Possible to connect Magnifi subwoofer directly with cable?
ravenant211
Posts: 3
Hello,
I have been having trouble with the subwoofer on my recently purchased Magnifi soundbar making occasional crackling/light grinding noises. As I have seen on some other posts volume doesn't seem to be a major factor in when it happens, and it does not seem to be very predictable as to what signal will cause the distortion. I think that it might be possible that it is getting wireless interference? I'm familiar with what an overdriven speaker acts/sounds like when being pushed too hard and this issue doesn't seem to quite fit the usual behavior for that. Plus I have yet to turn the system up very loud. I think the loudest I've had it so far is "2 lights" as shown on the bar.
I noticed that there is a 1/8" input jack on the back of the subwoofer and I was wondering if is possible to use that to connect directly to the soundbar to bypass/test the wireless interference issue? I can't find any info anywhere about the jack though other than what is printed on the back of the sub, and so I thought I would check. I don't want to accidentally damage the unit by making to assumptions. I appreciate the info and assistance!
I have been having trouble with the subwoofer on my recently purchased Magnifi soundbar making occasional crackling/light grinding noises. As I have seen on some other posts volume doesn't seem to be a major factor in when it happens, and it does not seem to be very predictable as to what signal will cause the distortion. I think that it might be possible that it is getting wireless interference? I'm familiar with what an overdriven speaker acts/sounds like when being pushed too hard and this issue doesn't seem to quite fit the usual behavior for that. Plus I have yet to turn the system up very loud. I think the loudest I've had it so far is "2 lights" as shown on the bar.
I noticed that there is a 1/8" input jack on the back of the subwoofer and I was wondering if is possible to use that to connect directly to the soundbar to bypass/test the wireless interference issue? I can't find any info anywhere about the jack though other than what is printed on the back of the sub, and so I thought I would check. I don't want to accidentally damage the unit by making to assumptions. I appreciate the info and assistance!
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Hello,
Welcome to Polk's forum. Yes, you can use that connection to go from the soundbar to the subwoofer.
Regards, Ken -
Thank you for the confirmation! Would it be OK to use the stereo audio cable that came with the system, or should I use a mono cable instead? I appreciate the help!
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I don't believe it will make a difference, the connector, inside the sub, will mate with the same pair of bands on the plug whether it is single channel or two channel plug.
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Great, thank you for the information. I appreciate all your help and time!
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You're welcome, glad to be of help!
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I'm having the same problem with my system. I'm on my second sub but don't have an input on the back of my sub to bypasss the wireless
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Love the system but it's very annoying
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