Three Easy Ways to Connect a Sub to the Sony STR-DH190!

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[@chrisnunya7171]

Yep...this is the video that pretty much told me my sub would work. I watched this video (and another one) & I was sold! I then bought my towers & sub then hooked them all up & it all sounds AWESOME!! Thanks! @TheFrugalAudiophile

[@josephjaquez4391]

Thanks for this info

[@user-og9cd6zv5o]

Thanks for your info man it was from b side from the Sony 190 to Sony sub wires go on the right side in had two wires on left moved to right working fine thanks

[@nathanaelcole8466]

On the final method (A+B) did you notice a difference in the output to the book shelf speakers? I was playing with A+B with two sets of speakers to compare them side by side and man did they both sound awful when A+B was selected. I presume because they were both demanding power, but assume hopefully that because a powered sub won't demand power the passive bookshelfs would sound the same in A+B as A alone.

[@Dorkbike]

Thanks for this video. I have the same reciever running bookshelf passive speakers on A ouputs, with great sound. I now have an active (self-powered) subwoofer hooked up to the B speaker outputs and the subwoofer and bookshelf units work, but the reciever is kicking off due to Protection mode, around volume 30. Is there anyway I can get prevent this or am I finding the limits of this reciever? Thanks.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

What speakers and sub are you suing? AT what distance are you listening?

[@KristyMF]

Tendras alguna foto de la parte de atrás que se mire bien la conexión de los cables de las bocinas y del sub, al amplificador?

[@arturojimenez7087]

How do you set the subwoofer volume and frequency settings and how do they affect both the performance and the receiver's impedance capacity? I would appreciate an answer since I am about to do this. Thank you.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

First off, you will want to use a self-powered sub. Most of them have built-in volume and crossover seeings. You will want to set the subs volume and crossover level directly on it. I did not notice any impedance issues when running a self-powered sub with speakers.

[@johnh539]

thanks, I have the same amp and elac speakers as you .I'm wanting to buy a svs3000 micro and could not see if I could use this amp. did you say that you only used either the left or the right channel at the speakers B, not both ? I also have herd that you can use the RA out of your amp to a sub do you think that's possible?

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

You will want to connect the sub to both the R and L terminals of the speaker B output. Tape only loops sound through one of the 190's input that would not be very convenient.

[@user-og9cd6zv5o]

I've got Klipsch 8ohmns on a side sub is 6ohmns got on b side of Sony 190 to b side on Sub put on blue tooth play a song phone volume half way receiver on 20 took a min to protect mode didn't turn up sub not half way but can side a be 8ohmns setting and b side for sub 6 ohmns since it is or okay for setting side a put on 6 ohmns on 8ohmn speakers thanks for your response things seem not touching wire wise didnt know if it mattered with one side 8 and other 6 ohmms dc from tenn

[@giannipescetto5012]

Thanks for the video!!! This was very helpful. One quick question... when I do the third option, shpuld I keep the impedance set at 8 ohms? Can't find online specs for my subwoofer (DaytonAudio 11" 120W powered subwoofer)

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

I dont think there is an impedance switch on the DH190. I wouldn't think it would matter a while lot anyway. The receiver isn't actually powering the sub, its just sending it a signal so that it knows what frequencies to play.

[@giannipescetto5012]

@The Frugal Audiophile i plugged 12 gauge speaker wire into high level impit on the amp and the speaker b section on the amp. But im not getting any function from the sub

[@giannipescetto5012]

Subwoofer, not amp

[@giannipescetto5012]

Actually I got it, never mind

[@sheek1982]

Is there any sound degradation when using both the a & b speaker terminals at the same time? Yes you mentioned that you're only using the "B" terminal for the hi-level out signal for the subwoofer, but is there any noticeable degrade in sound output or quality?

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

If you play speakers from both the A and B output you will lose some power and that can affect the sound. If you keep things pretty low it shouldn't make a huge difference, but as you go up in volume you will notice a difference. If you just play one set at a time there is no difference.

[@PrezidentHughes]

Does 'A+B' being active stay in memory when the system is powered down? Or does it reset to 'A' on only.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

It remembers that last setting before powering down.

[@bradcompton33]

I really like the pads under your speakers. Are these commercially available?

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

I think those are my Adam Hall isolation pads, but they are no longer available. If you search 'speaker isolation pads' on Amazon you should find something similar.

[@bradcompton33]

@@TheFrugalAudiophile - Thanks!

[@golf5555555]

Using the "B" speaker inputs could I add 2 powered subwoofers?

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Theoretically, it could be done, but it would be difficult to get two sets of speaker wires in the terminals. You could could connect one sub to L speaker connector and one to R, but stereo bass really ins't desirable. Another options would be to connect one sub to the B speaker terminals and the other to your speaker. Of course then one sub would be on all the time -- which isn't a problem if you don't want to ability to turn it off.

[@anatoliyzhalnin8393]

Thanks, buddy!!! Here's my story" I went to the local Best Buy where I had bought my Sony receiver and ask a local electronic guru if I can connect a subwoofer to my amp and he started vehemently deny the very possibility of doing so, because it is a low class amp and it doesn't have a subwoofer outlet! What a moron! I didn't believe him in the first place and decided to doublecheck online. So that's how I found your video. In the nutshell, correct me if I wrong. I just go to Best Buy, purchase a Sony subwoofer for 200+ CAD, buy some wire, hook up a sub with a B set, while A set is being engaged by my two Polk shelf speakers and press A+B button on the remote and that's all I should do. Please, advise and thanks in advance!

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Yes, that will work! Just make sure whatever sub you purchase is self-powered and has speaker level inputs. The Sony SACS9 has both if that's the one you're looking at! Glad I could be of help!

[@anatoliyzhalnin8393]

@@TheFrugalAudiophile Thanks, it did work and I am enjoying great sound. God bless you!

[@hellothisisbenji]

I wouldn’t exactly call this a “standard” setup that a Best Buy associate would recommend.

[@jeffgagne5482]

Ferrules for the first example.

[@user-og9cd6zv5o]

Can you put 8ohmn on a side and put them 0n 6ohmn the active sub new sony active sub is 6ohmn i put a side 8ohmns sub 6 ohmns and threw it in protection mode do all speakers have to be 6ohmns

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

That's strange. If the sub is a powered sub it shouldn't have much resistance. Maybe you accidentally connected something wrong, a couple of wires touched that shouldn't?

[@BG-pd6os]

can you hook a cable to the headphone jack, on some receivers this mutes the sound.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Yes, the speaker output are muted when connecting a cable/headphones to the headphone output.

[@BG-pd6os]

@@TheFrugalAudiophile isn't there a audio out, could that be connected to sub?

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

@@BG-pd6os There is a tape loop out, but it only works with one of the DH190's inputs.

[@PK08-86]

So I can connect both positive wires together and both negative wires together on the speakers and put in spot A and then I can put the subwoofer wires in section B?

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Yes, if the sub has speaker wire connections.

[@PK08-86]

@@TheFrugalAudiophile why wouldn't a sub have speaker wire connections or are you talking about something like a sound bar Bluetooth subwoofer, because that possible wouldn't have speaker wire connections.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

@@PK08-86 Many subs just have RCA inputs. They can be used with adapters, but it's a pain and I dont think you will get as much volume out of them They are a low level input.

[@PK08-86]

@@TheFrugalAudiophile oh okay yeah I see what your saying

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

@@PK08-86 Yah, I was speaking of speaker connections like five-way binding posts or spring connectors vs. RCA jacks.

[@luism8612]

How did you connect your MacBook to your receiver

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Emotiva Little Ego DAC

[@anonimushbosh]

Why can’t the rca outputs at the back of the Sony be joined with a splitter and used as a single sub output?

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

They could, but they are tape outputs and only work through one of the Sony's inputs. I supposed if you only need one input that would work.

[@motorhead16]

​@@TheFrugalAudiophile I have the same question. But it's possible that the Sony' volume won't work for the sub, is it correct? What i mean is that this line out has a preset volume level, or it work in conjunction with the volume knob? Thanks in advance.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

@@motorhead16 Yes, the line out is a tape loop, only works with one input and has a fixed volume.

[@neil4st]

This would be so good but only if the back of the amp was lit enough to see.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Yah, I really should re-record this.

[@davidlungu7104]

How would you hook this up to a TV?

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

If your TV has an RCA analog or headphone output you could directly connect it to the DH190. If not, as is the case with a lot of TVs, you will need a DAC with coaxial or optical input. Fiio has the Q3 for around $25 that would work, but spending a little more from brands such as SMSL and Topping would improve sound quality.

[@ckwadahell]

if the sub has hi level in you should always use them, bass sound better than lfe anytime.

[@LBCAndrew]

nonsense.

[@Tasi78]

Or a passive 2.1 Bose Acoustimass

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Passive sub isn't really a good match for this receiver as it really doesn't have enough power to drive speakers and a passive sub.

[@robertorodriguez2609]

it doesn't sound bad but it definitely is bright at high frequencies. don't mate it with those horrendous cs-s5 speakers or you will end up with a screaming sound.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

I used the EQ with the SS-CS5's and turned the treble down a couple of notches. That helped a lot!

[@christopherwilliams8104]

Do the elecs work well with this amp? Are these the debut b5.2?

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

They do work, but the ELACs like a lot of power and the DH190 falls a little short. As long as you don't want to play them at 95db all the time you should be fine. I do like the sound pairing of the DH190 and the ELACs tho. Those are the Debut B5's.

[@christopherwilliams8104]

@@TheFrugalAudiophile thanks so much for the reply love your content and channel. I currently have monitor audio bronze 50 well I did but I've had to send them back to be fixed under warranty. I don't understand what happened to these speakers and I'd love your thoughts I have taken images as I've never seen this before. I find the monitor audio bronze 50 a little bass heavy and maybe the Sony amp doesn't help either with its output? I really like treble hearing sounds that you don't normally hear when bass overtakes. Probably sounds strange but I like hearing into the music like dissecting it. Can you recommend a better budget speaker for my needs? I do like the look of the elac debut b5.2 tho. Thanks Chris

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

@@christopherwilliams8104 I would not choose the ELACs if you like treble. detail. Their sound tends be more warm with an emphasis on lower mid-range rather than treble detail. I would suggest the Sony SS-CS5's, the Jamo C or S series and Klipsch if you like treble detail. I have a review of the Sony's on my channel and the Jamo S series 5.0 package that includes their bookshelves. The Sony's and Jamo S series would be under $175 and the Jamo C series and most Klipsch would be over $200.

[@christopherwilliams8104]

@@TheFrugalAudiophile nice one thank you so much for your help really appreciate it. 👍

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Im really disappointed the RCA audio output is not volume controlled by the amp. Why is that even a thing?

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

It's a tape out and tape recorders require a certain volume for best recording quality. It is really a vestige of a by gone area. This receiver has been around for a few years and lacks modern features. I would really love to see Sony release an updated version, but I doubt they will. The have bigger fish to fry!

[@phearitesmauhtsby6567]

So I wanted directions but didn’t get them thank

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

What? What do you mean?

[@mikehimes4833]

You wouldn’t have to struggle and use two wires per speaker jack if u would go into the subwoofer first out of the receiver then use the speaker level out of the subwoofer into your speakers .. problem solved

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Yes, but not all subs have speaker outputs.

[@mikehimes4833]

True dat

[@robertoosory398]

2 dark

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Yah, I really should re record this video!

[@wguisbert54]

too much technical verbiage,

[@davidmcgrew4026]

This is not a good video. Work on your script & delivery. Don’t ramble. Set your camera. Use lights! Insert pictures instead of shaking videoing with a very poor view of your subject. I give this video a 2 out of 10.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Thanks for the unsolicited critique.

[@williammullinax6130]

This video was fine. Sure it could have been better, but this isn't a full time professional KZbinr. I have seen way worse examples of KZbin tutorials than this. It helped me to setup my sub with this receiver in under 10 min. And gave some extra info I wasn't even looking for and I learned a little bit. Sure it could have been "tighter", my biggest biggest complaint would be the lighting when looking at the back panel, a flashlight would have been good, so I could see it more clearly. Otherwise this is a good enough video from someone who isn't a professional KZbinr.

[@tarekaram]

hi! i have 2 set of speakers already connected to the SOny, what do you think the best way is to conect a sub? can i still use the second method? and just to make sure i understand, youre connecting speaker wire to the speakers into the woofer ? correct? thanks for the videos ! @TheFrugalAudiophile

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Yes, you could use the second method. You would run speaker wire from the connections on the back of each speaker to the speaker level inputs on the sub. With this method you will only be able to connect the sub to one set of speakers at a time or you could try to connect both sets to the sub, but that could be challenging deepening on the size of the binding posts on the sub.

[@tarekaram]

@@TheFrugalAudiophile ok , so connect speakers wires to subwoofer wires and then that into terminal A or B of stereo receiver; essentially both speaker and subwoofer going into the same receiver terminal, freeing up another set of terminal for my second pair of speakers ? thanks a lot !

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

@@tarekaram You could do that, However, if you watch my video using method 2 I connected the wires for the sub to the binding posts on the speakers and not the amp. Then I connected wires from the speakers to the Sony to make that connection. The sub just needs to touch the signal from the Sony in order to play so you that can be done through the terminus on the speaker as long as both wires are touching the same metal somewhere.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

@@tarekaram Yes, that is one way you could do it.