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crypted · 03-02-2010, 04:53 PM

Just bought an Onkyo TR-SX507 as recommended in pervious thread (https://forum.blu-ray.com/home-theat...-solution.html).

I'm in the middle of setting up everything. I just realized my subwoofer from my old Sony subwoofer isn't powered and this receiver only has a spot for plugging in an RCA cable for the subwoofer. The one I have only has the two wires that are spliced. Any suggestions on retrofitting that? Is there something I can buy at Bestbuy or some other store to retro it in? Or, do I need to find a cheap subwoofer?

Thanks

Mordir · 03-02-2010, 05:30 PM

Buy a new sub. There are plenty out there that are powered to choose from.

Lots of information in this section: https://forum.blu-ray.com/subwoofers/

neos_peace · 03-02-2010, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordir

Buy a new sub. There are plenty out there that are powered to choose from.

Lots of information in this section: https://forum.blu-ray.com/subwoofers/

agreed no better place. bigdaddy is your friend remember that, he's the man.

pokefan · 03-02-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordir

Buy a new sub. There are plenty out there that are powered to choose from.

Lots of information in this section: https://forum.blu-ray.com/subwoofers/

I'll save you the hastle....

Buy an ed A2-300!

Really though, lots of great info in there and I'm sure you'll find what you need. But, I can tell you right now what you'll hear the most! lol

Steve · 03-02-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by crypted

Just bought an Onkyo TR-SX507 as recommended in pervious thread (https://forum.blu-ray.com/home-theat...-solution.html).

I'm in the middle of setting up everything. I just realized my subwoofer from my old Sony subwoofer isn't powered and this receiver only has a spot for plugging in an RCA cable for the subwoofer. The one I have only has the two wires that are spliced. Any suggestions on retrofitting that? Is there something I can buy at Bestbuy or some other store to retro it in? Or, do I need to find a cheap subwoofer?

Thanks

You should buy a new subwoofer, but you also need to define what "cheap" means to you. How much are you looking to spend on one?

stcurell · 03-02-2010, 07:22 PM

For a temporary fix you could run the sub-out on the new Onkyo into one of the channels on the old receiver and power the sub with that.

umich08 · 03-02-2010, 08:03 PM

I started off with a crappy HTiB and the subwoofer that it came with was not powered and I encountered the same issue as you seem to be having. When I upgraded my first powered subwoofer was the Sony SAW2500 and was more than noticeable and worked for the time being and was "cheap" at only $99.99 from Best Buy. I have recently upgraded further and purchased a Polk PSW10 ($199.99) and the difference again is HUGE!

Read the forums and find out what's best for you. I just thought I'd throw in some suggestions. Links for both subs are below.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+1...&skuId=8417527

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Polk+Aud...&skuId=8826112

aramis109 · 03-02-2010, 08:28 PM

If your old Sony sub uses speaker wire, just run it from the fronts and run the fronts to the sub. The sub'll handle the crossovers and send the rest to the fronts.

Be careful adding speakers like that- you really need to know the ohm rating and make sure it's between 6-8 ohm.

03-02-2010, 04:53 PM	#1
crypted Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Oklahoma	No powered Sub and Onkyo needs one?!? Just bought an Onkyo TR-SX507 as recommended in pervious thread (https://forum.blu-ray.com/home-theat...-solution.html). I'm in the middle of setting up everything. I just realized my subwoofer from my old Sony subwoofer isn't powered and this receiver only has a spot for plugging in an RCA cable for the subwoofer. The one I have only has the two wires that are spliced. Any suggestions on retrofitting that? Is there something I can buy at Bestbuy or some other store to retro it in? Or, do I need to find a cheap subwoofer? Thanks

03-02-2010, 08:03 PM	#7
umich08 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:84 4K collection:328 Blu-ray collection:925 DVD collection:13 Digital collection:885 iTunes collection:11 Prime collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 17 Trading Score:8	I started off with a crappy HTiB and the subwoofer that it came with was not powered and I encountered the same issue as you seem to be having. When I upgraded my first powered subwoofer was the Sony SAW2500 and was more than noticeable and worked for the time being and was "cheap" at only $99.99 from Best Buy. I have recently upgraded further and purchased a Polk PSW10 ($199.99) and the difference again is HUGE! Read the forums and find out what's best for you. I just thought I'd throw in some suggestions. Links for both subs are below. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+1...&skuId=8417527 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Polk+Aud...&skuId=8826112 Last edited by umich08; 03-02-2010 at 08:08 PM.

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03-02-2010, 05:30 PM	#2
Mordir Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:58	Buy a new sub. There are plenty out there that are powered to choose from. Lots of information in this section: https://forum.blu-ray.com/subwoofers/

03-02-2010, 07:22 PM	#6
stcurell Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:39 Trading Score:3	For a temporary fix you could run the sub-out on the new Onkyo into one of the channels on the old receiver and power the sub with that.

03-02-2010, 08:28 PM	#8
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	If your old Sony sub uses speaker wire, just run it from the fronts and run the fronts to the sub. The sub'll handle the crossovers and send the rest to the fronts. Be careful adding speakers like that- you really need to know the ohm rating and make sure it's between 6-8 ohm.

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