Why is their L and R on back of sub?

comm_darkon
comm_darkon Posts: 7
edited January 2005 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
If most Recievers (if not all) just have a single plug in the back of them then why does the sub have a R and L on the back of them and not justa single plug?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2004
    For 2-Channel folks running 2 subs or using a standard rca interconnect...
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited December 2004
    some people run preouts to a sub i think...
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,741
    edited December 2004
    Can u run perout - sub in, then sub out to amp in?
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited December 2004
    If the subwoofer has the rca outputs for it. I remember that was one of the hookup options on my PSW650, but I didn't have a receiver with main-in.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited December 2004
    my dad used the preouts on his receiver to give a signal to the sub....didnt sound great and distorted fast....the lfe on my receiver was much better, but im willing to bet he didnt have it setup right
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited December 2004
    The L & R Inputs allow you to input both channels (stereo), then the amp internally sums them to a mono signal.

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  • zerosk8er
    zerosk8er Posts: 36
    edited December 2004
    When using the preamp out of the receiver use a y connector to connect it to both. I find it makes the sub sound much more powerful.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,741
    edited December 2004
    Thats because the y-splitter gives it a 3db boost of signal...
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  • Pinktulip7
    Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
    edited December 2004
    What do you mean y connector to connect it to both?
    TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
    RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
    FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
    AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
    AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
    CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
    SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
    SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
    DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
    DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
    POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
    SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
    SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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  • zerosk8er
    zerosk8er Posts: 36
    edited December 2004
    Grab the subwoofer cable and connect it to the receiver's preamp out, then connect a y-splitter on the end you're going to connect it to the sub on and connect the 2 ends of the y-splitter to the L and R terminals on the back of the sub.
    Hope this helps.
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  • rkn2903
    rkn2903 Posts: 13
    edited January 2005
    What is the best y- connector to buy, and where is the best place to purchase one of these wires?
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  • zerosk8er
    zerosk8er Posts: 36
    edited January 2005
    I like monster cable but get one thats made by the same company as your sub cable, and just buy it wherever they sell it, remember you get what you pay for you dont wanna buy the cheapest cables and connecters. Keep in mind i'm no pro at this stuff.
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  • Mjr7531
    Mjr7531 Posts: 856
    edited January 2005
    It doesn't matter which interconnect you use, they all work with each other fine. I would not suggest Monster, they are the Bose of the cable world, except with an out of control legal department, just check the Clubhouse.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2005
    Signal Cable makes Y-Splitters in any format you wish....you just have to ask. Here is a Signal Cable Analog2(F2M) version:

    www.signalcable.com
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