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Nielsb90 · 10-25-2009, 04:50 PM

Hey guys

I recently purchased a new sub by I have a question:

My previous sub only had to be hooked up with a single RCA cable and worked fine..

My new sub has 2 inputs in the back and it looks like I should be using this cable instead:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LOOPS-5M-1-TO-...item5630a01c74

Right now I just use a regular cable and one of the inputs are not being used..

Should I purchase a cable that matches? Am I not getting all out of my subwoofer?

vsidhu · 10-25-2009, 04:55 PM

One of the two inputs should be for the lfe channel. What kind of sub is it?

Nielsb90 · 10-25-2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vsidhu

One of the two inputs should be for the lfe channel. What kind of sub is it?

A gale 3090... Then what is the other for? It says Line In and they are marked L and R

vsidhu · 10-25-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nielsb90

A gale 3090... Then what is the other for? It says Line In and they are marked L and R

Connect to Left only for lfe output.

http://www.gale.co.uk/manuals/Gale%2...s%20Manual.pdf

solarrdadd · 10-25-2009, 07:29 PM

i looked up your sub, with this information in the manual, trust me, use the "y" adapter.

http://www.gale.co.uk/manuals/Gale%2...s%20Manual.pdf

you'll be fine. this is exactly how i and many of us have our subs connected.

Nielsb90 · 10-25-2009, 07:29 PM

Cool thanks! Will there be a difference AQ wise or is it just as good with a single cable?

crazyBLUE · 10-25-2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Cool thanks! Will there be a difference AQ wise or is it just as good with a single cable?

Do it the way solarrdadd said with A Y adapter !
Using the Y adapter this way will add A few dbs to the sub ~ Per Big Daddy !

solarrdadd · 10-25-2009, 05:08 PM

you can use your same cable you just need a "y adapter" with 1 female x 2 male ends. the two male ends will go into your sub's two inputs (L & R) and the one female will be connected to your sub-cable. listed here:

http://bluejeanscable.com/store/subwoofer/index.htm

near the bottom, just make sure you get the right one. you may be able to find it somewhere cheaper. probably even at BB or other local audio store.

your done!

best of luck keep us posted

10-25-2009, 04:50 PM	#1
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:114 Blu-ray collection:1072 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	Subwoofer cable Hey guys I recently purchased a new sub by I have a question: My previous sub only had to be hooked up with a single RCA cable and worked fine.. My new sub has 2 inputs in the back and it looks like I should be using this cable instead: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LOOPS-5M-1-TO-...item5630a01c74 Right now I just use a regular cable and one of the inputs are not being used.. Should I purchase a cable that matches? Am I not getting all out of my subwoofer?

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10-25-2009, 04:55 PM	#2
vsidhu Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:198 DVD collection:40 Trading Score:2	One of the two inputs should be for the lfe channel. What kind of sub is it?

10-25-2009, 07:29 PM	#5
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	i looked up your sub, with this information in the manual, trust me, use the "y" adapter. http://www.gale.co.uk/manuals/Gale%2...s%20Manual.pdf you'll be fine. this is exactly how i and many of us have our subs connected.

10-25-2009, 05:08 PM	#8
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	you can use your same cable you just need a "y adapter" with 1 female x 2 male ends. the two male ends will go into your sub's two inputs (L & R) and the one female will be connected to your sub-cable. listed here: http://bluejeanscable.com/store/subwoofer/index.htm near the bottom, just make sure you get the right one. you may be able to find it somewhere cheaper. probably even at BB or other local audio store. your done! best of luck keep us posted

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