Installing a home theater subwoofer from www.lavasubs.com
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@mikeray23718 жыл бұрын
Thank you for not starting the video with a long introduction about what your doing. You are like the only one who has ever done that. Just get straight to the point. Awesome!
@corolex8 жыл бұрын
+Michael McDonald I agree with this comment!
@chicago16808 жыл бұрын
plus no crappy music
@KINGDUDE746 жыл бұрын
I know, I cant stand that, Some intros are so long with loud techno music.
@edwardchristiano1056 жыл бұрын
My front speakers do have sub woofers in them. Why would I need another sub woofer
@rigobertomatamoros78356 жыл бұрын
Agree! Direct to the point yes thank you.
@kondordv4 жыл бұрын
Finally a great video to understand everything about subwoofer connections.
@victorsanabia3513 жыл бұрын
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@packmack784 жыл бұрын
Dude you know how hard was to find this simple but yet so helpful channel?? Thanks
@calebvasquez12 жыл бұрын
I actually bought a $500 subwoofer, but because I watched your video, I did not know there was a fuse that was easy to access.. so I checked it and it was out, bought a new one and my goodness it worked. Thanks, I will still keep it and put it in my son's room.
@virayudh2 жыл бұрын
12 years old video but none of recent video could beat your video, very helpful thanx a lot
@markanthony58973 жыл бұрын
I had a situation and I am offering this additional information: I could not get sound out of my sub and I tried every hookup. Until I realized my receiver has volume adjustments to each individual speaker, L,R,CENTER,SR,SL,SUB. Remember to check the the SUB volume is not off or all the way down in the settings of the receivers menu/mode options. Good luck.
@tehberral4 жыл бұрын
*short, sharp breath* Immediate explanation. Love it.
@xkuruma12 жыл бұрын
oh MAN thank you!. You explained everything a lot better than my klipsch subwoofer's manual! Now I know what everything does, thanks!
@juanmadrigal39144 жыл бұрын
Short sweet and straight to the point. Thank you so much.
@boostmeup91617 жыл бұрын
how can i connect my twice sony subwoofer using the black red cable ...??
@rgoodpa110 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch. I was unaware not using the frequency dial when using LFE (until now)
@scottcooksey5284 Жыл бұрын
LFE means low frequency effect, it's a channel in movie soundtracks only, not used in music 2 channel stereo.
@fabiuh99111 жыл бұрын
if you set the subwoofers on diferent phase positions they will cancel each other out, the phase switch gets usefull when you want to place the sub behind the listening position(to match the front speakers phase or if you have one in the front and one in the back(in this case you must reverse the back one only)
@MrWolfgang24 жыл бұрын
If you connect to the speaker cables. Does that mean that there will be 2 sets of wires for left and right. So u will connect 2 wires into the stereo left hole.... 1 set goes to the sub left and 1 set goes to the left speaker. Then the same for the right? I don't have 4 speakers outputs from the stereo you see....?
@Ph0t0bug7 жыл бұрын
Nice. Thanks for the vid. Just picked up a Subwoofer someone was just tossing and really didnt know how to hook it up. This helped a lot.
@macrapidito18 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. I was clueless before this video!! THANKS FOR THE INFO.
@trencher76 жыл бұрын
So if I only have a single coax cable out from receiver and no LFE, I thought I could just plug it into either left or right input on sub. I need to buy a splitter?
@WaffleProfanity7 жыл бұрын
It doesnt matter where the phase button is set? What did you smoke before doing this video?
@bakomeshe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your video. You really answered all my questions regarding the subwoofer setup. Please continue with your excellent work.
@HeyYall398 Жыл бұрын
Short and sweet. This is the best! Thank you!
@BUSTRCHERRI7 жыл бұрын
Why don't you show where to connect each of these types of connections on the amplifier? What good is this video without showing them? Connection type two....the red and white rca plugs for instance. Where do you connect them on the amp? Tape the rca ends on top with duct tape and hope for the best? Or look for the aux watch that reads "aux duct tape input"?
@splittheatom75996 жыл бұрын
SBJ because every receiver is different. Everything is labeled or at least should be on a reciver. As far as connecting if you don't have a sub out port you should use the RCA output which is the red and white. Or use the speaker out connectors if they only connect via speaker wire.
@splittheatom75996 жыл бұрын
Or you can read the owners manual for your stuff
@DEUCALION1096 жыл бұрын
If the amp doesn't have a subout, can only RCA cables connect the amp's RCA output into the Subwoofer's RCA input for both left and right?
@Sankman6 жыл бұрын
I have 5.1 system of Philips. Bass not fine which is 6.5 inches. Can i cut the wires of subwoofer and install subwoofer such as 8 inch or more in another box? System is 96 watt. Can i connect passive woofer replacing inbuilt woofer of the system?
@jeffsawdon51687 жыл бұрын
I've added a turntable into the mix via phono box into analogue inputs. Sub doesn't get the low level signal, any solution? All digital sources are fine. Only has one pair of inputs and speaker terminals on Wharfedale sub. Thanks.
@mrp3ero7 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem. Check your speaker settings and select "small speakers" that worked for me.
@AudioElectronicsChicago5 жыл бұрын
Great videos, I see most of the subs nowadays use the RCA inputs/outputs
@chriskeenan17 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Well explained and concise. Just great for newbies like me.
@justinboggs34273 жыл бұрын
The only thing I ask is which one would you prefer and which one would deliver the best quality out of the three
@omak236eriepa72 жыл бұрын
Finally a video easy to understand thanks
@alonzoperez19697 ай бұрын
Hi I have a integrated amplifier 2.1 but my subwoofer has left and right output speakers on the back my question is if I want a 3.1 can I connect the center speaker behind the subwoofer using one right channel output? Does that make sense or it will sound awful? Please explain? Thank you.
@mohnnadbshara11 ай бұрын
The only video I found that is very helpful ❤❤. Thank you.
@mzmz93554 жыл бұрын
Hello, the setup for high level input was not clear for me. In case I have a stereo integrated amp - how exactly do I connect the sub or 2 subs to the amp provided that I want to keep the main speakers powered from the amp? Thanks
@gforce4all9 жыл бұрын
Have a question.Does the bass control on my receiver affect the sub out or just the speaker outs?
@Kooooshball9 жыл бұрын
It does
@INDIlob9 жыл бұрын
Help! If i buy bic america f12 sub And bookshelf speakers how would i connect them
@johnchancellor69459 жыл бұрын
The bookshelf speakers would be through speaker wire and the subwoofer would probably be through a single RCA also known as a coaxial cable (lfe)
@rgeraldalexander42783 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, having purchased a used sub with no manual. Thanks!!!
@philjagdon67743 жыл бұрын
My amp has LFE and speaker connection. Would it be better I use the speaker connection +- so I can use the frequency dial as well ? Thanks
@monkamonka28635 жыл бұрын
i have a single coil sub woofer (2 wires). Can I hook it up to right and left somehow to make it louder?
@tougie904 ай бұрын
Did it wirk
@LAREXJR7 жыл бұрын
I have a question....i recently purchased a tube preamp with 2 audio outputs. one output will be dedicated to a tube amp with a pair of 3 way speakers.The other audio output i want to use to run another tube amp to run 1 subwoofer...i do not want to use the subwoofers integrated amp because using them would defeat the purpose of the tube amp and it's sweet sound compared to ss. I have been looking for passive subwoofers but mostly all are powered. Now my question is.....can i run my tube amp to the speaker inputs of the subwoofer without using the integrated amp of the subwoofer????or would i still have to power the subwoofer using it's integrated amp???
@bujjibabukotra55386 жыл бұрын
my home theatre sound no clarity
@danielmiller82388 жыл бұрын
can anyone help I'm clueless when it comes the these things. my subwoofer had an l & r input which I have connected to my TV. but still can't figure out how to get it fired up tried going through tv settings and can't find nothing
@vikasjsheth3 жыл бұрын
If I put both the speaker wires into the subwoofer, then how do I reconnect them to the speakers through the subwoofer?
@abdullahvlogs2487 жыл бұрын
can we connect sub woofer using rca an connecting the sub will it work with kv sub
@eirikjensen770610 жыл бұрын
Where do you put your high level input cables on the reciever ? In the front (Left or right ) Center output, or the surround inputs ? I can`t find a subwoofer input fitting those cablers. Only RCA, but my sub doesnt support that.
@trix20110 жыл бұрын
front left and right chanel
@2009thread112 жыл бұрын
so if you have an amplifier with just a left and right output you can connect a subwoofer with speaker wire from the left and right straight into the subwoofer ?
@helderdemouramartins5689 Жыл бұрын
I understood that you double connect from the OLD stereo amp 1- to the usual left/right speakers and a 2-new connection on the same amp output into the "high-level input" from the Subwoofer, right? (This question is repeated NNN times in here without a clear question and an answer), cables should be same size i guess. Since your subwoofer does not have "high level out" i guess it is the only way, Right?
@bibabara7603 жыл бұрын
Hi, when you put a second cable (y) in to left and right line, how does the cable look in the other side? Its a single rca?Thanks.
@ucbookman9 жыл бұрын
I want to connect a subwoofer to an old HK AV receiver with two Energy speakers already attached. But it'll be STRICTLY for audio (turntable) no home theater. How can I properly connect it so the bass sounds natural and not boomy? Thank you so much.
@mikedavis80265 жыл бұрын
I thought you could hook speakers to back and hook your phone into the red and white and use it that way. Thought this kind of sub took out the need of a receiver or amp.
@brendan.19798 жыл бұрын
What if your receiver has a SUBWOOFER PRE OUT, but my actual subwoofer doesnt have an LFE ? it just has low level input/output L and R
@brendan.19798 жыл бұрын
Yes teriffic i worked it out. I had a fair idea but somehow i was confused with the single LFE connection compared to the others :)
@georgesmith30227 жыл бұрын
where r u going to connect the speakers if the sub has only in high level inputs?
@johnyang71264 жыл бұрын
The subwoofer needs a source, so you can simply run wires from another speaker which is close to the subwoofers location, or run wire from the receiver directly to the subwoofer.
@joerosewicz506810 жыл бұрын
I have a Onkyo receiver that only has one subwoofer output that is strictly a bare wire connection (uses a small clamp where the bare wire is inserted for negative and positive). My subwoofer only has this type of connection for the "high level" with two channels and uses an rca type connection for the other one channel. How do I go about connecting this? Should I strip one side of a rca cable in order to connect it to my receiver?
@superarsenal0094 жыл бұрын
For low level input do i need to connect to both white & red or just one is fine? If just one is fine, then which one?
@KigwaOfficial5 жыл бұрын
I have a question sir,i hope you help me..i have db 502-12 amplifier 1500 watts and 550x2 speakers,and i want to install an subwoofer..how many watts of subwoofer can set up to my amplier..i hope you help me sir
@jasperdany Жыл бұрын
Can I connect the High level input directly to passive speakers and would it work ?
@dominican11ful4 жыл бұрын
Help please 😣. I just bought a Jamo sub 200 second hand with some connection us yours the sub is working but no sound from the speakers I was wondering is I need a receiver to connect the speakers thanks
@jazzman16266 жыл бұрын
On a 2 channel system, instead of running another speaker wire from the same speaker out, to the subwoofer, can you just run a speaker wire from the speaker to the subwoofer?
@jeromevet0078 жыл бұрын
When using this setup can you still hookup speakers to this channel , or do you need to sacrifice the outputs. does the sub only uses a signal from the wires ? , i have a HQ-HT DIY sub and can't use it. So i want it in my car. ( power converter etc ) . but i want to know if i split the rear channels and connect them to the rear speakers and sub will it still work . or do the rear speakers only get half the power ?
@togatx10 жыл бұрын
Dumb question here but what direction do the arrows on the Audioquest Irish Red subwoofer cable point when connecting a HSU VTF 15H subwoofer to a Pioneer Elite VSX AV??
@RENT7779 жыл бұрын
not sure if any of you could answer this but is it possible to connect a subwoofer from a shelf system to a receiver somehow? Receiver has sub out just not sure how to connect since the cable is different. Maybe it's not possible.
@kevindad97633 жыл бұрын
Have a question: If I use the "Surround Back/Zone 2/Bi-Amp" output on my receiver YAMAHA (RXV6A) to Bi-Amp the front speakers, then can I connect the Music cast to surround output!?
@fedurrrass422624 күн бұрын
Yes you can.
@esa22368 жыл бұрын
What does LFE stand for and why would you use it over the basic optical or RCA cables?
@remakeremodel13858 жыл бұрын
Low Frequency Effect, it's a channel dedicated to home theater bass effects that use it in 5.1, 7.1 etc. the .1 is the low frequency effect channel, the advantages are that movie soundtracks use that channel individually in sound mixing for bass effect.
@esa22368 жыл бұрын
But even if I'm not using the LFE port I'm still getting the bass, or the "low frequency effect" even if I'm still using rca or optical. I'm just guessing better sound quality if you use a coax into that LFE input?
@420bars7 жыл бұрын
For music the bass suck's ass why??
@calderarecords7 жыл бұрын
Low Filter Envelope. If you change the the slope of the Envelope, it will cut out upper "dubby" frequencies which can sound somewhat unpleasant to some people who say it sounds "boxy". Others like to have a flat scientific response.
@krane154 жыл бұрын
@@esa2236 It the low frequency channel, so any frequencies below a set point will be sen there. That point is controlled by the receiver automatically or through the filters on the receiver or SW. Always yield to the receiver which may disable the SW crossover anyway when its plugged in. Another reason why LFE is preferred. Save the coax for your TV. The SW uses a single mono RCA and sometimes XLR.
@bytuke74708 жыл бұрын
i have auna linie 300 sw-hw how i connect the subwoofer to my creative t20 series 2. thanks for help
@bytuke74708 жыл бұрын
i dont have those high level inputs but there is two low level inputs
@mrhyde74315 жыл бұрын
If I have a 4ch Amp, and have 4 speakers hooked up, can I tap onto 2 ch and run the signal. To the active sub, will this lower the ohms on. The Amp. Or put the Amp under stress?
@droidzhunterz68615 жыл бұрын
Active subs have their own power supply so this would not drain your speakers. It will simply use the speaker signal to tell the subwoofer what to play
@vadimkrylov7 жыл бұрын
Which type is the best? What if I also have a stereo amplifier for music and for movies I'm using it as an power amplifier to my front speakers?
@terrywaller32366 жыл бұрын
good idea
@krane154 жыл бұрын
Like asking what car is best. It would depend on why you need it, and how you're going to use it.
@brewsburgers3354 Жыл бұрын
I have a two channel receiver with A and B speaker selection. Currently I have two floor tower speakers on the A channel and I just ordered two matching subs. Does anyone have recommendations on how to connect the two subs? Should I run 1 tower and 1 sub on A channel and the other pair on B channel or should I run 2 towers on A and 2 subs on B?
@joelane46704 жыл бұрын
On He’s burger home 8 inch poke subwoofer, what should the OBD be set at. I have mine set at -10.odb
@CK20128 жыл бұрын
I have a older sub woofer that has a Phase dial on it connected to a Pioneer SC 1222 is there something i need to do or do I do the same with the crossover frequency and turn it to the min
@ArshadHaroon10 жыл бұрын
Hi, this is very informative video and thanks for sharing. I have one question though that I am trying to ask and have no got my answer clearly. I have been using the option three for connecting my sub woofer through the red and black speaker in puts and out puts and then I use just once the option for hook up cable in to red and white ports. Does it make a difference in sound if we use the connections to Sub woofer using the "red and white cable ports" OR using the "Red and black spring clipers", Thanks.
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@Gioxtream4 жыл бұрын
Can I Bi-amp the subwoofer???? I would like to use two subwoofers with my bookshelves speakers. One sub-woofer for each channel. Can I do it safely ?
@camilophysics9677 жыл бұрын
You just forget something man, what you have in the other extremity of the cable? how to connect the amplifier???
@amlecciones4 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@user-lu8mf8vm6r8 жыл бұрын
so, when i use the HIGH LEVEL input cable, where should i take the source from my receiver? from the sub out? or should i connect the wires to the L & R speaker output from my receiver? clear this put please ..
@tagmos60118 жыл бұрын
+ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΓΟΥΖΟΥΑΣΗΣ i got the same problem..
@lukefoley68677 жыл бұрын
do you plug the speakers in to the wall
@b.a.d.psychofpv12742 жыл бұрын
Need I use in high level inputs both Channels? And with any impedancy ?
@JetScreamer_YT4 жыл бұрын
I have an output on my receiver, but there is no LFE on the speaker itself. I plugged it into the left input.
@theamiablematt13079 жыл бұрын
Hi, everyone! So I have been using our home theater for a year now. I'm currently studying DC circuits on a Computer Engineering program so that's why I have a less knowledge on impedance matching. The scenario is that the home theater runs 5.1 channels with the port of subwoofer rated at 4 ohms. The current subwoofer is a 4-ohm subwoofer at 250 watts. What does it mean by the watt rating of the speaker when the total output power of the amplifier is 1000? The case is that I feel that the subwoofer does not give that much bass. So I'm planning on upgrading my subwoofer to a 14 inch from a 10 inch. I found a 14 inch subwoofer on our nearby appliance store and have it tested. I was beyond satisfied by the bass it gave. The 14 inch subwoofer is rated at 300 watts at 8 ohms. My question is: What exactly will happen if I'll hook it up to my receiver? Will it sound the same as to what I felt on the store? Will it burn the amplifier? Or somewhat, the speaker(the planning to buy, 14 inch)? It's Pioneer that already has a casing. Take note that this subwoofer is a powered one like the one that is shown in this video. The one that is needed to be plugged. A detailed help to my problem is very much appreciated, guys. :) Advanced thanks to you and cheers for your knowledge on impedance matching. :)
@Thecamp1234510 жыл бұрын
hey there, i have a question my uncle gave me a vanderbach hrs-805 home theater. the subwoofer is the receiver, everything pugs in there. it doesn't have any bass it sounds loud but no bass why? i just pluged it with a aux calble. Also on the back it has a 5.1ch input colored holes which are like for the speakers, it has 2000 watts it suppose to have bass but it doesn't can you help me solve my problem?
@exciter3005 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Straightforward Review! Thank you very much!
@grinningintheirface26854 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Man, just got a dcm tb1212 at Christy's auction for twenty bucks!!! Dual 12 inch subs!! Thing is ridiculous!!!
@juliusquiambao45036 жыл бұрын
How about my receiver? It doesn't have a audio output. SONY DVD HOME THEATRE. I want an additional sub if possible
@Thecamp1234510 жыл бұрын
Thank you but I didn't understand what you wrote, were can I buy a amplifier, then how do I set it up.
@MasterQfkinQshake10 жыл бұрын
Nice vid, it would help alot of you showed both sides of the cord though lol
@geraldl52219 жыл бұрын
Is it better to use speaker wire connection or the red and white connection?
@MrEagleeye14111 жыл бұрын
My receiver has lfe input but my sub doesn't. How should I connect it?
@leftspeaker20005 жыл бұрын
Do the twin RCA low level input still go to the LEF on the back of the amplifier ?
@dargonzilla12 жыл бұрын
I don't quite understand.. Would it work if I would just connect the woofer with the left/right channel on my reciever, or can it damage the woofer?
@ayanmondal48776 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me what should i do to run 400 wat sub woofer in 80 watt woofer kit. I neet it. Please help..
@MrApplewine6 жыл бұрын
What do you think about subwoofers without high level input/outputs for 2 channel systems? Are these bad sub woofer designs?
@krane154 жыл бұрын
No, just a different less frequently used design.
@fifer5011 жыл бұрын
Very clear and helpful presentation! Thank you
@andrewmaple98635 жыл бұрын
Can I connect my sub straight to my TV? Think my sub have a build in app.
@davidclifton51862 жыл бұрын
Could I use the line out with one receiver and rca wire to another
@ianbennett59975 жыл бұрын
So my amp has a sub channel with only two outputs a positive and a negative, how do I connect this to the subwoofer, and it’s speaker wire not rca or lfe.
@xXGeekSquadXx58 жыл бұрын
My sub woofer only has a white cable input and thats the only thing u can plug into on the woofer how should i set this up to run music from a reciever and power the speakers from the sub woofer
@TFWandyzilla5 жыл бұрын
Wait, with 2 subs, why would you u have them set on opposite phases? That would make them cancel each other out.
@Sebastian-ms6bj3 жыл бұрын
Questioning the same exact thing. I would love to hear an answer from the person who put the video out.
@TFWandyzilla3 жыл бұрын
@@Sebastian-ms6bj Yeah don't do that :D It's like having a heater on the right of the room and an AC on full blast cold on the other side :D
@jordyminten349110 жыл бұрын
Does the high level input effect the sound quality of the speakers?
@floridagirl3864 жыл бұрын
Yup
@dualdubmix12 жыл бұрын
how do i install new amp for my home theater subwoofer any help will work video possibly unhooking amp and re install??? thanks
@MarkSWilliams2711 жыл бұрын
Dumb question here...In a simple two channel set up, with a conventional two channel amp and preamp....how do I hook up the satellite speakers? Do the speaker cables attach to those binding posts on the back of the subwoofer plate amp, then run to the satellites? Thanks, M.
@datrandom9 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much you guys. My sub hooked right up and the system sounds great!
@1oneguythat9 жыл бұрын
great video thanks for not ranting, but where could I buy that amplifier alone? please and thankbyou
@ToploadedGaming5 жыл бұрын
What happens if you only have on jack on the woofer and two on the receiver?
@gysdupreez6435 жыл бұрын
Can someone please help me... I have a 5.1 channel home Theatre system which doesn't have an LFE output nor does it have a 2.0 setup. How will I connect an active subwoofer to it, should I use the high-/speaker subwoofer output to the active sub and then back to the passive sub, I don't think the left and right front speakers get low frequencies as they are sent to the subwoofer... And how effective is this technique, using the speaker level inputs, will that influence the frequency response of the active sub or lead to greater distortion? Really how someone knowledgeable can help...
@krane154 жыл бұрын
You said that badly but I hope you figured it out by now. All receiver have 2.0 btw. I you don't have a dedicated LFE, you simply feed the SW both left and right stereo to the RCA input on the SW. The SW will filter out everything except the low frequencies. In that case, you have to manually fine tune the crossover.
@TheOmnipresent125 жыл бұрын
Anyone able to tell me why my subwoofer (active/home/basic amp stereo) only comes on when music is quite loud? I've toyed around with the crossover settings but no matter what I do I just can not get the sub' to cut in at lower volumes. Maybe I'm assuming the impossible? I 'get' that the sub' is great when playing music loudly, but impossible when at low/lower volumes? There certainly are times when I don't want to listen to music so loud but wish those beautiful 'lows' from the sub' would make themselves known. I'm using the direct (fibre cable) coil/cable to do so which I assume to be one of the best/better ways to have hooked up. Note: limited skills on these things so any somewhat coded audiophile lingo' is likely to go straight over my head! Simple would be greatly appreciated! TIA.
@yeeyee50548 жыл бұрын
Can I connect a Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer to a Pioneer VSX-530-K 5.1 Channel AV Receiver ?
@voiceofreason92388 жыл бұрын
+Paintball Noob Yes, they were made for each other and will work easily. Use a cable with a single RCA connector on each end and you are good to go. See monoprice.com for quality inexpensive cables.
@nerdMike7 жыл бұрын
But what does it mean with "stereo setup"? A subwoofer isn't MONO usually?
@SlickBlackCadillac2 жыл бұрын
In stereo, you have two channels. Each channel has it's own "low end". Therefore, to capture it you need to feed the subwoofer both channels and it will play the low end from both channels in mono. Because low frequencies are non directional to our ears, it does not affect the stereo image in our brains.