How to connect a powered JBL PSW-1000 subwoofer to a onkyo TX-NR585 receiver.

[jackson68]

The Onkyo receiver has a RCA jack dedicated subwoofer connecter but the woofer has direct wires. What is best way to connect?

 

[scout_03]

see page 5 of speaker manual you might need this https/www.amazon.com/7-Inch-Gold-Plated-Phono-Plug-Y-Cable/dp/B0014G2KLG from receiver sub out to speaker in .

 

[americanaudiophile]

Subwoofer output of receiver to the left or right low level input on the sub. No reason to connect two cables.
You will need to set up the receiver so it knows you have a sub connected. You can do that with the set up mic or manually.
The receiver manual will tell you how.