subwoofer maximum run

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univera
univera Posts: 848
edited June 2006 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Anyone have a definitive answer on the maximum subwoofer run before signal loss/degredation is realized? Does the type of connection matter in this discussion? What is the best sound quality as far as connections are concerned? Thanks!
UNIVERA
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2006
    i'm guessing three blocks from your house and you will notice some signal loss.
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    sorry. i have no idea. but thought it was funny.

    Just how far is your subwoofer out there? if it's like 20 feet or something. I dobut you'll notice any loss. it may sound off being farther away than that though.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited May 2006
    If it's longer than 50 ft., definetly pay attention to the cable loss specifications...otherwise, I wouldn't worry about it.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited May 2006
    That's what I have read too.....40 or 50 feet or so.
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  • kingkip
    kingkip Posts: 401
    edited May 2006
    50' is the number I've seen too.
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  • univera
    univera Posts: 848
    edited May 2006
    Thanks for the straight forward answer. I see no problems.
    UNIVERA
    Historic Charleston SC

    2 Channel:
    SDA-SRS's RDO tweets
    Biamped Anthem 2 SE's w/1970's NOS Siemens CCA's
    Anthem Pre 2L w/E.harmonix platinum matched 6H23's
    CDP- NAD C 542


    HT setup:
    AVR: NAD T 773
    Rears: Polk LC80i
    DVD: Toshiba 3109 dual tray
    Subs: Velodyne and M&K
    T.V.: Sony KDL-52XBR4 w/Vans Evers Clean Line Jr.
    Conditioner: Panamax M5100EX

    Master Bedroom Sony 40KDL-XBR3

    "I love it when a plan comes together." Hannibal Smith, The A-Team
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  • John K.
    John K. Posts: 822
    edited June 2006
    Uni, at the very low frequencies involved with a sub even the thinnest of the commonly available coaxial cables wouldn't have significant losses until well beyond a hundred feet. You're right; no problem.
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