HOW TO: Connect a Subwoofer To Studio Monitors + Audio Interface | Does Your Setup Need a Sub?

This video is focused on setting up and connecting a subwoofer to studio monitors and an audio interface.
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[@nspattak1]

It would have been much more helpful to me if you had played the same part of the same song to compare with/without the sub.

[@jared9407]

I second this

[@SZNXP]

@@jared9407 ok

[@denizenofclownworld4853]

As if showing someone what speakers sound like over youtube is a good idea in the first place.

[@nspattak1]

@@denizenofclownworld4853 no but it adds insult to injury

[@urphakeandgey6308]

@@denizenofclownworld4853 It still would've provided some level of consistency to make a better judgement off of. This is completely useless.

[@Rahulsmanral]

Great review! One tip- please play the exact same part of the song/music between different speakers/setup, with or without subwoofer. The consistency helps really pick the differences as opposed to different parts of the song being played. Thanks!

[@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904]

I wanted to post the same thing. It’s kinda obvious and I’m shocked that that wasn’t done.

[@JudgeNLN]

Not only that, but didn't even put the mic in the same place (if it was even the same mic), and the speakers were now on lifts to get rid of vibration. Weird way to compare.

[@coreyfelipe5679]

Same here

[@musicalmind1351]

Watch this for the same part ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqG7mK1qo7qLa5I

[@noisedeckofficial]

Heyy great video! But i have a question i have krk rokit studio monitors and a focusrite but i have a 10s krk sub a older one. Do you think it is possible to use xlr from the monitors to the sub. And than from the sub trs balanced to the focusrite. Is this gonna work??

[@lilcarpet]

bro i just started looking into getting monitors for my crappy studio and all i see is your videos. thank you for actually being very helpful. left a like on all the ones i came across.

[@eltruheyo]

Hello, I'm not using a computer at all, just a mixer. So do I still need to get an audio interface to connect my studio monitors to the sub? Thanks

[@alainsellier7751]

Hi, thank you for your video. What setting would you recommend on Sub8 for polarity phase and HPF On or Off when connected to eris 4.5?

[@thisguyrools2807]

Almost learned the hard way, don't plug your laptop directly into it by a aux to RCA or have your laptop and the subwoofer plug into the same surge protector. I got a critical battery error and my laptop and screen monitor powered down but everything seems to be working fine. Will definitely try your way. Thanks

[@MrsQsVideoClass]

I have Mackie Cr-3s but I am interested in the PreSonus Sub as I am looking for a more compact sub due to space requirements. Is that possible without an audio interface? Also is there any drawbacks to not getting a Mackie sub?

[@JLummin]

just set up this sub with my eris e5 monitors. I heard of a calibrating method just to set it up and so did you do that or just plug and play?

[@JLummin]

if you could confirm for me as I have the older model presonus E5 (no bluetooth) and when connecting subwoofer to monitors you only plugged to one of them. so for me should I plug each output TRS cable into both my monitors?

[@TheSirAUG]

I have as Interface the Behringer UMC204HD and I was planning to connect the Monitors via RCA and the Subwoofer with the TRS. Is better to go Interface -> Sub -> Monitors or I can plug it in the way I was planning?

[@Ryanfom]

I'm getting terrible audio from my turntable setup and bad feedback at higher volume. Any advice what I should change/upgrade. TT >RCA >Cheap Pre-Amp>RCA to TRS > Powered Yamaha MSP5 I'm thinking adding an A.I to replace the pre-amp and adding a sub to help when playing louder, from watching this it seems my wiring could be an issue too tho?

[@kastrosiete]

I have Mackie hr624mk monitors with 18i6 focusrite interface. Tried connecting today with trs cables. But the monitors don't have more trs outs. Dude at guitar center told me I need a monitor station. Any pointers ?

[@georgevogiatzis2715]

nice explanation! So what if my audio interface has more than 2 outputs? Could i take tha one pair of outputs to the monitors and the other one to the sub woofer? Would that make any sense? Thanks in advance!

[@jayce1982]

Hi Edward. Your videos are awesome! Just a quick. I run Eris E5 monitors through my Audiobox USB96 interface. Is there a way to connect more monitors to this interface? Your assistance will be much appreciated.

[@noisedeckofficial]

Heyy great video! But i have a question i have krk rokit studio monitors and a focusrite but i have a 10s krk sub a older one. Do you think it is possible to use xlr from the monitors to the sub. And than from the sub trs balanced to the focusrite. Is this gonna work??

[@lucasjuniorproducer]

Hi Edward, how do i connect this subwoofer to the audient Nero i just bought? Just plug a TRS Jack from the SUB out on the back to the Audient Nero ( Monitor Controller) in the Left IN TRS of the Presonus Sub? Thank you if you can answer. I cant find anything about this metter on the web. How actually connect a Sub to the Audient Nero Sub connection out.

[@wojciechstecyszyn6040]

For Presonus Eris E3.5 do I need to have dedicated Presonus subwoofer or can I connect any subwoofer with similar I/O?

[@doomedcalm7926]

These are the exact speakers I have and you just inspired me to purchase a sub. Thank you sir.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Awesome!!

[@bordertownmex8810]

@@EdwardSmithMusic i got the speakers and sub haha hell yeah

[@giancosk8]

Great! Question. How do you setup a temblor with a mackie big knob passive? Interface goes to mackie, mackie goes to monitors right now.

[@Kuznia_]

Idk if this will get seen but left and right have to be the same on audio interface and sub right? Like left connected to left and right connected to right?... right?

[@Keenan_Allison]

Any advice to mitigate ground loop noise with the exact same connection?

[@BaRtJuHh083]

hello i have a question i have 2x krk rp8 g4's and they have good bass but i would like more bass do i need an expensive sub or would a Swissonic Sub10 work as well?

[@tazo2470]

Nothing to do with the subwoofers, but where did you get that grey square/diamond wall feature from? Looks very nice and simple

[@bennettshapiro2965]

And so you know, the signal path in most active subwoofers doesn't simply pass signal from your sound source through to your satellite speakers. Signal will usually arrive into the active subwoofer full range, but leave the active subwoofer having been crossed over at the subwoofer's crossover point. Meaning, that the signal going to the satellite speakers will have had a high pass filter applied to the signal, cutting out the lows. Some active subwoofers give you the option of passing the signal through to the satellites without such filtering, but most do not.

[@audx2338]

I believe it's the other way around - most subwoofers have "high level output" outputs that can go to your main left and right, but in most cases they do NOT apply a high-pass-filter (HPF), but the full signal. I know because I keep researching this and find it frustrating and misleading that most subs can't effectively "split" the signal and keep the lows and send out the highs. There are a few that can, and actually the sub used in this video can do it! There's a HPF switch right there on the top right of the back panel. Airmotiv subs can also do it. You just have to check the specs (or search the Amazon comments) to know if a sub has HPF or not.

[@torocruz1192]

Nah most do not sir ✌🏽

[@lunatic206]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much!!! Many greetings from Berlin!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Glad it helped!

[@pseudovibes98]

I NEED HELP! pluged in my Eris sub8 to my AXE I/O interface then connected them to the Eris 4.5. However my sub lights up, but no sound comes out of them..... What do I do? does anyone know what it could be? cheers

[@imTuzan]

Using 4 trs cables can I connect the sub to audio interface and both monitors? Or is it just into a single monitor?

[@SK-pn1pe]

I have this set up except through my pc with no interface between.....and the worst thing about this, unless I'm missing something, is that once you get all of your stuff in place...the only way to adjust the volume of the sub is on the back of the sub itself. It doesn't change with the volume control on the monitors.....so if you're bumping something loud and have the sub set perfect.....as soon as you roll the volume off your monitors the sub just keeps kicking at the loud volume. Any solution to this? Any way to have the sub roll off with the volume knob on the monitors? If I adjust the volume on the pc then the whole signal to both monitors and sub reduces and it stays balanced....I just like using the volume control on the monitors I guess.

[@honzhek]

Hey, how I can connect it without audio interface directly into PC? I have BT version of Eris 3.5. Will playing music from Phone via BT work with subwoofer?

[@erichibionada5755]

Hi, I have a JVC Shelves speaker with only AUX port . Can I still use this to plug in a sub woofer?

[@prodlucius]

everything you instructed in this video, i have done. and it still does not work. please help. its just running sound to my monitors but the cords are going from my audio interface into the sub8 inputs and the sub8 outputs running to the monitors. still no bass. what do i do. please.

[@lukerandolph7482]

Fantastic! Have you done this with an Apollo?? Having trouble here

[@jakey5150]

what if you have wired speakers, do i buy an rca to wire component then put it into the output??

[@tylergameplayroom]

hi , can i connect sub by RCA cabel with Monitor ? because my monitors connected with Focusrite by TRS cabel

[@marsoblivi0n945]

I’m using these for tv and have an hdmi audio splitter with rca out. How do I hook a sub up to my Mackie crx8 monitors?

[@robertdeleno7143]

Hello maybe you can help me I have these same Monitor speakers that are in the this video I like to be able to Connect them to my eclipse pt#118587 subwoofer looks like I would have to use speaker wire ? So my question can the subwoofer be connected to the little stereo monitors and do I still need a audio Interface ? Thanks 👍🏻

[@yoink5592]

Do the personus Eris e3.5 come with all of the Jack cables?

[@TyrionFrost93]

Hey Mate :) nice Video, do you have any recommendations for a Subwoofer to pair with Edifier MR4?

[@legendsheart3768]

Do I use High pass filter with my Eris 3.5 Or Low Pass Filter ?

[@taibirch37]

Thank you for making this simple

[@narayans]

is there any device where i can listen just with speaker and not subwoofer and then switch it back when needed ? I have scarlett 6i6 and 2 monitors and a sub. I dont want to use sub all the time .

[@agnasmer]

@Edward Smith one question... Can i directly connect from my tv to sub+monitor... I mean to say, can i exclude audio interface...

[@LOK3NDRAN]

hey bro does any audio interference comes in budget i can’t afford scarlette

[@egwpisteuw]

Exactly what I was looking for. I have the exact same Presonus speakers and want to add a subwoofer. Plus you have a link to the subwoofer and kept the video short. Nice work.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Glad I could help!

[@PeterPauz]

I am looking for a tutorial which shows how to adjust the subwoofer / monitors in regards of Split frequency, phase and levels. Can you help?

[@pookiedxn5322]

Can I connect 2 pair of monitors to a 2i2 useing a splitter or extender?

[@Rio-uv1gs]

I have to monitor speakers plugged into my F2i2 ..So you're saying only plug the subwoofer into the interface and the monitor speakers just attach to woofer and not the interface.?

[@Kiro_UwU]

Is worth it? If I already had the presonus e5 ? I think is too much bass but I'm not sure.

[@DirtyMikeTM]

what are those speaker stands you are using at 4:13? got a link?

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm3153]

Bro can u give me a light.. My case is, i have 4 studio monitors and 1 sub, which audio interface would u recommend me?

[@EilidhMacKinnon]

can you connect the sub directly to the speakers without an audio interface or anything else?

[@paradigmrenaissance3309]

does this setup with that particular sub and those particular speakers have to have an amp to work?

[@denveralbarado3746]

So from the subwoofer to the speaker using TRS cable.. so what cable goes to the computer ? sorry for asking dumb question.. thanks

[@LQ-gaming]

can you use the LFE to connect the sub to a speaker via a rca to banana cable?

[@Jordiephotography]

I have a question what i can`t find nowhere... can I do the same on edifier M4 speakers on a PC setup? with a woofer

[@gazomusic]

Excellent review. I got the Eris 3.5's and am really considering adding a Sub8 to it as well for more better focused low end. Is that a South African accent I spot?

[@juanrodriguezvictor292]

Thank you for the info well explained From Puerto Rico many blessings!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏻

[@thabeardedkilla]

i have a lot of static in my speakers and idk why and i have the same Interface as you and it keeps cutting in and out and i have to unplug it and plug it back in my computer for it to work

[@JoeOrber]

Great video! This subwoofer seems to be great when it comes to connection flexibility. I have a Sony subwoofer and, just like many others, it is more of a home theater sub and it only has one mono input for bass 😂. In my case I’m using a 4-channel stereo headphone amplifier to connect the output of my laptop to both the Sony subwoofer and the Yamaha HS4 monitors, which provides more audio level control flexibility but might introduce a little bit of noise depending on the connections, cables and the headphone amp circuitry 😊

[@Luis-kn3mc]

Greetings. Man i just recently bought a subwoofer, the gibbon 10 from monkey banana. Im having troubles connevting it to my monitors (same brand)... usually i use them with my pioneer controller. Do i really need to get a interfaz or mixer? Or can i still use the controller?

[@mihai-ioanbraga6594]

Are the vonyx 120 watt studio monitors good if I should buy them? much respect from Romania ✌️

[@user-mx7bu4bq4q]

So if I was going to connect my multi effects unit to this, instead of an audio interface (my pod go basically is an audio interface) I would just plug the cables into the pod go the same why you plug them into the audio interface?

[@writadj]

How do i run the sub8 to my E5 XT-Seris? Do i need an audio face box? I cant seem to get it up and going. 😭

[@adarrbender5828]

What's the best for e5 presonus studio monitor pair?

[@alfonsbarcelon]

Rewatching this again since, im planning to get presonus eris 3.5 now instead of upgrading headphones.

[@spongyde1]

Mr Edward, i have a pair of HYBRID HF5s, id like to add a woofer and a third monitor. Is this possible?

[@dexterous7516]

thanks for the video. I have a question - Should I use a subwoofer for mixing ? The reason I got studio monitors is so that I can hear accurate sound. If I add subwoofer will it defeat the purpose of the getting the monitors in the first place ?

[@kingdrethefirst4989]

What if your sub only have RCA in an you still have monitors that need trs input what audio interface do you guys think i should get??

[@SamadhanGuldagde]

can i use this subwoofer for my msp 5 yamaha monitors?

[@yamiomo3277]

Are presonus subs compatibile with Edifier speakers?

[@christenheman806]

Thanks for sharing Edward 👍🏻👍🏻

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

No problem 👍 Thanks for watching!!

[@samuelmessiha8609]

Thanks this was much needed

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Glad I could Help! Thanks For Watching 🙏

[@luxinyee4511]

I have a pair of presonus e5 xt and I want to connect them to Edifier T5 subwoofer. Is it compatible? Or would there be any problem? Please reply ASAP. I will subscribe

[@malaguinodg4079]

And why do I need the Audio Interface. I can simply connect way RCA to my subwoofer from the pc and then to the monitors right?

[@Pwasercan]

how does the low-pass filter work? If my speakers reproduce 80 Hz - 22 kHz (M-Audio BX3BT), I set it to 80 Hz? What does this do? Does the subwoofer only send the frequencies higher than 80 Hz to the monitors? Why is there also a High Pass Filter at 80 Hz, does it do the same thing or something else? Also, if the subwoofer has Bluetooth, then the monitors don't need bluetooth, right, since they receive the full signal from the sub? Also, how do you know what frequency your are setting on the LPF, because the tags on the lines are not aligned, and it doesn't seem to be linear??

[@mrlozano]

Let's assume you have a preamped turntable. Do you run the RCA cable from main monitor into the turntable's aux port like normal, and then run TRS cables from main monitor to subwoofer?

[@StarBellySneetch]

id pay money for someone that does instructional fast as hell ... too much slow time and this one isn't even that bad. Good info thanks

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks for watching!!

[@retlasproductions7950]

I know this is 5 months old but you can open the settings gear and change playback speeds of the videos.

[@Rixdler]

In the Eris 3.5, what would be the ideal configuration -for you- with this sub? :) I just got one and it is wonderful, but I would like to know your opinion. Thanks, great video!

[@powersliding]

the sub8 is going to compliment those speakers...its bass as good as a mid range and sub will back up the low end...

[@harphanjra1211]

Hey bro .. I have JBL 104 Monitors & a Presonus Audio Interface ..! When i Use RCA(JBL) To Headphones(AudioInterFace) , it Sounds very Loud But When I use TRS(JBL) To TRS(AudioInterFace) it Sounds Very Low.. Almost Half Of RCA To Haedphones What Is The Reason ? Please Reply

[@shanekarstel9379]

Exactly what was looking for!

[@atomicdogg7801]

Hey man. Just bought a pair of Eris E5 xt, and trying to connect them to my Behringer UMC 204 interface(or just simply tot he computer as well). This E5s doesnt come like the one you show here with stereo RCA double input. Only a individual RCA(Unbalanced) input, and a individual TRS and a XLR input. So im a bit confused here, should i use a regular RCA cable and split it to go each one to one of them speakers?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Yes, you'll need to split them.

[@peterjones3757]

Hi. What song was playing at time index 4:12 ?

[@jermsbestfriend9296]

My audio monitor doesn't say how many watts per channel out. It's umc22. Can you help?

[@edierllamasfixedthis]

Hi! Thanks for the vid, quick question hope you can get to ASAP, do you need to have an audio interface for the set up? I couldn’t just run the trs wires from the output of the sub into the studio monitors? (Just for listening/playback )

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The subwoofer is the middle man between the interface and the studio monitors. If you can connect your device to the sub without an audio interface, then I'm sure you can.

[@edierllamasfixedthis]

@@EdwardSmithMusic awesome, I figured, thanks dude!

[@fyloupourvous1204]

Thank you, love your videos!!! Very useful and no waste of time! :-)

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

[@GregoryGuay]

This has been working great for me, but as I build my new home studio, I’d like to wire my room for surroundsound. I was thinking I could use my Yamaha left/right and sub and then add a couple random rear speakers and a center speaker. However, if I send the L/R audio TO MY SUB, AND THEN TO FRONT LEFT RIGHT, I’M NOT SURE HOW THAT AFFECTS THE BALANCE AND THE SIGNAL OF THE REAR SPEAKERS THAT ARE NOT GOING THROUGH MY SUBS, BUILT-IN CROSSOVER… FOLLOW ME? I’M TRYING TO GET ALL THE WIRING IN MY WALL BEFORE I DO DRYWALL BUT I’M A LITTLE UNSURE OF THIS PLAN.

[@carloscamargo4258]

Suena espectacular

[@thecadien1705]

Thanks for that Video !!!

[@emillund9502]

Hi! Great vid - i have a Temblor T10 sub, and eris 5 - but i have a really hard time calibrating the sub. If I play pink noise and calibrate with an spl meter, the sub comes out way to loud. Experienced anything similar? Or have any tips? Thanks ;)

[@nspattak1]

@T Fuller I also didn't like he didn't use the same song but this doesn't make it right for you to be a rude ass.

[@petros482010]

Clear explanation . Excellent

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏻

[@loemchongphin2378]

Can you tell me about JBL, KRK, Yamaha, which one is better?

[@RafaelPernia]

Hi, great video, made me easily understand the balanced and unbalanced sources. I want a set of speakers to hook to my PC, I'm thinking the Eris 3.5 and if I ever decide I need bass punch, I may get the sub later. Do you think an audio interface is worth it? Is the signal from the PC good enough? Thanks.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

An audio interface is definitely worth it… reduces lag and latency for days 💪🏻

[@RafaelPernia]

@@EdwardSmithMusic hey man, thanks for your videos. I bought the Eris 3.5. They sound great. I don't need more bass.

[@KWO275]

Hi I am using a presonus eris 3.5 monitors is it possible to connect the subwoofer to the monitors without an audio interface and can I use any subwoofer or must it be eris sub8 ?

[@vikenananian4454]

I have the same question

[@mjmonjure]

Do both the monitors and the sub need to be powered?

[@Laleczka3000]

hey i need your help, based on your videos i decided that i want to buy Mackie CR4-X for my PC,mby in near future i will buy also Mackie CR8S-X BT. But now question is because i want plug them to PC, i have optical input , aux 3.5 and the restinput for 5.1 as i see are 3.5 jack. Iis it will be possible that those speakers will fit or i must buy sound card or something else? My motherboard on PC is Asus z170 Pro gaming. Thanks for help and @Edward thanks for your videos and content!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Your speakers will fit perfectly. You will connect these via the RCA to aux cable connection. No soundcard required!

[@petchzgarcia4232]

Hi there can add this to my hivi swan mk200iii?

[@doyne_dtp]

Hey there! I’m using the e3.5BT as desktop monitors via Bluetooth (MacBook), im a casual music listener. Before I purchase the subwoofer I wanted to know if it’s possible to connect the Eris Sub8 directly to my E3.5BT monitors without a audio interface? Are you able to help? I only listen to music using Bluetooth, just an FYI. Thanks.

[@DDimov-nf8mi]

Hi @Edward Smith, do you have an answer to this question?

[@manuelamadio1186]

Hi, I have the e4.5's. Do you think it's better to add a sub or to buy 2 brand new E5? I miss bass frequencies... Thank you! :)

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Rather get a sub I think...

[@Diplexsy]

how does connecting via bluetooth work? do i still need an interface for that?

[@swastikattray8433]

Can I connect a pair of studio monitors to the other pair by the same method?