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  1. L

    Hooking up subwooder (with amp) with studio monitors

    Ok so I have got a pair of KRK Rokit 8, have an external sound card Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1. Recently I have got my car subwoofer along with its amplifier, and I'm thinking to make some use of it, hooking it up with my studio monitor. My subwoofer is JB, don't remember the model exactly...
  2. A

    Where to place sub? 2 possible locations.

    Have a logitech z625 which I want to know where I would get best sub output. My desk is a ikea brusali (corner version) and right now I have the sub placed on the lower suspended wood surface of the desk. So it's about a foot above the carpet on on wood. I'm wondering if placing it on the side...
  3. U

    Subwoofer connecting to guitar amp

    I have a Fender guitar amp (http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Fender-Champion-100-Guitar-Combo-Amp-with-Effects/V7R?gclid=Cj0KEQjwyozABRDtgPTM0taCrKsBEiQATk6xDlVMJD2UUTX-vtLzz0NDz-v20ZqCfd12jeEEeiACZ1caAlR_8P8HAQ), i regularly use it at parties for music but the amp doesnt produce the...
  4. I

    Logitech Z-2300 Subwoofer

    Hello everyone, I am new here. I am a network engineer so I hope I can also provide help at some point to give back to the community. I have a set of Logitech Z-2300 which are no longer manufactured or supported but anyone who's owned a set will know they're worth keeping and fixing. I have a...
  5. S

    Steps to install a passive sub woofer to a pc

    i have a samsung ps-wz510 sub woofer speaker system in my house. i want to know whether its possible to connect this to my pc.my father says i need to have a amplifier to get this connected.what kind of amplifier does it need and how much will it cost.please explain from the basics when replying...
  6. J

    Yamaha AS201 Amplifier - Subwoofer setup question.

    I've found a fantastic deal on a professional set of speakers from someone who is down sizing. The set includes: 2x 150w High quality 4-8Ohm (Bi-Wireable) floorstanders 2x 150w Heavy, high quality (Bi-Wireable) surround sound units 1x 100w High quality active subwoofer The Active Subwoofer...
  7. S

    Samsung Subwoofer Questions

    Hi there, I just bought a samsung subwoofer from the local thrift shop and I am looking to set it up with my existing surround system. I have a Harmon Kardon amplifier, but the problem I have is that the subwoofer is non-powered and the amp only outputs a subwoofer pre-amp. Before continuing...
  8. H

    sync bass with subwoofer

    Hello, I thing this is the right /r/ to ask this. I have a HTiB and I want to make 2 led strips with ~6 meters blink with bass. I have done some tests with my old subwoofer (logitech z5500) and I noticed that as the bass goes deeper, I got distorsions... I have read that we can use an amp to...
  9. K

    How do I connect this subwoofer and speakers to my computer?

    What is the easiest way to connect this sub and these speakers to my computer? I'm pretty much a noob when i comes to this stuff and I tried searching for hours only to be more confused on the situation than I was before. I also read that those speakers needed an amp because they aren't...
  10. D

    Static Noise From My Speakers When Connected Trough Subwoofer

    Some weeks ago I bought a new computer in pieces. I noticed that the computer had 7.1 surround sound, and I though that was cool. But after I plugged in my audio interface, it wasnt so cool anymore. My speakers are connected through a subwoofer to the audio interface, and the speakers were...
  11. R

    Connecting car subwoofer to mains

    I'm looking to work out how to connect this car subwoofer to my mains. It's 12v, view picture attached. Thanks!
  12. spray2000

    Subwoofer to Receiver

    Ok, so I'm wanting to get an amp for my car subwoofer but i'm going to be running in on a 100 watt kenwood receiver and I want to know how I can run a car subwoofer kicker 500 watt 4 ohms to a amp then to the receiver.. I have no pre out or amp out so I can't do it that way, I do have an...
  13. Xiij

    Subwoofer to Pair With Mackie CR3

    I am looking to get a 2.1 sound system, I've decided on getting the Mackie CR3 for speakers and am looking for recommendations for a sub-woofer that would pair nicely with it within a similar budget. I don't do anything that needs precise audio, but i would like a setup of decent quality that i...
  14. P

    Subwoofer working only on low volume

    Hey , I have a question, please help. Yesterday evening all was working good. My subwoofer from 6.1 center is only working on low volume. All cables are ok. When I turn on the subwoofer, I am hearing that little bass, so i think it is not broken. I think it is not because of pc, because when I...
  15. J

    marantz sr 5010 doesn't recognize subwoofer

    Trying to set up new surround system,new marantz sr 5010 doesn't recognize subwoofer! Any ideas? Help please!!?? At last wit's end, any suggestions would be greatly be appreciated!
  16. S

    Logitech Z5500 bass problem

    Hello all, I bought a used Logitech Z5500 a week ago and am encountering a problem. When I listen to songs/movies, all the speakers work fine but the sub's bass comes and goes (well mostly when it goes, it doesn't come back until i turn it off and on). Sometimes, it works just fine for even an...
  17. B

    Coaxial out to aux or subwoofer out to aux

    Hi I've been searching for hours now and i can't find anything. I have 2 JBL flip 3 speakers and I want to run it through my tv to get more surround sound feeling. They each have an aux in but my tv only has a subwoofer out and a coaxial out. I want to know if I plug my speakers into the sub out...
  18. F

    Home Theater System Problem

    So this is the deal, I have Samsung HT-TQ25 Home theater system. It's quite old and it only has SCART and RCA Inputs so that's the only way to connect it to TV and my tv has only Optical cable input. The system has USB Host but it only supports few types of movies so i have no solution to watch...
  19. E

    subwoofer woes. stereo + pc

    so ive had a sony str-dh550 hooked up to my self built PC for a while (was 7, now running 10) my setup looks like this ASUS z97i motherboard EVGA Nvidia 960 GPU (compact for a mini itx build) Sony STR-DH550 5.2 suround stereo (only use 5.1) JBL ES20 book shelf L+R front JBL ES150 Subwoofer...
  20. O

    Using Realtek with 4.1 speakers - no subwoofer output

    I have a motherboard H61M-DG3/USB3 with inbuilt Realtek (5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) and am trying to get it to work correctly with my Cambridge SoundWorks FourPointSurround 4.1 speakers. (I previously had a X-Fi XtremeGamer card but no using it as my old motherboard died and...
  21. C

    Ideal speaker set-up to use with an RX-v577 Receiver

    Dear All, I am presently building my house, and am looking for guidance towards the "right" speaker set-up for my eventual stereo needs. We won’t watch so many films inside – mostly, the system is for nice-quality background music. But sometimes, it’s nice to party also, and I'd the the luxury...
  22. A

    Paper Inside My Subwoofer

    So one day I was playing with my subwoofer and I had the stupidest idea to put a piece of paper inside my bass reflex. The paper was then sucked into the sub and now I can't get it out. Will the damage the sub in any way? any answer is appreciated Thanks, Regards Arran Langton
  23. C

    Connect satellite computer speakers to separate subwoofer

    I have a Klipse Promedia 2.1 Home Theater setup in my room, with a total wattage of 200w. The satellite speakers connect to the subwoofer, and the subwoofer get its power from a pre-amp that you plug into the wall, powering the whole setup. My question is: Can I use a separate subwoofer from a...
  24. B

    Center/Subwoofer connection question

    Hi, I'm wanting to create a 5.1 surround sound setup for my PC. The three connections are Front Stereo, Rear Stereo, and Center/Subwoofer. My Center speaker has 1 male 3.5mm cord My Subwoofer has 2 RCA line in ports: Left (White) and Right (Red) What do I need to do to connect both the...
  25. G

    Lower ONLY the speakers volume, keep the bass volume.

    An important thing to mention would be that I'm not much of an expert when it comes to audio stuff, so I'm not very familiar with the terminology and the hardware aspect. What I'm trying to do is lowering the volume in my speakers, but keeping it high in the subwoofer. When the volume is at...
  26. R

    Please help - Setting up receiver and subwoofer as part of sim cockpit with bass shakers

    Hi I would really appreciate some know-how on the audio for my home sim cockpit set up. I purchased some aura bass shakers for immersion, and want them to play off the audio coming out of my PC. The more I look into this, the more parts I find I need... I purchased two of these...
  27. D

    Looking for Subwoofer

    Hello All, I have a 2 speakers from a previous hi-fi system that are passive and connect to a receiver through speaker wire / copper wire. I am looking for a sub woofer which has an RCA input, and Two speaker wire outputs for my two speakers. I have been unable to find something like this. I am...
  28. MattH1112

    Connecting Studio Monitors to Subwoofer

    So I have a pair of Mackie CR3 Monitors and a Polk PSW10 Subwoofer. I was wondering how to have them running as a system for my computer however the monitors don't seem to have an output. As of right now, the speakers are hooked up via headphone jack while the subwoofer is waiting to be used...
  29. M

    Need recommendations on a 2.1 set up!

    I'm looking to put together a 2.1 system. Currently got the razer leviathan (yes i know its not the greatest) and none of the already put together system out there (Logitech etc) cut it. I love bass, deep, clear, loud bass. 100w+ sub at least im thinking. Currently looking at these choices...
  30. Mason1204

    I'm confused about RCA cables. Please help

    I'm buying some new speakers but the cables are not going to reach the control box. The two speakers use a red and white rca cable. Where can I buy a single rca cable that around 10-12 ft? I want to be able to connect a single rca female into the speaker and connect the other male end into the...
  31. A

    How to connect my subwoofer system having 3.5 mm jack to my Videocon HD tv set

    Hello friends, Could you please help me. I have Videocon 1080p HD tv (model no VJU32HH). Though the picture quality of this set is superb but the built-in speakers are small and sound comes out very low. My question is: 1) How I will connect my subwoofer system to my TV. My subwoofer only...
  32. S

    Will I need another subwoofer? (Connecting PC to home theater)

    Hi. I don't use this forum very often, but I have a question. Basically, I would like to plug my PC to my TV via a home theater. I already have a home theater. Problem is, it is a old non-HDMI model (Sony STR-K700). My video card has HDMI by the way. So I thought that I would solve the...
  33. S

    Y cable for subwoofer to amplifier

    I am looking for a cable that connects a subwoofer with red and black cables to a home theatre amp that uses a single RCA for the sub. I could just plug a red and black into the speaker channels, but I would prefer a adapter so I could use the crossover.
  34. S

    Looking for a amplifier for speakers and sub-woofer

    I am currently looking for a amplifier for some speakers and a subwoofer I have. I am using them for DJing, so I just need one white and red input. The speakers I will use are Jamo A 102 Satellite Speaker (86 dB sensitivity) and I have a LG subwoofer, I cant find the model number, but the...
  35. E

    Hooking up a passive sub to my computer

    So I got a sony ss-wg990 for 10 dollars at goodwill and would like to hook it up to my pc. It has one rca jack output, which I assume was for the original receiver when it was with the set. My question is how do I power the sub and connect it to my computer? I know little about subwoofers and...
  36. N

    250W RMS Sub / 150W into 4 ohms Amp - Which PSU wattage should I pick?

    I'm going to connect a 250W RMS subwoofer to a 150W into 4 ohms Amplifier. I want to connect the amplifier to a computer, so I will need another power supply to do that. - Should I look at the wattage of the amp or the subwoofer when buying a PSU? - Can I connect a let's say 300W PSU to a 150W...
  37. T

    Headphones < Speakers < PC?

    I'm quite a newbie on this, and I'm curious. I have some old Speakers which are quite good, and it has a big subwoofer (Or atleast I think thats what it is)... And I was thinking, it has a headphone input jack on 1 of the speakers next to a volume controller, can my sound quality be improved if...
  38. K

    Sub woofer louder in certain spots. Can't find the right place.

    I have a sub hooked up behind my sitting area and it rattles as it is but I find when I stand up suddenly the bass smacks you in the face and then when I sit down again its like "wheres all the bass gone too?" The bass also tends to be louder outside my room and in the corner by my door Here...
  39. thedutchowner

    No sound from SonicMaster subwoofer on N551JX

    Right, running into a bit of an issue on Windows 10 on my Asus N551JX. This is the second installation, the first one was done via upgrading from 8.1, which was extremely buggy. Now, I have a clean install with none of the problems I was having, but it has one new problem: The SonicMaster...
  40. E

    Need help setting up DB Dynamics Sub with Sony MHC S7AV Hi-Fi System

    So I bought a Hi-Fi system second hand a few weeks ago and bought some speaker wires to hook up the two Sony speakers that came with it. Speakers are fantastic but the sub that came with it is not putting out any bass, The sub has a white and red RCA connection on the back and the receiver has...
  41. T

    Panasonic SA-AK520 subwoofer cable too short

    .How can I extend it? Is there a way to add wires on the end, like an extension process? I am looking to move this system to a new shelf, but would only like the speakers about a foot higher. I don't want to raise the subwoofer.. Manual - http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/SCAK520.PDF...
  42. I

    Subwoofer and Amp

    Im wondering if im underpowering my sub. I have a 10" Kicker Comp S 600w MAX RMS, which is ran by a Kicker 250w amp. Am i underpowering the subwoofer?
  43. T

    Live Sound Speaker Compatibility

    I was wondering if the below set of speakers, subwoofer, and Amp would all work together for playing music at a party out of a laptop or phone. If not what would be an inexpensive yet powerful DJ speaker system. Speakers: Two VM Audio VAS4210P 2200 Watt 4-Way Dual 10" DJ Loud Speakers...
  44. T

    Best car/home subwooferspeaker under 300 euro ?

    Hello guys i'm searching for a new subwoofer for under 300 euro ( i should like it if i can buy the sub in the netherlands ) minimum reqeusts : +500 w RMS reconigd brand NOT under 12 ''
  45. P

    Subwoofer doesn't work on Desktop Applications?

    Hello everyone, I have been searching everywhere to solve this problem that I have with my subwoofer. It works perfectly on any browser based application (such as YouTube) as well as all of my games. However, if I try to listen to music on programs like Windows Media Player, iTunes, Spotify, or...
  46. J

    Could Someone Please Explain ohms for subwoofers to me?

    Ok so I know there are a lot of explanations of what a ohm is and how it works but i just don't get it. I also would like to know how many ohms in an amp I would need for two 400w rms 800w peak subwoofers. I see all these amps on amazon that say things like 4 ohms stable @ 800w but would that...
  47. TheGreatWarMage

    My first AV system

    I have very little knowledge of audio equipment and speakers, especially the connection requirements. So any help is appreciated. I have recently purchased some decent speakers, 5, of same company, different models, fairly old. So I am in need of buying an av receiver. Already have an idea...
  48. N

    Running car subwoofer with computer PSU

    Hello, I need some help with buying a PSU for my subwoofer. I want to buy a car subwoofer to home. Those made for home subwoofers price and power rate is so bad that i want to buy a car subwoofer. The subwoofer what i want to buy is Vibe Slick Slr 12 Active. Here is a link for it. It's a 400W...
  49. V

    What Amp should i get for my Canton Chrono 5.1 system???

    Hey guys! really need some help with matching the right amplifier for my setup, I have no idea what to get. Heres the 5.1 system i want to buy for my new home thatre: two front: Canton Chrono 509 DC speakers two rear: Canton Chrono 501.2 speakers one center: Canton Chrono 505 Center and also: a...
  50. N

    Car subwoofer setup

    I have a Big Jawbone Jambox (portable bluetooth speaker) as a replacement to my car's stereo system. Is it possible to hook up an amplifier and subwoofer to my car and somehow connect it to my speaker as well? Could this be done by using AUX cords?
  51. B

    klipsch R-10SW or Bic America F12

    im currently looking for a new subwoofer. my budget is about $300. ive seen the klipsch r-10sw at best buy but there arent many reviews for it online. for the bic america f12 alot of people like it and say its a really good subwoofer for the price. the klipsch normally goes for $349 but its on...
  52. B

    AV Receiver Sony STR-DH750 or Pioneer VSX-44 Help.

    hi everyone, i needed some help with buying a receiver for a home theater system and which av receiver would be best with my speakers. my 2 front speakers are klipsch R-26F, back speakers are klipsch R-15M, center is klipsch R-25C and the subwoofer klipsch R-10SW. as of now i dont want to spend...
  53. C

    Razer Tiamat 7.1 - Subwoofer not working right.

    Hi guys, I guess I've tried everything. Really, I'M SURE that, I've plugged everything correctly, it's all right related to cables. When my sound is in 7.1 mode, it sounds bad, really bad, no bass boost, subwoofer etc. When I put it on 2.2 mode, pressing the button on the little control, it...
  54. charper85

    How to get output from subwoofer via win7 ult 64 bit to pioneer VSX-42 passed video through BD input to LG 50ich led?

    I am totally stuck, I ran the volume control options configured for 5.1 and tested, sub output, so I guess I need to be using a 5.1 app? (vlc, real player or wmp will output sound to sub, only L/R speakers) How do I get my system to send the correct output? any ideas?
  55. P

    Connecting Satellite Speakers and Separate Subwoofer to Computer

    I am planning to buy the Logitech Z200 speakers and the Polk Audio PSW10 subwoofer, and I am unsure about how to connecting them to my pc. My sound card has 6 3.5mm plugs, including both a center/subwoofer out and line out. Do I just connect the Logitech z200 to the line out, and the subwoofer...
  56. C

    Good sub for audio A5+

    Hey I bought the AudioEngine A5+ and im looking for a good sub that will fit right in with them, got any leads? I have a budget of 600 bucks (i have an amp at home) I'm one of those guys who really doesnt enjoy to listend to high quality music, im one of those guys who likes to destroy the music...
  57. S

    No bass output on subwoofer on Galaxy Star Pro

    Guys I recently got a new Samsung Galaxy Star Pro, and when setting it up, it turns out that when I play music on a full set of speakers (not earphones), I noticed that the subwoofer is not emitting any sound. Using earphones provide normal sound, complete from the bass to the treble. I've tried...
  58. K

    How to connect Subwoofer to PC

    Hi guys, Not sure if i am posting under the correct thread. I am trying to convince my friend at work to switch over to pc gaming. But he is concerned about how to make his subwoofer work on a gaming pc. His subwoofer is as follows...
  59. S

    Need help connecting subwoofer to computer.

    I have a Gemini SR-10 subwoofer I am having problem connecting to my computer. Here is a picture of the back I tried plugging in a split of 1/4 cables into the input of the subwoofer then plugged the 1/8 into the c/sub jack. I put it in that jack because I have Gemini SR-5 studio monitors...
  60. S

    sony gtank subwoofer help

    hello. I have the Sony g-tank stereo/boom box. model number RDH-GTK33ip. I love the stereo but I want to buy a sub with a amp built in to hook too it to give it a little extra kick. I don't know much about audio hook up and such I know with standerd shelf stereos you connect the sub to the l and...