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How do I connect my new powered subwoofer to my receiver?

Almost all amplified subwoofers have two different types of inputs available:
Line Level inputs (RCA jacks).
Speaker Level inputs (terminals for speaker wire).
If your receiver has a dedicated subwoofer line level output, we recommend connecting your subwoofer to this jack. Most receivers will have just one (mono) subwoofer output, while quite a few subs require two inputs. You can use an RCA "Y" adapter cord , which is a cable with one female RCA jack at one end, and two male RCA plugs at the other. Some receivers require menu settings (such as "sub-on" or "front speakers-small") that must be made before the sub output will be active.


If your receiver does not have a dedicated subwoofer output, or if the sub needs to be located more than twenty feet from the receiver, you can use the speaker level inputs. Connect these inputs to the main speaker outputs of your receiver, then run the subwoofer's speaker outputs to the main left and right speakers.

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