Help with psw-1000 subwoofer
pandemonium2k7
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Hi i just acquired a used psw1000 sub woofer and i hooked it up to my onkyo HT-S580 5.1 surround receiver and the sub works great, but when i turn off the receiver the sub woofer starts to hum . When amp is turned on its fine no hum.
There are a few different ways to hook it up it seems maybe i am not hooked up right? Any help would be great thanks.
Gary
There are a few different ways to hook it up it seems maybe i am not hooked up right? Any help would be great thanks.
Gary
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First question how is it currently hooked?
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its hooked into the high level input b, it has high level inputs, high level outputs and rca jacks that's say low level input. the one i am connected is the type where you push the button and insert the wires in. i don't understand why there is a left and right input?
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This is an older psw1000 by the way and the manual isn't for the one i have.
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It is set up that way so both the R channel and L channel signals are amplified through the sub. You want to have both channels going into the sub, otherwise you are missing half the bass.pandemonium2k7 wrote: »I don't understand why there is a left and right input?
Try flipping the plug around at the AC outlet the other way to see if that affects the hum.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
the cord is polarized so you cant flip it around, and the onkyo only has one two wire output for subwoofer like one speaker wire, you understand?It is set up that way so both the R channel and L channel signals are amplified through the sub. You want to have both channels going into the sub, otherwise you are missing half the bass.
Try flipping the plug around at the AC outlet the other way to see if that affects the hum. -
http://www.us.onkyo.com/hookup_detail.cfm?m=HT-S580&option=speaker&id=1401
This is what I found for your AVR. I'm guessing that the signal for L & R are combined in the one, but....... What I would suggest is that you contact Polk customer service as well as Onkyo's CS during normal business hours to find out what option is best for your particular application.
Good luck and keep us in the loop, please.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
How about the thee prong plug adapter fix? would that help in this case?Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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http://www.us.onkyo.com/hookup_detail.cfm?m=HT-S580&option=speaker&id=1401
This is what I found for your AVR. I'm guessing that the signal for L & R are combined in the one, but....... What I would suggest is that you contact Polk customer service as well as Onkyo's CS during normal business hours to find out what option is best for your particular application.
Good luck and keep us in the loop, please.
wow duh i just realized the model number of the amp is ht-r330 lol
here is a pic of the back of amp http://www.eu.onkyo.com/products/product_en_289278.html -
http://www.jbl.com/resources/Brands/jbl/Products/ProductRelatedDocuments/en-US/OwnersManual/PSW1000%20om.pdf
ok here is the right owners manual, i thought this was a polk speaker oops -
Well then, just get a "Y" adapter. Plug the RCA cable into the subwoofer out on the AVR, place the "y" adapter at the other end of the RCA and install the 2 ends of the "Y" adapter into the sub's R & L line level input.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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will do that, thanks
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No problem. Enjoy the music and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
Oh, my manners. I see that you are a new member here, missed that last night somehow. Welcome to Club Polk.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Well it didn't work when i used an rca cable hmmm
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Check your settings on the Onkyo. The sub has to receive and sense a signal in order to amplify it. If you would like to check first to make sure that the sub is not part of the issue, hook it directly up to the speaker wires. Either channel or both channels will do.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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yes i have it hooked up with the speaker wires and it works great, just hums when you turn receiver off, i just unplug it when not in use right now.
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Does it still happen when the sub is set to "auto"? [as opposed to off or on]~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
