Subwoofer Hookup Question (1 Viewer)

[Dan Cabral]

This is something that I've been curious about for a while.

Most decent subs I've seen have a stereo inputs. Even high end AVR's have a single output for the sub.

What is the purpose of the stereo inputs on a sub if most receivers won't output in stereo?

 

[Binh Vu]

I have the same question too, but for now, I hooked the sub cable to the L "or" R on the sub input

 

[Jason Wilcox]

i use the stereo inputs by connecting them to the preouts of my stereo receiver. if i only hoked up one of the preouts I'd be missing the other channels bass.

 

[Greg Foan]

If you're using the line level out (the .1 of 5.1) you can feed it in either the left or right channel, shouldn't matter with most sub amps, or you can use a splitter if you want, although it really won't make a difference.

 

[Dan Cabral]

If you're using the line level out (the .1 of 5.1) you can feed it in either the left or right channel, shouldn't matter with most sub amps, or you can use a splitter if you want, although it really won't make a difference.

I think it's safe to say that this is what most people do, and the way most subs are designed to be hooked up to an AVR.

But the question remains... if this is how they're supposed to be hooked up, what is the purpose of the stereo inputs on the sub?

 

[Jason Wilcox]

like i said, one purpose is for a 2 channel system without a sub out. My marantz stereo receiver lacks a sub out so I use the left and right preouts to go to the subs left and right inputs.