Little help? (1 Viewer)

[RalphH]

I am upgrading my current system (older Sony Pro-logic receiver & cheap KLH surround sound system), and am building the subwoofer. I prefer not to have a powered sub, but I'm having a hard time trying to find a receiver with an amplified sub channel. My current configuration runs from the front channel output, through the sub, & out to the front speakers. If I do this with my new set-up (different room/different speaker positions), I'll have to use a couple hundred feet of speaker wire & spend a lot of time crawling around in a blown insulation laden attic.

Are there any receivers with amplified outputs for a sub at a fairly reasonable price that someone could recommend, or would I be better off just building a powered sub?

Thanks for any help,

Ralph

 

[Jonathan DA]

Is there a reason you don't want a powered sub? The only difference between a powered sub and having an amplified sub channel in a receiver is the physical location of the amplifier. To that point, I personally have never seen a receiver with an amplified sub output. Line level out to a separate sub amp, either in the sub cabinet or stand alone, is the status quo.
Jonathan

 

[RalphH]

Actually, the main difference between a powered & non-powered sub is about $100 minimum. But you answered my question, and that's all I really wanted.

Thanks,

Ralph

 

[JackS]

A couple of years ago Technics had a model with a amped sub out. With the intro of multichannel beyond 5.1, this feature is probably no longer available.