Connecting 2 subs

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weiser
weiser Posts: 55
edited January 2003 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I am playing around with different connection configurations for 2 subs. I have connected a PSW350 to the LFE of rec. and a M&K sub to the pre-out mains of rec. using the subs crossover ( Mains set to large in bass management).
Now, I want to compare to using strictly the LFE off the receiver by connecting both subs to the LFE. The Polk sub has a single LFE input but the M&K sub only has l/r inputs( no LFE input). What is the best way to split the signal to the subs from the receiver's LFE?
JVC AV48WP30 Widescreen TV
Marantz SR6200 Receiver
Panasonic RP-82 DVD
Sony SAT-A50 DSS DD Receiver
Sonic Frontiers Anthem Amp 1
Tara Labs-Axiom Interconnects
Tara Labs Digital 75 Co-axial
Kinima HiG2 Mains
Polk CS400i Main Center
Kinima KC2 Rear Center
Polk FX300i Rears
Polk PSW 350 LFE Sub
M&K V-3B Mains Sub
M&K V-2B Mains Sub
M&K LP-1S High Pass Filter
Ultralink Bi-wiring Thru
AR Pro Series Interconnects
Marantz RC2000 MKii Remote
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited January 2003
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    You need a high quality Y adapter. You can split the signal coming from the recievers LFE or you can daisy chain. Meaning useing the OUT on one of the subs run that one to the IN on the other sub. If a sub has a L and R then u can choose to use a Y adapter at that point also. I read that many NEWER sub manufactures are saying when running muiltiple subs - to split the signal directly coming out of the reciever and then to each sub.
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  • weiser
    weiser Posts: 55
    edited January 2003
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    If I split the signal at the rec. LFE with one input going to the Polk and the other I need to split again or? ( I know it will work connected to the left or right on the M&K sub but don't I need to connect to both for optimal output)
    Thanks!
    JVC AV48WP30 Widescreen TV
    Marantz SR6200 Receiver
    Panasonic RP-82 DVD
    Sony SAT-A50 DSS DD Receiver
    Sonic Frontiers Anthem Amp 1
    Tara Labs-Axiom Interconnects
    Tara Labs Digital 75 Co-axial
    Kinima HiG2 Mains
    Polk CS400i Main Center
    Kinima KC2 Rear Center
    Polk FX300i Rears
    Polk PSW 350 LFE Sub
    M&K V-3B Mains Sub
    M&K V-2B Mains Sub
    M&K LP-1S High Pass Filter
    Ultralink Bi-wiring Thru
    AR Pro Series Interconnects
    Marantz RC2000 MKii Remote
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited January 2003
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    If the sub has a right and left input - we all agree that it will yeild better output using both. So use another splitter for that purpose.
    I did!!!!! It works!!!!
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  • weiser
    weiser Posts: 55
    edited January 2003
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    Any recommendations for 2 y-splitters?
    JVC AV48WP30 Widescreen TV
    Marantz SR6200 Receiver
    Panasonic RP-82 DVD
    Sony SAT-A50 DSS DD Receiver
    Sonic Frontiers Anthem Amp 1
    Tara Labs-Axiom Interconnects
    Tara Labs Digital 75 Co-axial
    Kinima HiG2 Mains
    Polk CS400i Main Center
    Kinima KC2 Rear Center
    Polk FX300i Rears
    Polk PSW 350 LFE Sub
    M&K V-3B Mains Sub
    M&K V-2B Mains Sub
    M&K LP-1S High Pass Filter
    Ultralink Bi-wiring Thru
    AR Pro Series Interconnects
    Marantz RC2000 MKii Remote
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited January 2003
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    I have Monster Y's. The first couple pair of bass cables I bought - they came with them. The others I got from my local retailer were also Monster and catalog for about $15.
    This be them:Monster Y adapter
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