Y-splitter on sub with...

glemay
glemay Posts: 574
edited December 2003 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I've noticed that the Paradigm PW-2200 has a mono RCA input or whatever it's called, correct me if I'm wrong. Will it be O.K. if I use a Y-splitter with this sub and have the other RCA plug just hanging there?
Main System:
Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

Second System:
Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited December 2003
    As long as it doesn't touch anything, no problem. My favorite sales guy tells me that most if not all subs will perform better if a Y-connector is used. I don't recall the technical reasons for it, maybe Doc will chime in.
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited December 2003
    Frank Z,

    But what if the amplifier on the sub is not capable of a Y-spiltter and only has the mono input? In this case you cannot use a Y-splitter, right?
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • Ceruleance
    Ceruleance Posts: 991
    edited December 2003
    it has a "left" and "right(mono)" plugs. It can be used either with a y splitter into both inputs or just plug the single cable into the right jack. I think Spec says output increases 3 dB with y-splitter, so you can trust that if you'd like.

    Even if it actually only had a mono jack, your question, whether or not you could use a y-splitter and just leave one end dangling and the other end plugged in? Why the hell would you do that, just plug the end of the cable into the mono jack you dont need a y-splitter.
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited December 2003
    The thing is that I already have a Y-splitter that I was using with my previous sub. The new sub that will be replacing it only has the right (mono) input, it doesn't have the red and white or if you prefer left and right.
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2003
    Originally posted by glemay
    I've noticed that the Paradigm PW-2200 has a mono RCA input or whatever it's called, correct me if I'm wrong. Will it be O.K. if I use a Y-splitter with this sub and have the other RCA plug just hanging there?

    It will be O.K.

    but.... I don't see any need for your y-splitter at all, unless you're gonna daisy chain a second sub.

    Regards,
    PolkThug
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  • Ceruleance
    Ceruleance Posts: 991
    edited December 2003
    1) I do think the new p-digm has the left and right inputs, what makes you think it doesn't

    2) you're either confused, or your confusing me. I wish the p-digm site had a manual/schematic, but it doesn't. Either way I'm sure the p-dime will integrate well into your system with the cables that you already have, so just snap some pictures when you get the sub if you are still confused
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited December 2003
    Originally posted by Ceruleance
    Why the hell would you do that, just plug the end of the cable into the mono jack you dont need a y-splitter.

    Exactly.

    The single input jack is more than likely the unfiltered connection, for use with the sub-out from the AVR.

    Regardless, I can't imagine the Para not have conventional filtered L/R jacks also, but you wouldn't want to use them if you are going from the AVR, where the signal is already filtered.
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited December 2003
    Are you talking about the newer version? Because my 2200 has L and R low level inputs. And I do use a Y splitter.
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited December 2003
    Gerald FWIW I am also fairly sure that the 2100 & 2200 use L&R inputs so you could still use the splitter.
    Graham
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited December 2003
    Thank you everyone for there response. I only assumed that the Paradigm PW-2200 had the mono input by looking at the picture of the amp on the site, but note that it is not clear. I also noticed that on some of Paradigms other subs, they only had the mono input.

    I guess I will just have to wait till I get it.
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited December 2003
    Originally posted by gatemplin
    Gerald FWIW I am also fairly sure that the 2100 & 2200 use L&R inputs so you could still use the splitter.

    Bad idea. The L/R inputs are more than likely filtered. Even if you crank the filter control all the way up, using the single unfiltered input is still preferable.
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited December 2003
    Dr. Spec,

    Are you saying that I should go out and buy another subwoofer cable and not use my Y-splitter?
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited December 2003
    I agree that unfiltered is the way to go Doc (Thats what I use) but I dont remember the pw2200 having an unfiltered input. Just the L&R RCA inputs and the speaker level inputs. I will probably be going to my Paradigm dealer tomorrow so I can find out then if know one else knows.

    Edit: Gerald, you have a mono sub cable going into a y-splitter right? If so then there is no need to buy a new cable either way unless the splitter is attached to the cable.
    Graham
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited December 2003
    Splitter and cable is all one piece.
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • Ceruleance
    Ceruleance Posts: 991
    edited December 2003
    couldn't you have said that like 2 days ago? :rolleyes: Crossover for L and R input may or may not be defeatable. It's defeatable on my Infinity.
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited December 2003
    Sorry if I didn't mention it earlier. Didn't know.
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited December 2003
    Must control fist of death.....................
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  • hamzahsh
    hamzahsh Posts: 439
    edited December 2003
    Congrats for buying a new sub glemay!

    Just use the mono RCA cable from your AVR to your SUB.


    End of Story!:D
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited December 2003
    I don't have the sub just yet:( A few more days.
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • hamzahsh
    hamzahsh Posts: 439
    edited December 2003
    No problem CONGRATs in advance!
    :)
    Panasonic TH-50PX80U Plasma HDTV
    Polk Audio RT800i (fronts)
    Polk Audio CS400i (center)
    Polk Audio F/X1000 (side surrounds)
    Polk Audio RTi6 (back surrrounds)
    Velodyne CHT-15 (subwoofer)
    Yamaha RX-V1400 (Pre/Pro)
    NAD C272 (2-ch Amp)
    Adcom GFA-7605 (5-ch Amp)
    Toshiba SD-3109 (DVD/CD player)
    Malata DVP-580 (Multi-region DVD player)
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  • walk
    walk Posts: 178
    edited December 2003
    I wouldn't use a splitter with a dangling connector as it could pick up noise & hum - but if it doesn't and it sounds ok, you could use it. Of course a good shielded single-RCA cable shouldn't run you more than $9, so why not buy one?
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