Question for Those with 2 Subs and Y Splitter Connector

Mr. Mojo
Mr. Mojo Posts: 53
edited July 2010 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Do both your subs stay on at all times with a Y splitter cable from one sub out???
I'm asking because I've got issues with my AVR, which I'm going to replace, and am wondering if it is worth buying a new one with 2 Sub outs or just one Sub out and a Y splitter (which I already have). Note that I've already tested different cables and subs and the problem is the AVR.

If people seem to run the Y splitter with no problems, that would be the easiest way to go.
Thanks for any input!
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2010
    A Y splitter is fine.
    Enjoy
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,237
    edited May 2010
    I'm running a Y splitter with no problems..
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  • krauley
    krauley Posts: 81
    edited July 2010
    i have a cheapo $3 splitter i found at walmart but since i have money invested in higher sub cables i wanted to get a higher guality y splitter. any recommendations for something between $0 and $30 bucks.

    thanks
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  • Mr. Mojo
    Mr. Mojo Posts: 53
    edited July 2010
    krauley wrote: »
    i have a cheapo $3 splitter i found at walmart but since i have money invested in higher sub cables i wanted to get a higher guality y splitter. any recommendations for something between $0 and $30 bucks.

    thanks

    I bought one at Amazon - a Monster brand one for about $12. It works fine.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited July 2010
    Even receivers with dual sub outs are not doing anything different than splitting the sub to two jacks. No real difference in you doing it outside the receiver...
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • BWilberg266
    BWilberg266 Posts: 191
    edited July 2010
    Mr. Mojo wrote: »
    I bought one at Amazon - a Monster brand one for about $12. It works fine.

    Go to Monoprice.com, extremely high quality cables for under $10. As Monster states on their website Amazon is not an authorized seller of their products and many of the cables sold by amazon retailers are not legit, and all of them are not covered by the Monster warranty. That and the fact that Monster is overpriced hype sold in a fancy package. :D
    Main Setup
    Fronts - Energy RC-50's
    Center - Energy RC-LCR
    Rear - Energy RC-R's
    Subs - Gone...
    AVR - Pioneer SC-37
    Blu-Ray - Sony BDP-S360
    TV - Vizio E550I-B2
    Media Server - Mac Mini
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  • mak99
    mak99 Posts: 362
    edited July 2010
    Mr. Mojo wrote: »
    Do both your subs stay on at all times with a Y splitter cable from one sub out???
    I'm asking because I've got issues with my AVR, which I'm going to replace, and am wondering if it is worth buying a new one with 2 Sub outs or just one Sub out and a Y splitter (which I already have). Note that I've already tested different cables and subs and the problem is the AVR.

    If people seem to run the Y splitter with no problems, that would be the easiest way to go.
    Thanks for any input!
    When I was running dual mP1k subs, I used an Audioquest y-splitter with my Onkyo TX-SR805. Never a problem waking the subs from standby mode when the system turned on, and never a problem having them go back into standby mode after the system was turned off.
    Main HT:JVC DLA-RS45135" Elite Screens fixed frame, 1.1 gainMarantz SR7007 (operating as pre-pro)Emotiva XPA-1 x3 (L+C+R), UPA-7 (surrounds)Oppo BDP-103D/BDP-83Toshiba HD-XA2Panamax M5410 Pro x3Polk LSiM707s, LSiC706, 80 F/X-LS, 65-RTSeaton Sound/MCCA MFW "Turbo" + custom Dayton SA1000 sub amp (orig. AV123 MFW-15)Velodyne SMS-1I/Cs: MP 12ga/4-cond (fronts); MP 12ga (surrounds), MP HDMI (all sources), some BJC sprinkled thruoutHarmony EliteSalamander Triple 40 C/B* still need to sell older but mint gear!!
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  • spock 2054
    spock 2054 Posts: 163
    edited July 2010
    Using a y cable from an Onkyo TX-SR806 - split to a Velodyne DPS12 and an Infinity PS210 - ditto what mak99 says about the sleep mode. Both wake up when sent signal. I use a y cable on the other end into the dps12 - the ps210 has both line inputs fed through a monster sw200 sub surge protetecor. Where do you guys and gals have your subs in the room? Both of mine are now on either side of the couch in the back of the living room.
    polk monitor 70's
    center - polk monitor cs2
    surround - polk monitor 60's
    surround back - jbl e10
    sub - velodyne dps 12
    sub - polk psw110
    avr/pre-amp - onkyo tx-nr809
    amp - adcom gfa-5500
    amp - carver av405
    display - sharp lc70le847u
    tv - silicon dust hd homern
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited July 2010
    How about a splitter and sub EQ in one, with the option to add up to 3 subs? I introduce to you the Velodyne SMS-1. As mentioned Y splitter is fine until your ready for the additional toy.
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  • krauley
    krauley Posts: 81
    edited July 2010
    BWilberg266 wrote: »
    Go to Monoprice.com, extremely high quality cables for under $10. As Monster states on their website Amazon is not an authorized seller of their products and many of the cables sold by amazon retailers are not legit, and all of them are not covered by the Monster warranty. That and the fact that Monster is overpriced hype sold in a fancy package. :D

    I got my speaker wires and connectors there so that was the first place i looked. But i wasnt able to steer myself to any male to female rca splitters.
    Onkyo 808
    Emotiva XPA-5
    Polk Audio M70s fronts
    Polk Audio Cs1 center
    Polk Audio 50s surrounds
    Polk Audio 30s backs
    Polk Audio Psw505 sub
    Polk Audio Psw10 sub
    Oppo BDP-93
    PS3 slim 250gb
    Vizio 55" Led-lcd
    HTPC Evga P55/Intel i7-860/Evga 260 Sli
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited July 2010
    krauley wrote: »
    I got my speaker wires and connectors there so that was the first place i looked. But i wasnt able to steer myself to any male to female rca splitters.

    Like this? Only $.65~

    http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040107&p_id=2050&seq=1&format=2

    20501.jpg
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  • mak99
    mak99 Posts: 362
    edited July 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    How about a splitter and sub EQ in one, with the option to add up to 3 subs? I introduce to you the Velodyne SMS-1. As mentioned Y splitter is fine until your ready for the additional toy.
    +1 for the SMS-1, though I added it after "retiring" the dual microPros. GREAT sub EQ...for any sub. The EQ'd/non-EQ'd comparison is eye-opening.
    Main HT:JVC DLA-RS45135" Elite Screens fixed frame, 1.1 gainMarantz SR7007 (operating as pre-pro)Emotiva XPA-1 x3 (L+C+R), UPA-7 (surrounds)Oppo BDP-103D/BDP-83Toshiba HD-XA2Panamax M5410 Pro x3Polk LSiM707s, LSiC706, 80 F/X-LS, 65-RTSeaton Sound/MCCA MFW "Turbo" + custom Dayton SA1000 sub amp (orig. AV123 MFW-15)Velodyne SMS-1I/Cs: MP 12ga/4-cond (fronts); MP 12ga (surrounds), MP HDMI (all sources), some BJC sprinkled thruoutHarmony EliteSalamander Triple 40 C/B* still need to sell older but mint gear!!
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  • Squishy Tia
    Squishy Tia Posts: 79
    edited July 2010
    Toxis wrote: »
    Even receivers with dual sub outs are not doing anything different than splitting the sub to two jacks. No real difference in you doing it outside the receiver...

    This isn't quite true. There are some receivers like the upcoming Yamaha RX-V3067 that have two sub outputs that can be independently EQd, and assigned to Stereo L/R, Front/Rear, or Dual Mono functions.

    The Stereo L/R setup is enticing, as there is plenty of music that has say, bass percussion on one channel and bass guitar/cello level bass on the other channel playing simultaneously. Having only one sub to reproduce both diminishes both. Having a sub that only has to deal with the music data coming from its specifically assigned channel means that it doesn't have to "mix" the two bass instruments, and should provide a cleaner, more defined sound.

    Do note that I did not say localized sound. Just more defined. Even in a Stereo L/F configuration you shouldn't (ideally) be able to tell which channel is which, just that each instrument has its own sub playing it (assuming as above that the instruments on on opposing channels).
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  • Mr. Mojo
    Mr. Mojo Posts: 53
    edited July 2010
    BWilberg266 wrote: »
    Go to Monoprice.com, extremely high quality cables for under $10. As Monster states on their website Amazon is not an authorized seller of their products and many of the cables sold by amazon retailers are not legit, and all of them are not covered by the Monster warranty. That and the fact that Monster is overpriced hype sold in a fancy package. :D

    Actually the Y splitter is about the only cable I didn't buy at Monoprice. :) They didn't have the same cable there.
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  • krauley
    krauley Posts: 81
    edited July 2010
    TNRabbit wrote: »
    Like this? Only $.65~

    http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040107&p_id=2050&seq=1&format=2

    20501.jpg

    thank you sir, i ordered 2 just because of the price. i searched the site for an hour before and didnt see these. hopefully its a solid product but it would have to be garbage to not be better than what im ising atm. :D
    Onkyo 808
    Emotiva XPA-5
    Polk Audio M70s fronts
    Polk Audio Cs1 center
    Polk Audio 50s surrounds
    Polk Audio 30s backs
    Polk Audio Psw505 sub
    Polk Audio Psw10 sub
    Oppo BDP-93
    PS3 slim 250gb
    Vizio 55" Led-lcd
    HTPC Evga P55/Intel i7-860/Evga 260 Sli
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  • BWilberg266
    BWilberg266 Posts: 191
    edited July 2010
    krauley wrote: »
    I got my speaker wires and connectors there so that was the first place i looked. But i wasnt able to steer myself to any male to female rca splitters.

    Y Adapter

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    This may be a bit late but above is the link for the Y adapter that I purchased. It is a bit more than the <$1 adapter but I like the heavier gauge and better build.
    Main Setup
    Fronts - Energy RC-50's
    Center - Energy RC-LCR
    Rear - Energy RC-R's
    Subs - Gone...
    AVR - Pioneer SC-37
    Blu-Ray - Sony BDP-S360
    TV - Vizio E550I-B2
    Media Server - Mac Mini
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  • Squishy Tia
    Squishy Tia Posts: 79
    edited July 2010
    Your link is broken BWilberg. It links to an FTP tutorial.
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  • BWilberg266
    BWilberg266 Posts: 191
    edited July 2010
    Squishy Tia wrote: »
    Your link is broken BWilberg. It links to an FTP tutorial.

    Sorry about that, here it is

    http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10236&cs_id=1023603&p_id=6261&seq=1&format=2
    Main Setup
    Fronts - Energy RC-50's
    Center - Energy RC-LCR
    Rear - Energy RC-R's
    Subs - Gone...
    AVR - Pioneer SC-37
    Blu-Ray - Sony BDP-S360
    TV - Vizio E550I-B2
    Media Server - Mac Mini
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