Subwoofer bass disappeared.......please help (1 Viewer)

[kato463]

Hi.....

I have little knowledge with home audio. Had new sound system built in new house 2 yrs ago. Went on a friends recommendation and have following system.
- Yamaha RXV459 receiver
- PARADIGM speakers and sub,( cinema ctr channel, cinema 90 speakers and PDR10 subwoofer)

My problem is this....all of a sudden my subwoofer doesnt work anymore. I never adjust any settings and cant understand how this happened. I checked my receiver settings following the manual and all is good... I am not sure if its a problem with the receiver or subwoofer. Is there a way to test a subwoofer? is there a fuse in the box or receiver that could be blown?Everything else works great...... Any help or suggestions are appreciated.....

 

[Robert_J]

It could be as simple as you or someone else accidentally changed a setting on the receiver or as major as the sub is blown and you need a new one. You need to start eliminating the obvious - Is the sub plugged into the wall so it has power? Does it have a power light? Is the cable between the sub and receiver connected?

-Robert

 

[troy evans]

Also, does your sub have a fuse? It could have blown and needs to be replaced. I've read at several online sites that their subs have this issue from time to time.

 

[kato463]

just an update - I took my sub to the store i bought it from...and after they tested it they told me the amplifier was blown. the sub is only 2 years 4mos. old and i rarely have it cranking ( due to kids and wife ). they told me sub has a 3(maybe 5)year warranty but the amp is only warrantied for a year. so i have to pay 175 bucks to get it fixed. I thought paradigm was a good brand, little upset a sub is blown after 2 years, and it gets little use on top of that....fyi

 

[Robert_J]

Paradigm is a very good brand but all things break.

-Robert