Y Splitter

deronb1
deronb1 Posts: 5,021
edited July 2011 in Speakers
I was thinking of adding another powered sub to my system. Is there a law against using a y splitter out of the LFE out?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,338
    edited July 2011
    Thats how I have mine, works great!!
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2011
    Cool, good to know. Hated the thought of having to shell out for a .2 AVR.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2011
    I've also used that method with no issues but some ppl have had voltage issues for waking up sleepy subwoofers.
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited July 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I've also used that method with no issues but some ppl have had voltage issues for waking up sleepy subwoofers.

    I used to have a y splitter on a set of vega towers with built in subs. One would give me trouble at times from the voltage so it can be done but may or may not be an issue.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited July 2011
    deronb1 wrote: »
    I was thinking of adding another powered sub to my system. Is there a law against using a y splitter out of the LFE out?

    I'm not very familiar with the state statutes of Ohio but I'd be willing to bet it's not a felony!! Maybe a misdemeanor?:biggrin:
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2011
    decal wrote: »
    I'm not very familiar with the state statutes of Ohio but I'd be willing to bet it's not a felony!! Maybe a misdemeanor?:biggrin:

    The Speaker is from Ohio, so you never know! (that is as close to politics as I will get on this fourm, I promise):wink:
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2011
    BTW doro.. the sound of my speakers (RTA 8Ts) have undergone a couple of transformations since the mod. I haven't put 100 hours on yet, but have been running them a lot.

    At first, there was little change, then they seemed more "alive" but the mids (mostly vocals) sounded a little distant. Now things seem to be more even. Is this usually the case after a modification?

    Brighter sound, but still fast and accurate. Seems to have a bigger soundstage, but have lost the warmth (especially in vocals) that I have been accustomed to.

    Actually, they seem to be better for HT now. I am curious to know if Mylar caps are inherent to a warmer sound or was it just my speakers?
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