SUB Cables

[KingRadicalPhil]

Can I use a 1 t0 2 y splitter and run regular L/R Stereo cables to my subs
thank you for the help

BTW Im runnong to Def Tech 7002 Towers so im using them for my subs ]


Thankyou

[Pelican170]

why towers for a sub? I would get a sub if I were you...

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Pelican170

why towers for a sub? I would get a sub if I were you...

AGREED.


EDIT:


I see the 7002s have a built in 12" passive sub, correct?

[househead]

I use a splitter.

LFE out --> sub cable --> rca splitter --> rca cable to polk subwoofer & one to an old receiver to power my bass shakers.

Just make sure you use a good quality rca cable.

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by KingRadicalPhil

Can I use a 1 t0 2 y splitter and run regular L/R Stereo cables to my subs
thank you for the help
BTW Im runnong to Def Tech 7002 Towers so im using them for my subs ]
Thankyou

Def Tech 7002 speakers have built-in Active subs with 300 digital amplifiers built-in. The built-in subs are not meant to do the job of an LFE sub in 5.1 or 7.1. They are meant to give low frequency extension to the super towers.

Normally, a set of speaker wires from the receiver to the speakers would do the job. However, for better sound quality, you may want to connect the built-in subs separately. The best way is to remove the metallic connections that attach the subs to the midrange and then attach two RCA cables from the pre-outs for the fronts on your receivers to the left and right speaker sub inputs. In your receiver's menu, you should set your front speakers to large. If you don't own a subwoofer, set it to NO or OFF. The receiver will send all the LFE (.1 ) sound to the front speakers. Def Techs can handle this.

I suspect what you are trying to do is use the two built-in active subs for LFE. You can try it, but I won't guarantee the sound quality will be ok. What you need to do is disconnect the built-in subs from the midrange by removing the metallic connectors. Use a Y adapter (1 male to 2 female) to connect the LFE (sub) output of the receiver to the two built-in subs with RCA cable. In the receivers menu, set the front speakers to small and set the crossover frequency to 90Hz or 100Hz. You don't want to put too much pressure on the Def Tech's midrange drivers. See how it sounds. If you like the sound, congratulations. If it sounds unnatural to you, go back to option one.

There is no correct way. The only correct way is the way you like it. If you like to connect 6 or 8 subwoofers to your receiver and you like it, that is the correct way.

Warning: Do not use regular RCA cables to connect your subs as they may pick up hum and noise when you move them. It is best to use digital subwoofer RCA cables. Normally, they are RG6 (double or quad shielded) and reduce interference. They are the same type of cables people use for video connection. Do not use RG59 cables as they are S$$t.

[KingRadicalPhil]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

AGREED.


EDIT:


I see the 7002s have a built in 12" passive sub, correct?

Built in 12 with 2 12 passive radiators coupled to a 300 watt amp in the tower