06-13-2003, 07:10 PM
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Yes and no. You sort of answered your own question, in that these two channels would be intended to be playing from a DIFFERENT source than what the mains are playing. However, if you simply split the signal from the main input, theoretically, it should work.
Two things though: You will now be drawing more current from the amp section of the receiver, which will reduce total available power (headroom). As well as I don't think you will be able to use this setup as an LFE channel, as it will be a full range stereo signal (all that I have seen anyway).
I would say it would be easier to spend the $100-200 and get a plate amp or cheap used receiver for the sub.
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