Subwoofer Power Cord?

[Pelican170]

Hey Guys,

I have a question maybe some of you can give me some thoughts on. I have a subwoofer, Cambridge Soundworks, and i recently got a new tv stand and so i had to move some components around. Anyway, the main issue is that, i like to have the subwoofer plugged into my Panamax Conditioner and now, the Power Cord isnt long enough to reach where i feel is optimal for the subwoofer to sit. I could just plug it into another AC outlet but i typically wouldnt recommend doing such. Any ideas?? I checked Cambridge also and they dont sell a longer power cord...

[un4gvn94538]

as a temp solution, i have used a heavy duty extension cord for a sub before re-arranging the room. no idea if this is wise or not but i didnt have any noticable issues/differences

[Pelican170]

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

as a temp solution, i have used a heavy duty extension cord for a sub before re-arranging the room. no idea if this is wise or not but i didnt have any noticable issues/differences

hmmnn, thats not a bad idea. thanks.

[scweb13]

You could just get a Panamax Subwoofer Surge Protector and use another outlet.

Panamax M-2SUB Powered Subwoofer Surge Protector at Amazon

[Pelican170]

Originally Posted by scweb13

You could just get a Panamax Subwoofer Surge Protector and use another outlet.

Panamax M-2SUB Powered Subwoofer Surge Protector at Amazon

Thats not a bad idea either. thanks guys..

[sandman6662]

You can also just but a longer cord ,like Monster Cable or other kinds, how long do you need , Monster cable makes 8 foot , IEC power cords, I have some & they are great ,hope this helps,,

[SlmShdy1]

A bit off topic, but this thread brought up a question I had. A lot of receivers have AC outlets on the back of them. Is having a subwoofer plugged into one of these outlets a bad idea? As long as the receiver is protected, the subwoofer should be fine, right?

[Trix]

Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

A bit off topic, but this thread brought up a question I had. A lot of receivers have AC outlets on the back of them. Is having a subwoofer plugged into one of these outlets a bad idea? As long as the receiver is protected, the subwoofer should be fine, right?

Subwoofer should be fine, yes. However, depending on how much power the sub's amp draws, the receiver may not be, as it may not be able to supply it with enough power without drawing from its reserves.

[Twitch9]

Never plug in your sub to the back of your receiver, i never use the receiver to plug anything into, just not a good idea.

[mdabb]

Could always DIY a custom length PC if you're capable. We have a thread here that might be of help to you if interested. Someday I'm gonna get around to making a custom PC for my sub as I need a longer one as well.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=77455

[Steve]

There are a lot of companies out there that sell power cords in different lengths. As long as you get one with the same specs as the current cord you'll be fine. The specs are probably stamped on one or both of the plugs, or maybe even on the cord itself somewhere. You shouldn't have to spend over $20 on one. Just Google replacement power cord and you'll get a lot of hits. I've personally dealt with Cables To Go when I needed a cable a few months ago. Great customer service, knowledgeable staff and fast shipping. I would recommend checking with them if you want to get a new cord for your sub.