How to Connect a Subwoofer to Anything V2.0

[@cheapaudioman]

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[@nathaneldogo]

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

[@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!

[@jmatt98]

How did you keep a straight face ?😐

[@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!

[@erics.4113]

I felt like the sith audio toilet roll lacked texture on the bottom end.

[@cheapaudioman]

Nailed it

[@MrNathan32smith]

😂😂🤣🤣. That cracked me up lmao 🤣

[@Poraqui]

😂

[@jeffatmama8523]

Got a little bit muddy.

[@Dis-Emboweled]

It sure did sound good circling the drain

[@lsim001]

I've always wondered when Sith Audio would come out with some lifestyle products. finally my prayers have been answered!!

[@cheapaudioman]

They’ve really diversified

[@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

[@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! 😁

[@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.

[@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

[@518-v2]

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.

[@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! :-)

[@williamsmith9194]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!)

[@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. 😁

[@bhsham]

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

[@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.

[@bradleyengen9473]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@repentandfollowjesuschrist6170]

He's not a god

[@MrMonto53]

I have that SVS You talk about You really clarified alot for me I will have to try it The reason i went to that Subwoofer is for the speaker out put because I am using a really old amp A Onkyo 7090 Purchased in 1978 I will book mark this spot for future reference point Thank you

[@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.

[@kennethoransky4881]

Best explanation I've heard in years.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!! 🤪

[@stefanseelmann3595]

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[@webman1956]

By far the best subwolfer info out there. Thanks!

[@ccbox23]

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[@joeydaugherty3795]

I found this video just wondering if I could hook a surround sound subwoofer up to my guitar amplifier. But I'm gonna have to watch this one or 5 more times to figure it out. Plus, you look like one of my childhood heroes, Mick Foley. Except you have all of your teeth and you are more clean cut. Great video, sir. Have a nice day!

[@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?

[@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 😀

[@EsotericArctos]

I think I love your "sponsor" segments better than the content lol. I love your maybe less than subtle digs at the audionutters :)

[@joshuabrumback9681]

I have tremendous hemroids from driving semis and i was initially very upset with my sith azzwipe. That was until i watched this tutorial and found myself covered in chocolate syrup and boom, unintended application. Thx CAG

[@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.

[@TheTiamatgod]

Cool man. Thanks for that crawling subwoofer technique. Respect that you know and use that!

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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"

[@sparky3690]

He said the channel name and I instantly subscribed

[@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.

[@GregoryGuay]

I’m wiring my first home studio/modest theater set up. I was hoping to use my Yamaha HS series subwoofer, the same one I’m using for my audio interface and mixing, but also use as the sub phrase surround sound system. I do an older pioneer receiver with surroundsound, but I’ve never used it…sounds like it might be wishful thinking to use for two different audio sources, what do you think? Currently, I just send my mixing interface left and right signals to the sub, and then to my two studio monitors.

[@ralphmcmahan2139]

the editing skills we all know and love SVS raised the prices of most everything, the SVS SB1000 Pro went up to $599

[@cheapaudioman]

Lol. Yeah. Throw back editing

[@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.

[@mdd47]

Another way you could do this is to run your power amp's "B" speaker outputs to the speaker level inputs on the subwoofer. It took me like 3 months to figure that one out. LOL. It's not as elegant as RCA jacks, but I didn't want to daisy chain my preamp to my equalizer to my sub to my power amp. This is a lot simpler and I think it sounds a little bit better? Could be placebo effect but it feels like it blends a little bit better. Or maybe I'm just crazy

[@audioeeze8396]

That's how I have mine hooked up. I was waiting for him to talk about that option but he never did. I was searching through the comments to see who would point that out.

[@nathandarby1]

That was honestly one of your best videos, u crack me up 😂😂

[@cheapaudioman]

I appreciate that

[@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)

[@slifloks1827]

MAn I just discovered your chanel.... it is perfect, clear and complete. Thx a lot for this!

[@lonesometrain2010]

Well explained with great humor!

[@TheManlol12]

Best video I’ve found on this! Thank you

[@De132an]

Very nicely explained, easy to understand.

[@logen85]

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[@mr.blackhawk142]

That's funny! You forgot to mention it's a SHARK attractant too!

[@Leo-yn5fx]

randy thats the subwoofer i just put an order for. Should match up well with the elac unifi reference. If you're putting this under the desk like me make sure it's not ported or passive radiator.

[@sidesup8286]

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[@billd9667]

To set level, I find it’s best to turn it up until it sounds impressive and then down just until you can’t “hear” it. That’s usually the right level or still slightly high. I usually turn it one more notch down. I recently boosted the sub on my HT sub (I have a two subs for stereo and HT. Both are SVS) because someone was less than impressed by it. I turned it up two notches and Wow. I did this blind. After a bit, I found it too much. I turned it down one and then up and generally kept messing with it. I finally got it where it sounded just a little meatier than it did before. I got the flashlight and finally looked. It was exactly where it was when I started this debacle! Lesson learned.

[@petet5401]

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

[@SchimShady12]

Randy, I'm losing my mind. Your comments in method 3 around @6:15 are confusing me. You describe running 4 speaker wires (2 ea. left and right) from the amp to the sub and then running speaker wires from the sub to the speakers. However, the back of the sub only has speaker level line inputs. How would one wire it to have the subwoofer between the speakers and subwoofer?

[@SchimShady12]

I've just spent over an hour trying to figure out what I'm missing here haha. Don't you have to just run separate speaker wires from your amp to your speakers??

[@SchimShady12]

Maybe you're just describing a scenario with a different subwoofer than the one in the video that has actual speaker level outputs.

[@cheapaudioman]

You’re really committed to getting an answer here. It doesn’t matter. You can run two pair off the amp for each channel. One to the speakers. One to the sub. Some subs had speaker in and speaker outs.

[@SchimShady12]

@@cheapaudioman haha I am! It was confusing because you pointed to the speaker inputs as if they could be used as outputs. Unfortunately I didn’t do my own research until too late and bought some speaker cables that I don’t need and can’t return. Oh well…I do appreciate the reply though!

[@eddents]

Thank you for the tutorial CAM! Between all the settings and connectors on a sub, on audio amps and HT amps, your video is very helpful in knowing where to start. Also, some HT amps have the room correction modes - another variable into the mix for settings that (for me at least) adds confusion in getting a nice and dialed in adjustment. I do a reverse sub crawl every Halloween when my spouse dresses up as Princess Leia in the dancing costume with a speaker cable chain. I sit on the couch like Jabba the Hutt giving instructions on where to place the subwoofer. I tend to hear the perfect spot quickly, in order to avoid getting choked by Princess Leia.

[@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.

[@rhadamanthys76]

Awesome video as always Randy. I was hoping to find the answer to the question I had though and I didn't unfortunately I want to add a sub to a stereo setup. If my subwoofer allows for RCA and speaker level inputs, which is the better option for sound quality?

[@markwisner3972]

Great video and very well done. If you do a 3.0 version of this, some simple wiring graphics may make things clearer. I know what you mean but a real novice probably would have some trouble.

[@michaelskramii2245]

Thank you for the insightful and thorough tutorial. I really learned a lot. Thanks again!

[@skelecaster]

What about just running a sub on the B channel of a vintage receiver? Is that a no no?

[@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?

[@solsbarbers]

Great video. I recently purchased a Roksan Caspian amplifier paired with Monitor audio Silver 700g floor standers, great sound already but I still have from the 2000’s B&W sub sitting in my spare room doing nothing, so! I’m going to play around and see how it sounds

[@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!

[@MrFireblade74]

Thanks mate getting my svs pb 1000 pro and denon 550bt amp this weekend! My fronts and rears are only klipsch quintet. Found this tutorial very useful 👌

[@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!!

[@gemini3558]

Randy I have many subs but the best would be Yamaha HS 8S !!! Killer for the price $ , and I have had it for many years 😜👍🇦🇺

[@gertrudedaraklis1170]

3/29/22 Two questions please . .. while explaining choice #2 ( as in two of 3 ways to hook up a pwrd sub ) 1- finish the thought as to the RCAs coming from sub to the power amps - - - WHAT ? What connection would I need on the power amp to take the signal from powered sub RCA OUT ? 2- is it necessary to have a dedicated power amp to even have a second of three ways to connect a powered sub ? 3- concerning the 3rdway to connect a sub . . . Wouldn’t the sub need 8 binding posts ? If running two speakers ? The sub needs to have 4 in and 4 binding post out , yes ? I’m so confused ( and new at this ) . I was stopping the video to take notes , so thanks for making it . Nice job!

[@MrTimontime]

mY NEW emotiv se8 arrives today!You need to wear a genie hat!I have worried myself sick about the hookup.I know what to do now!One day ill be buying Special RANDY CABLES for them,hand signed of course

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[@fogesf6169]

I'm going to try that room crawl with my Polk sub. Very well done. Thanks

[@shazman15]

Phenomenal knowledge sir!! Great work.

[@earlismarks7108]

Right on Audioman!...much appreciated dude...

[@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.

[@conanshinn8348]

Love your videos, but at 4:57 it looks like you’re saying to connect the preamp outs to the svs outputs based on where you’re pointing.

[@sandysmith9869]

I had a small tree frog short out my powered subwoofer when it crossed the circuit board. Sounded like a transformer discharging 1,000,000 volts of juice. I fixed my sub, going to turn this fried frog into a fridge frog magnate.😮

[@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

[@ALGAER2]

I have a Martin Logan 800X subwoofer paired with Ascend Acoustic CBM 170 SE's hooked up to my vintage NAD 7100X receiver and the system is awesome.

[@elvispresley3234]

Cheap audio man....that wears Polo. Haaa....love your channel bro,

[@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.

[@rjzlwop3153]

What a fun nominal video thank you so much and it was just as good as your first one good job buddy

[@chrisamon5762]

Great informative video! Thanks Randy! I know, finally, understand sub hookups!!!!

[@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?

[@shodge7548]

Sith got you a sub.

[@That_40yrOld_Dad]

I really enjoyed the video very informational. Only thing I would like to see is actual examples of you hooking that individual process that you're speaking of up

[@dangerous_lemon7466]

Thankyou so much! Finally committed to buy one.

[@hectortorres8188]

6:07 cam someone explain more? He says speaker out, and both connections are line in. Thanks

[@grahamjones2759]

Great vid. Randy. very informative. Thanks for posting.

[@chesterp.1434]

I have a NAD D 3045 integrated amp and the Emotiva SE8 (thanks to your review). The NAD has bass management. Is it better to use the single LFE cable or a 1x2 rca cable from the sub out to the lines in on the sub?

[@1leisure1]

Single rca.

[@vikrambhaskar7976]

Hey Randy I wish you demonstrated the speaker level connection in real because it's still confusing. So if we are using two sets of speaker wires (one set going into the sub and another set going out from the sub), does that mean we cannot use bannana plugs for both? Wouldn't it look all messy?

[@rianredfield5252]

What I found confusing is that Randy showed how to connect the speaker outputs to the hi level speaker inputs on the amp, however pointed to the exact same inputs explaining to add wires out to speakers? Thinking that the sub would also need speaker outs! If sub has no speaker outputs, assuming that your amp would need more than 1 pair of speaker outputs (utilizing 1 pr for sub). Randy correct if I'm wrong. Thanks

[@johzek]

@@rianredfield5252 He first points to the right channel speaker input as if its the entire input and then points to the left channel input and says this is an output. He may have momentarily forgotten with all the previous talk being about RCA cables that a speaker cable has a positive and negative end. All one has to do if your amp does not have two sets of outputs is to double up the speaker cables on each terminal.

[@rockyrekstad9517]

@@johzek how do you double up speaker cables on the amps binding post? Currently have banana plugs going into the binding post hole. Obviously can't do more banana plugs. Connect with spades on the other cable?

[@khairulbahribinabdsamad9737]

Hi, I got stuck up when you say, using the high level input from amplifier to sub. I think we do not need hook up back from sub to amp. Those 2 output back of the sub is for both chanel left and right. I mean, the sub need both chanel input thru banana plug to get information. Right?

[@frankenstudio22]

Excellent explanation! Thank you Randy.

[@qwicxs]

Seems like cheap audio man isn’t going using cheap audio anymore. Cannot say I blame him.

[@ginom407]

Great Video!! Thank you for your recommendations! 👍

[@Pentenfi]

You missed talking about high low adapters, I think. If your amp does neither have a dedicated sub out nor pre outs and you subwoofer doesn't have high level /speaker level connections, you can still connect the sub to the amp if you use a high low adapter, that converts a speaker level signal into RCA signal. These are often used in car audio and also very affordable.

[@RickMahoney2013]

Maybe on day Randy you could get yourself some older subs and test them and tell us you likes and dislikes about them. That would be a very interesting video to watch and listen to. Love you channel.

[@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?

[@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.