Using both channels for sub out (1 Viewer)

[JeffTodd]

I am using an old Aiwa DPL receiver to power my SVS based DIY sub.

Currently I have the sub out from my AVR225 running to the inputs on the back of the Aiwa using a Y splitter. And then from one of the channels I have a wire running to the input termninal on the sub.

My question: Am I able to utilize both left and right outputs from the Aiwa? My initial thought is that this would more than likely be bad somehow....but I can't resist the urge to pump twice the power into the sub.

It probably won't work, but I had to ask..

Thanks.

 

[Lyden]

im not sure its a good idea to bridge the chanels on a reciver i tryed that once an i fried all the fuses but it was an old reciver. i dont think you can use both chanels on one sub unless it can be uses as a passive sub then maybe..

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Jeff,

Lynden is right. You can’t connect to amplifier channels to the same speaker or voice coil without causing some serious damage to the amplifier. You would have to have a DVC sub or two subs.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[JeffTodd]

Excellent.....that's what I figured, but it didn't hurt to ask. Thanks for the help guys. Looks like I need to save for a proper plate amp.