C computernewby Commendable Feb 17, 2016 1 0 1,510 Oct 10, 2017 #1 my amp has a subwoofer output of about 50 mv peak to peak as read on a scope. Is that enough to power a powered subwoofer or is my amp bad?
my amp has a subwoofer output of about 50 mv peak to peak as read on a scope. Is that enough to power a powered subwoofer or is my amp bad?
Solution Karadjgne Oct 10, 2017 If it's a pre-amp output (line out) then yes it should be fine. That's only a signal output. Power for the amplifier is separate
If it's a pre-amp output (line out) then yes it should be fine. That's only a signal output. Power for the amplifier is separate
Karadjgne Distinguished Herald Dec 26, 2012 263 0 19,310 Oct 10, 2017 Solution #2 If it's a pre-amp output (line out) then yes it should be fine. That's only a signal output. Power for the amplifier is separate Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
If it's a pre-amp output (line out) then yes it should be fine. That's only a signal output. Power for the amplifier is separate
A americanaudiophile Titan Aug 27, 2008 14,933 146 103,240 Oct 12, 2017 #3 Normal line level output would be max of 2v. What signal were you using to take your measurement? Frequency should be about 50hz. What was the subwoofer level set to in the receiver speaker set up menu? Upvote 0 Downvote
Normal line level output would be max of 2v. What signal were you using to take your measurement? Frequency should be about 50hz. What was the subwoofer level set to in the receiver speaker set up menu?