Sub Wiring Options (1 Viewer)

[Richard Beckman]

A friend is buying a new house pre-wired for audio. The wiring is sixteen gauge and is finished with two, five-way binding posts on each end. This friend has a sub with an LFE connection. What is your recommendation for configuring one of these pre-wired locations for this sub?

 

[TimForman]

Use a passive sub, connect from the LFE out to an external amp then to the pre-wired connection to the sub. Not the ideal way to go but I know how it is with your average low-voltage sub-contractor. It's probably the easiest solution though.

 

[Ryan Schnacke]

Actually that's a GREAT solution if he's going to build his own sub. Think of it as extra motivation (as if there's not already enough!) to try the DIY route.

 

[scott>sau]

Richard, you can use RG6QUAD (coaxial cable) with F-to-RCA connectors on each end for the interconnection from the pre-pro LFE out, or the DVD players LFE if you have an internal decoder. You could use 16/2, or even 12 guage cable. As far as placement, corner placement is better, and placed a little away from the walls. Dual subs is best to overcome standing waves and make a smoother splice with the mains.