Getting sub to kick in on DVD-A 2 channel, how? (1 Viewer)

[Peter Loan]

Since I am using bookshelves for my mains, I'm not sure how to get my sub to kick in while I am listening to DVD-A 2 channel recordings. The 6 channel inputs totally bypass the bass redirection in my preamp and I have my sub hooked up using the sub input. Is there a way to make the sub kick in without using speaker wires and running the bookshelves through the sub?

 

[Phil A]

If your receiver/preamp has setting for the sub on 2-channel inputs, just run a left and right input to the control unit (e.g. to CD) from the player and use the 5.1 channel input when you listen to multichannel.

 

[John Kotches]

It's not free, but the Outlaw Audio ICBM also solves your problem nicely.

It's US$250 and requires additional interconnects though.

Regards,