Subwoofer Speaker Ports?

ScottyDugs

Why does it look like I can plug 4 speakers into the back of my subwoofer (labeled speaker level inputs)? Isnt that what the avr is for or is this something completely different?

KLapinas

ScottyDugs wrote: »

Why does it look like I can plug 4 speakers into the back of my subwoofer (labeled speaker level inputs)? Isnt that what the avr is for or is this something completely different?

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ScottyDugs

KLapinas

The top set is an input and the bottom set is an output. You could run your speaker wires from the amp/receiver in to the sub and then out to the speakers. I am not familiar with this model but most subwoofers would have a high-pass crossover out to your speakers. Most people use the line level inputs.

Some companies like REL recommend that you use the speaker/high level input so the sub sees the exact same signal as your speakers for better integration.

ScottyDugs

Ok so here is my avr...which cables would go where to the sub?

goofyGAguy

See that jack on the lower left of the AVR, the one that says subwoofer? Run a sub cable from there to either the L or R line level input on the sub.

ScottyDugs

ha i know but im asking about hooking up to the speaker level inputs and outputs

nhhiep

if you use this method, make sure set speakers to Full Range or Large on your AVR

Csa73

It is made available if u are using an amp with no subwoofer out. U would run your wire from your amp left and right to your sub then from the sub to your speakers. Thats my understanding of it anyhow...

ScottyDugs

ok thanks...so it wont make anything better compared to regular sub out cable?

nhhiep

it's that one is better than another, just different way to get bass out of your sub. With the Sub cable, your AVR sums the bass from L/R and sends to the sub. With the speaker level setup, your sub is doing the summing from L/R from the AVR. Same result.

KLapinas

If your receiver has a highpass crossover for your mains it is probably best to use the subwoofer out jack so you can cut the bass going to your mains.

What speakers are you using?

ScottyDugs

Polk LS90 standing main speakers

KLapinas

I would use the subwoofer preout to the sub.

If you have a high pass feature on your receiver I would recommend using it to your fronts to lessen the burden of your receiver.

20hz

comes down to ( what sounds best ) if your sub is able to reproduce the lows better than the mains you need to switch the high pass ( sub on option ) if you dont some of the bass goes to mains and sub sounds worse .
I have found getting lows to the sub ( thats is designed job ) will sound best .