I could find on subs. Thanks

[@luckyleonardes]

This guy just knows how to explain stuff with so much ease and utter clarity. Thanks Bruv

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks!

[@Benjy1]

You've been saving my ass with these videos man I'm setting up my first sound system and you're making it go very smoothly. Thanks for the great explanation!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for watching and glad to help!

[@anonnone-tg3kl]

great job, this guy knows his stuff and takes the confusion out with a very straightforward approach. i was confused about using a Y-cable to L/R jacks on the back of the subwoofer but now it seems ....correct me if i'm wrong.....i can go with a basic single RCA jack into either the left OR the right input jack and it makes no difference.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

That’s correct! Thanks for the support!

[@anonnone-tg3kl]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist now i will tell you i did buy a 15-ft cable. let's see how well it works!

[@djasela]

This is one of the best subwoofer tutorial, well explained, fantastic video.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Wow, thanks!

[@darrellmessbarger3827]

Take a pat on the back.....most of the people who do Home Video explanations are more interested in showing off how much they know, than helping the beginner get his system working. This video got me further into success than all the others I wasted my time with. Keep it up.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you!

[@2107tonyface]

Thank you so much for explaining about the subwoofer, I've been watching so many videos on KZbin about this subject, although you covered everything I needed to know. Brief & to the point. Subscribed! 👌

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@gregreee]

Just went through so many videos trying to find the answer to my question and yours was the first one that I saw that actually explained everything so clearly !! Thank you so much !!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

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[@Alexander-dt8sk]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is the clearest explanation of crossover, phase etc I've ever heard. You've done a real service to us tech-challenged types.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

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[@marcussampson6336]

Yo my brotha, very clean and to the point presentation. You sir are very well informed and we thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you!

[@mrpmj00]

Your subwoofer has 2 inputs (LEFT and RIGHT), so which one did you plug into?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Either one should work if it doesn't have one marked as "LFE input".

[@jaminclardy2605]

Great video. Took me weeks of confusion and and messing around slow and painfully to learn all this stuffm..Wish i had seen this video the day I put my system togther

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for watching!

[@debabrattabhattacherjeepik8624]

one of best video i watched about setting crossover and setting all speakers as small even though u hv large floor stading spekaers.. the technical part of not drawing much power out of ur amplifier is on point as the sub has its own amp built in.. awesome thanks man

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks a ton

[@deanoholic1973]

Wow, this is the simplest video I've seen on subwoofer setup for beginners. Thanks so much. Great video!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Happy to help! Don’t forget to subscribe and share the videos!

[@ronbaldwin8092]

What is the cord that I would use to hook my Yamaha 5730 to my Yamaha SW010 please. I bought an RCA cable but the plug was too large for the input on the SW

[@gaildunning3518]

Love your teaching skills!! Learning so much! Thanks!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you!

[@horaciodortona574]

That was very informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it's very helpful.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

My pleasure!

[@sjohn-777]

wow! watched so many videos!! this one was in depth, explained everything!! thank you sir!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Glad it was helpful! Don't forget to subscribe and share the videos! 😁

[@carolinadrew170]

Great video. I have 2 klipsch subwoofers. I used 2 subwoofer cables. One for each subwoofer. Should I not do that?? Should I get the Y cable and connect the second subwoofer that way?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

2 sub cables is fine, continue living your life and enjoying your setup! 😁

[@lindenjohnson1515]

love your channel and videos bro! You have helped me allot. Thanks from cold and snowy Canada.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Stay warm!!

[@lovefreebee]

you're the best of all in term of knowledge how to setup a sub/subs in a AV receiver...many thanks & happy new year! NYC

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you 🙏🏾! Happy New Year!!

[@DennisBassey]

Great video. Very helpful too. Was just doing some research on when to set my speakers to small vs large. This video helped clear that up. Thanks.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Glad to help! Enjoy the new setup

[@Eduardomd54]

Very useful info. I learn more with your video, Thank you

[@sg4682]

Thanks, your explanations are basic though helpful and done in a very calmly manner.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks

[@ralphcrisp2112]

Finally a video..that explains settings..on back if subwoofer..thank you

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for watching!

[@brandonr4427]

Probably silly question but why did you choose the "R" input on the subwoofer and not "L"? Does it matter which one you choose?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

It doesn’t matter, either should work just fine.

[@brandonr4427]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist okay cool thanks. I ended up just getting a y splitter. But I have learned so much through your videos already! If I'm going to be using a projector, when I hang it on the ceiling, do I just need an HDMI running from the receiver to the projector? That will handle all audio and video?

[@karlucho1988]

Just came across your channel after looking for reviews on emotiva’s subs se12 se8 and started checking some of your content. Love how simple and to the point you explain everything. A+++++ Btw just bought 2 emotiva se-8 for my living room, completing my set up of a 3.2 Yamaha tsr-400 Emotiva t-zero towers Emotiva c-1 center 2 Emotiva se-8

[@rottison]

I have the Denon avr 740 I think it is and you just answered a lot of questions I had specially about how to hook up the base

[@monroethegreat7539]

I can use your advice, 2 months ago I purchased 2 SVS 12" PB 1000 Pro Subwoofers, They sound good but it's stil something missing, I was thinking of getting a 3rd PB 1000 Pro or would you sell and get 2 SVS 12" PB 2000 Pros?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Hmmmmm….. when you say something is missing what do you mean exactly? If you’re looking for the subs to play a little deeper than the 2000 pros maybe the way to go. If you want more balanced bass throughout the room than a 3rd 1000 pro is the way to go.

[@monroethegreat7539]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist I am looking for deeper Bass so I think 2 PB 2000 pros is the way to go

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I haven’t tried either but the 2000 pro should play deeper.

[@outdooradventures9111]

Helped a lot, thank you for your video!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

You’re welcome! Don’t forget to subscribe and share the videos! 😁

[@howbeautyworks]

Best video on subwoofers. Thank you.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

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[@CypressVintage]

Great job. You focus on the message. Well done.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I appreciate that!

[@psycold]

Finally a video on using multiple subs that is actual informative and not filmed with a smudged cell phone camera. One question...one of my subs uses speaker wire and the other uses the connection you showed (the one you can get as a "Y" splitter), I already have one connected but I'm not sure how to connect the one that uses speaker wire. Any suggestions? I have a Yamaha RX-V679BL

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I found this on Amazon and it could work but I haven't tried it. You connect the RCA end to your receiver and the other end to the sub. Hope this helps!Full disclosure this is an affiliate link so I will get a small commission if you put this cable. amzn.to/2QGkZHC

[@GibsonsVapeShop]

you only plug the red RCA cable in to the back of the sub? I have been using a Y adapter to plug in both white and red. Have I been doing it wrong all these years?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Plugging in both red and white should be just fine. 😁

[@manlop310]

This guy knows how to explain👍

[@successviews2990]

Hello, at the back of your sub is L/R connection but I saw you connecting on the R side. What makes of the L.??

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Either one works just fine. The subwoofer out on most receivers send all the relevant sub signal down 1 unbalanced subwoofer cable.

[@dilbyjones]

Wow! Learned sum thing new

[@n1mus76]

​@@HomeTheaterHobbyist , couldn't you just use the y adapter for 1 pre-out on back of receiver to L/R on Subwoofer. Get the male plugs on other end instead of female. Or would it drowned it out? Assuming that booms would only play on right side. Left side would be nothing or am I over thinking this?

[@LFC-Star]

either works fine as a sub only carries a mono signal.. You can connect another sub into the L one if you want.. With another phono cable.. or a Y SPLITTER into each if you intend to run 4 subwoofers? Running 4 subs is a good idea.. 2 in the front sound stage (forward facing). Then 2 smaller downfiring subs in each corner behing the listening position. To connect those up you use shorter subwoofer phono cables between the subwoofers on the rear. In short one of the front subs has a phono sub cable connected to the receiver then a longer sub cable from the front R sub to the sub R side in the rear. Then do the same with the L side. Then run a sub cable between the 2 rear subwoofers to complete the curcuit.

[@KIDSIXoo]

Why wouldn't it make sense that there are 2 inputs both wire and RCA clearly labeled (Left) And (Right) Red and white that its a dual voice coil sub woofer? On my 4 subs 2 of them have L and R inputs and I have tested with single and dual connections and when both are hooked up it gains decibels. Common sense.?

[@virtualoutburst6873]

Thank you very much for this extremely helpful and informative!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks

[@josephzippilli9118]

Best explanation for the novice. 😊

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for watching!

[@larrybereza2940]

Great job explaining the connection process👌

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks!

[@sdshgfg3374]

Only video out of zillion useless ones that helped me. Basic, to the point and simple

[@MarselLeandres]

Atleast someone that explained this well and helpful

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Glad to help!

[@thepracticalaudiophile]

This sub didn't have a hypass rca output so if hooked to a preamp output the main speakers will still be playing full range?

[@MichaelGreco]

Thanks so much for the great video! One thing I'm a bit confused on is if you set your crossover in your receiver to 80, what do you actually physically set the knob to on the subwoofer itself to ensure it doesn't interfere with what you said in the receiver settings? Thanks in advance!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Set it above what ever setting you choose. For example if your receiver is set at 80Hz then set the subwoofer at 100hz that way you know the subwoofer is playing everything the receiver is sending.

[@MichaelGreco]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist thanks so much!

[@sujeeshkulamada]

Hi Dude, I have a Denon x3600H 9.2 Av receiver. So can you suggest me the low budget speaker system. How many speakers doses it need ? Which is better Klipsch or Polk audio? Thank you.

[@FrankGee-w5k]

Please I want to know more about using the RCA splitter for a multiple subs.... Coz I have tried it with my two subs (Onkyo and Sony)but they don't sound very well like using only one sub

[@truthhunter4270]

Any advice for how to eat up heights on a vaulted ceiling? Undecided on weather or not to use in ceiling speakers or just mountable. Mountable would be preferable because I have a T&G wood ceiling but I want the best sound possible 🤷‍♂️

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I mount mine and it works great, I mention them in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYiYnpuri72inas

[@namreh72]

Quick question.. I dont have a receiver.. but I wanted to know is it possible to hook my 8 inch theater solution to just my TV and let it power it that way or does it need more power to actually make the sub work... The sub have a "left and right" input and the cord you mentioned "male and female 2x.. the TV outputs have 1 Arc hmdi, 2 HDMI, 1 optical digital out: which is hooked to the soundbar... And components av 6 I believe..is it possible to run the left and right out of the components into the power based subwoofer left and right "in".. I turned it on and I don't here much of anything.. so what ever solution you have will be grateful..

[@E-ROCK0180]

hey you are doing a great job with you channel. I saw your review on the klipsch the fives, so I decided to buy them I also bought myself a klipsch subwoofer. Now am trying to connect the fives with the sub. Can you please tell me what sub cable you would recomend - would it be a y cable ? since the speakes have a sub out and the sub only has the red and white connection. thanks

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for watching and commenting. 🙂 Yes, I would recommend a sub cable with a y splitter like this one: amzn.to/3OEjjf1.

[@E-ROCK0180]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Thank you, I just bought the cable you recommended.

[@enriqueali]

There are two line in/ sub in inputs on your sub. Which one do you plug the cable into? Also, on my integrated amplifier I have two sub/ line out inputs. Which one do I plug the cable into at that end?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Either connection should work, if it doesn't try the other. Mono signal is fine for a subwoofer.

[@jeannathan584]

Great work. More videos like this please.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks!

[@eyestick8012]

Thanks for the informative video. My Onkyo TX-NR686 does not have a large or small speaker option, just says "full band, or set crossover depending on speaker size". All my low signals go to the mains and center, and almost none to my sub. My Fluance DB 12's do not have an lfe, just line in. Have the crossover on sub all the way up, phase on "regular" and even with volume 3/4 up, almost no bass. The cable is plugged into subwoofer pre out on AVR, and into line in on sub with a Monoprice sub cable. Any ideas what the problem could be? Thanks.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

When you run the Onkyo speaker calibration do you hear audio from the sub when it sends a test sound to th sub? If not you may not be getting audio to the sub, first I’d switch cables then maybe inputs on the sub if you have multiple inputs, then try the same on the Onkyo if you have multiple sub outputs. If you are getting sound during auto calibration you could also try setting your speakers crossover setting to 80Hz instead of “Full band”. That will send more bass signal to the sub.

[@JOHNBON2010]

My subwoofer has a dual cable white and red, should i plug both on sub and yamaha receiver?? My receiver shows two black ports , no sure if it goes there

[@bartharris]

Great video. I am wondering if it matters which socket you plug the cable into. Are red and white effectively the same? I have seen Y-cables that split the connection. Would that make a difference? Thanks :)

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

The cables themselves are the same just carries a signal. The different colors red/white just helps identify which cable is which. In a subwoofer most of the time they are the same but you can try them one at a time to verify.

[@glengatt3941]

If the front speakers are large then you set it at lower hrz right non of my speakers are the same size so I have to set each set at different hrz right I wish this is not so complicated and I noticed you use one cable for the subwoofers is the same as one cable that opens in to two I saw another video that used the two jacks on the back of the subwoofers

[@flight1462]

Should you keep the reciver on LFE alone or LFE + Main ?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

LFE is best. LFE + Main sends a bass signal to your speakers set to "Large" but I wouldn't put the extra stress on your AVR as it's not necessary.

[@lucasboyle959]

I have an issue where for content say regular TV where there is no DTS 5.1 track like there is on blu rays which sound fine, the audio has far less bass and the sub seems to kick in and out i can hear the click off when more bass comes in to the signal. is there a way to get more of the signal in to the sub by default for this kind of content. or is this just a crossover setting on the amp to increase?

[@flight1462]

Excellent sir thanks so much..

[@8drawbridge727]

clear + concise = expert, thank you

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

One of the best compliments I’ve received! Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@hectormartinez5263]

What is the proper name of that subwoofer cable? Can’t find one in stores so will have to go online for it.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Often called, subwoofer Y-adapter or subwoofer Y-cable. Here's a link: amzn.to/3IZPCn7

[@MrReddevilking]

very helpful video thanks!

[@doc666ify]

Very well explained and put together video thanks.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@binmanson3507]

Thanks for your video .For Yamaha receivers YPAO sub level calibration it’s recommended that level post calibration should be around zero to 3 . after reviewing sub level in first calibration You can tweak sub volume by on second calibration to fall into the 0 to 3 range.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Ok thanks!

[@kenmitchell3355]

Great video. I’m confused about the left right ports on the back of the subwoofer. So I just need to use just either the left or right port? Right now I have a double headed rca cable running from the subwoofer to the Yamaha av receiver (RX-A780). Thanks for any help.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Typically I use just one but if you have a dual ended cable it should work fine.

[@NobleSteed00]

What is the point of having 2 rca input connectors on a subwoofer (L and R) if you only need to connect to one?

[@jesseramirez8022]

I just bought a 7.2 Reciever and for some reason the subwoofer option only gives me for one sub 7.1. Why won't the for 7.2 come up. Any thoughts?

[@pitchyydneu8826]

Great video! Something i didnt understand.. I got the Denon-X4500H, which has 2 subwoofer outputs. If I'm using 2 subwoofers, why can't I plug each subwoofer to the respective slot 1 and 2? I'm planning to get dual Klipsch SPL 150s and they got L channel and R/LFE. Normally, you connect your 1st subwoofer like explained in this video, but what about the second one? AVR has 2 sub slots in it and even if I use the 2nd slot on the AVR, does the other end of the cable still go to R/LFE on 2nd subwoofer? or how does it exactly work? And my other question is about the phase. Should I use the same phase for both subwoofers, even if they are at opposite direction? (1x front wall, 1x back wall). Thank you!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

To answer your first question, yes you can and should use the 2nd sub connection on your AVR if you can. To answer the second question, yes they should be in phase.

[@pitchyydneu8826]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Okay, and both inputs should be L for both subs? Or is it one L and one R? im sorry i'm new to this

[@plasmapanasonic4741]

Thanks brah, super helpful video. Nice and to thd point, and you cover everything.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hi-fihaven2257]

Great video man! Keep up the great work!

[@PureBlood42]

Both my cables are each 25' long. Am I going to lose any gains through use of the Y-adapter/cable runs to my 2 subs? The cables are super-high-quality.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I don’t think so.

[@PureBlood42]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist ~ Thank you!

[@jayjustgames1725]

This is very helpful! Thanks a ton!!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Great! It was longer than I intended but it turns out I had a lot to say😀

[@judivarnson1919]

I've watched many videos....and you're the best!! Awesome job explaining everything, simple and to the point! I do have a question about the sub cable: the info I gathered tells me the sub can be placed anywhere in the room- what if I want the receiver and sub on opposite ends of room? (Theater setting) How can I make a longer sub cable? Do I buy the "y" and then use speaker cable to extend it to sub? Thanks

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you 🙏🏾😀. Yes you can place them on opposite sides of the room. Just use the Y cable and a long subwoofer cable. You can find them on Amazon.

[@RudolfRelease]

Great vid, in 10 minutes all the info that is needed 🙂👍.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@Frucabado1]

Great information for the non-savvy

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jmtz78]

Thanks for the video sir. Does it matter where i plug my rca cable coming from the receiver into the subwoofer do i use the white or red input

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

You can use either one, red or white.

[@stephanied.3657]

Thanks for this video. Very clear and informative.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Glad you enjoyed it! Don't forget to subscribe! 😀

[@wadehuynh4114]

Thanks for replying.im using the denon avr-4520 ci,i have 2 sub woofer,klipsch r-10swi and polk psw10.

[@brewsburgers3354]

I have a 2 channel stereo receiver with A + B speaker settings and want to run a 2.2 stereo system. I have 2 subs on the way from a Black Friday sale and was wonder if I can run basic speaker wire into a Y connector then into the LFE or Line In on the back of the subs?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I don't think so, I'm not aware of a speaker level to line level connector.

[@user-gi3xj8nz3s]

If I don’t have the rca type connector just plane wire connection on my sub it’s older sub doesn’t have all the buttons like your sub. How do I connect to Onkyo receiver TX-NR626

[@ross5506]

Thank you so much taking the time for us newbie's.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

You’re welcome and thanks for commenting

[@JMayzler]

I’m hoping you or someone can help answer this question for me:
I own a Behringer VQ1500d Powered PA Subwoofer. I also have a Denon AVR-S540BT receiver that I’m going to use for my home theater. Is it possible/safe to connect my Behringer subwoofer with xlr inputs to my receiver’s subwoofer Pre OUT?

[@sm2273]

I have a Sony Av receiver with 2 subwoofer connections. I also have two subwoofers. What cables do I need to buy to connect them?

[@BrewReview]

Did you watch the video? You will need two rca cables of appropriate length and a splitter for said cables. Connect the splitter to one subwoofer output on the AVR, connect both subwoofers to the splitter. The reason being is auto room corrections do not independently set levels and eq for subs, they’re calibrated as if they are one subwoofer. The “.1” in “7.1” or “5.1” Ensure that both subs are plying at equal volume from your MLP using an SPL meter before calibrating them in the AVR.

[@dougiemac8417]

Awesome video!! Looking forward to more from your channel. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you!!

[@dmc_1987]

Man, I enjoy your channel and all your videos. Keep up the great work! ✌

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for your support!

[@nextari]

Thanks! Klipsch website says if you connect to BOTH sub inputs, that it doubles the input voltage which equals a 6dB boost in output. My amp has 2 sub outs. Can I just use 2 RCA's or do I need a splitter from 1 output to increase the bass?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I’ve never tried using two amplifier sub outputs on one sub so I’m not sure, sorry.

[@nextari]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Thank You!

[@MrClayJohnson]

Question Please: Since my Subwoofer's and Receiver have two RCA connections, do I hook reds to reds and blacks to blacks with two splitters, or keep each sub isolated on its own Channel? Intuitively it would seem that the rights (reds) and left (blacks') should stay together. Please advice, thank you. My sub's do not have an LEF

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Yes red with red and black with black.

[@martyjay75]

Another helpful video. Thank you. On your advice I picked up a Monoprice Monolith 10 to replace my Polk DSW Pro 400 (failed power supply) and I've been fiddling around with the settings since it arrived yesterday. I set the crossover to 120 on the AV receiver even though my Polk Rm8 satellites bottom out at 130. My Onkyo receiver would not allow me to set it at 130, only in increments 80,100, 120, 150 and so on. I set it to the closest I could find (120). I guess my question is actually 2-fold. Does the crossover setting on my AV receiver override the knob controls on the back of my monolith? Also, would it be better to set the crossover higher than the 130 bottom end of my satellites, or slightly below.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

How do you like the monolith so far? Yes the receiver crossover setting will override the sub. I set my crossover just above a speakers lower limit.

[@martyjay75]

​@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Love it. More pop to it than my old Polk Subwoofer, but also not too much to cause problems with our common wall neighbor. Just broke it in with 4k Star Wars and gave it a good test run. So, if my satellites have a frequency response of 130-20k Hz, I should set the crossover at the closest increment above that? On my AV receiver my 2 options that range are 120Hz or 150Hz. Right now I have it set to 120, but that seemingly leaves a gap. Should I bypass the AV receiver settings and just turn the crossover knob to about 135-140 or do you think the 120 or 150 setting on the AV receiver would be better?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I’d go for the 150 on the Avr. You could also look around online and find some bass frequencies around 120 and 150 hertz, listen to them at the difference set points to determine which you prefer. Here’s a link to the Hsu research website that has test tones. Scroll to near the bottom of the page to find them. www.hsuresearch.com/faq.html

[@lucasboyle959]

Great to actually have information conveyed well. thanks mate

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

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[@Robert-sg4ep]

Great video ! Thanks !

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

You’re welcome

[@thismusicisbetter]

I’m using the sonance 5.1 speakers connected to a denon 7.2 receiver. My friend gave me his Polk sub psw10, which I want to connect. How would I do that?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

You should connect the psw10 lfe input to the receiver sub out then run the denon auto calibration. Hopefully this helps!

[@Crozz42o]

Can I use a Y RCA 1 male to 2 male to hook up my subwoofer to my Sony receiver? It has the same sub ports as the receiver you’re using

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Yes this should work

[@sameerr9438]

GREAT VIDEO!!! Very well explained. Can you help with my specific situation. I have a Denon 3806 receiver and a polk audio HTS 12 sub. On the back of the Denon receiver, there is a white RCA port for SW pre-out. There is also a white RCA port for SW Ext. IN. On the back of the sub, i have two options as well. The first is a single black RCA port that says LFE. The other option is a red and white RCA port that says LINE IN. How should I be connecting my sub to the receiver and how many wires will I need? If its to the LFE then I assume its just 1 RCA cable but if its to line in, will I need a Y cable on the sub side of the connection to hook into both red and white? Thanks in advance!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks! I’m not totally sure on this one but I would connect the white SW PRE-out to the black Lfe port. Make sure the volume is low and try some sub heavy music. If that doesn’t work try the other option. Hope this helps!

[@devon_rjh_photography9349]

Brilliant explanation :-) how you don't have more subscribers Is a mystery, we'll you have one more now, keep the video's coming 👍 and hi from the UK

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for your subscription and watching!

[@mikehernandez5114]

How do I hook it up to my car

[@LFC-Star]

@@mikehernandez5114 use a 12v to 240v convertor. From your cigarette lighter socket.. especially if you've a spare one in the boot / hatch of your car. The best option would be buy a car subwoofer such as a wedge type.. JBL or similar.. then plug that in from the headunit.

[@jfjdbfdbdbdbd4616]

Dem@

[@rayasumita9450]

hi i have denon avr-3500h, and want to get a bowers and wilkins DB3B SUBWOOFER, which is a dual driver sub, it has a L and R PHONO connection, and the denon amp has a L and R, Does that require me to connect 2 sub cables to its L and R phono

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I don't think you'll need to connect both. The easiest way to determine what you needs to be connected is: connect both connections, play a track with bass that you know (a bass frequency like 40Hz will work). Stop the track, (disconnect power) remove one connection. Play the same again and see if you hear any difference.

[@fierceeagle2003]

Great video and well explained. Just subscribed. 🙌😎

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@wojciechslusarczyk8523]

If i only need one cable to connect amp to sub why are there 2 connectors on the sub ( red and white) ?

[@carlosdelgado1322]

Bro, my receiver only has 1 subwoofer output, I am trying to replace my original one with a different one, but the active subs I come across do not have the coaxial input on the back like my original one. How can I do this?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Does it have speaker wire (known as speaker level) type outputs? Companies like Crutchfield sell speaker level to line level converters. I haven't tried them but you could look into those.