Line and Speaker level hookup to sub?

jrlouie

I have a PSW450 currently wired using the line level hookups to my amp preouts. Is there any advantage to running the line level hookups to the sub and also running standard speaker level signals to the sub simultaneously?

mantis

NO,
I don't see any reason for wiring like this.Use the Line level and manage your bass in the receiver.I have no Idea what your using but this is the way to go no matter what you own.....except Bose.

Even Micro systems work well wired straight.

Dan

jrlouie

Okay, thanks. I was just curious. I'm just ensuring i've got the best setup.
I have a large room (30' X 15' with 20' ceilings) and sometimes when i have a party i find myself searching for additional bass. Sometimes i turn up the amp a bit on the sub and the sub makes this odd popping sound. It then goes away when i turn the dial back down slightly. Doesn't really sound like distortion but something else. I've been told it is because of something in the speaker coming into contact with something else. I've also been told that i should never exceed 50% on the volume knob.
Anyway, i thought the PSW450 would be plenty but maybe i just need an additional sub.

walk

I'm not familiar with that sub, but most subs will only use either the line level OR the speaker level inputs, not both. In fact having both hooked up may cause problems.

gatemplin

Definitely keep the volume at 50% or below. What you are hearing is not distortion from the amp but either the amp is clipping (which causes a popping sound) or the voice coil is slamming into the back plate from over excursion. If you want more bass, shove the sub into the corner or buy another sub.