How to Connect a Subwoofer to Anything V2.0

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[corb]

Found a SVS SB-2000 Pro at my local Goodwill for $35. Perfect condition but was missing the power cord. Called SVS and they sent me the power cord for free! Excellent customer service! Love the sub...hits hard. Love your channel.

[shehandesilva]

Just got a Polk PSW10, this is the only video on all of YouTube that made any sense around the volume, crossover, and phase settings on the back of the sub. THANK YOU! Knew there was a reason I had subscribed to your channel many months ago!

[erics.]

I felt like the sith audio toilet roll lacked texture on the bottom end.

[lsim]

I've always wondered when Sith Audio would come out with some lifestyle products. finally my prayers have been answered!!

[roikhockenberger]

The speaker inputs on the SVS are for left and right channel. From your amp you would run a separate set of speaker cables to the sub, and a set of cables to the speakers. This is a clarification from the SVS manual.

[josemartin]

You make everything about audio simple, clear and specific…
Always helpful
Man!!! You are good.
Thank you

[ringledinglebingle]

I did it a bit differently myself!

I was building a system on a serious budget. I got some used Tannoy Proto-J bookshelf monitors, a Sony STR-DH190, and a Klipsch R12SW (subwoofer) from a firesale when they were discontinued.

But the R12SW doesn't have speaker level inputs, and the Sony unit is only 2 channels - so what I did was I bought a line-out converter (Access AX-MLOC725) to create a set of RCA outs, piggybacking off the speaker wire, which I could then run to the sub.

And it actually works really well. The line-out converter is intended for automotive use, and it even has a power wire, but the signal system is passive - the power wire is just for amp switching, but not required to pass signal.

I also used a little insignia DAC to connect it to my TV - and the DAC is... Not great, but it gets the job done well enough, kind of. Ordered a Schiit Modi 3 the other day, hasn't come in yet, but it should be way better than the Insignia one.

All in all I spent somewhere in the neighborhood of $650 to get a system that, IMO, punches way, way above its weight. And the line-out converter allowed me to use a miraculously inexpensive sub that otherwise wouldn't have worked.

I'm quite proud of myself for that one

[lightfusegetaway]

Literally anything. I just hooked a subwoofer up to my mashed potatoes. Man, that bass is smooth and buttery! (Also, kidding aside, great video Randy!)

[-v]

Haha, for me, a graduate from EE, your explanation is as clear as crystal. I know it is extremely confusing to some people such as my sister. Thanks.

[bzen]

It's a game changer, really, on a 2-way stereo setup, or any setup. Especially if you're into bass-heavy stuff, or have your stereo hooked up to your TV.

[bhsham]

Very educative for a beginner like me. Thank you, Randy!

[boldstrike]

The 3rd way to connect the sub left me a bit confused, because on that one, you have 4 terminals, unless it is R and L (IN) and R and L (out) you can't get connection out to a pair of speakers, you can only connet to one of the towers (left or right). So as I see it, to pass the signals to the subwoofer and then to the speakers you would need 8 connectors, 2+2 IN where the amp connects and 2+2 OUT to both towers.
If those 4 you have are all IN, you need an amp with 2 channels A+B where A connects to the towers and B to the sub, on the amp you have to select A+B to run at the same time. A=speakers B=sub

[williamsmith]

Good explanation. I understood. You even named some sub woofers to choose. This never gets old

[jcepri]

WOW! This is so helpful! I just bought this same sub and I'm trying to hook it up. This video is a gift and it was even uploaded on my birthday! lol Seriously, it seems like 98% of YT creators do unboxings and reviews, but very few explain how to set it up and even fewer explain the reasoning behind it. This is extremely helpful to a beginner like me. I bought a new TV on Black Friday which has led to a cascade of additional purchases I had no intention of making, including a Denon receiver, 5 Polk speakers (front and rear + center) and this sub. The receiver has been a BEAST to understand. I'm sitting here last night with all these boxes everywhere and I'm watching TV on my laptop because I couldn't figure out why I had no sound. I've contacted Denon several times and finally gave up when I realized no one there seems to be able to help. Anyone, sorry for the tangent. I'm grabbing my coffee now and finish this video, right after I subscribe! :-)

[bradleyengen]

I like that you review audio that most people can afford you don't cater to just rich

[adirectconflict]

FINALLY....you've provided the OPTIMAL way to connect the sub woofer = RCA connectors....AWESOME So many others suggest speaker wire ...and the 325+ people who disliked this video should get their GED before posting anything online ever again.

[Dis-Emboweled]

Being an old-school car audio competition guy, this video makes me happy. So many things I had to learn by trial and error ( and maybe a melted spider or two ) that you simply explain. 😁

[Scrufboy]

Something is off a bit here my brother. About 6:17 you talk about speaker level input. The third way.... You mention putting in the speaker lines(you tap across 4 binding posts on the amp output) into the sub. Where you also then tap, on the sub's 4 binding posts. But on the sub, you actually tap 2 posts up top and say - speakers input. Then you tap the lower 2 posts at 6:21and say... speaker outputs. The 4 binding posts on that SVS sub are all inputs. 1 pos, 1 neg for each - right and left.

You need 8 binding posts or connections on a sub for high level input from amp to high level output for your speakers. I'm not sure if anyone else mentioned this to you. Figured I would chime in and help a bit.

I mention this because I'm upgrading across the board. I have a Schiit HEL 2e running into the Aiyima a07 as a mini desktop solution. I have the KEF Q150's paired with an old Sony SA-W2500 sub. It has 8 connectors for this 3rd way. However, the sub is sloppy and slow. I also have the META's arriving either tomorrow or Wednesday to test out. I wanted to pick up this sub you have featured. It looks as though I cannot hook it up this third way with my current setup. I do need a sealed, moderately accurate, somewhat fast sub... This SVS seems to be right for my budget.

With that... I need your help. Heck, I just need help period.


Would the 3.5mm output from the A07 to the RCA inputs on the A3001 via 3.5mm to RCA connect help me get connected to this sub, through this sub amp? Quick, Dirty & Cheap! Got any thoughts? Is this a credible 4th way? Wondering how to dial it all in if it's doable. Aiyima sells the lower powered sub amp paired with the A07. Thoughts?

Side note: D320's came today... box was really damaged. Wharfedale is offering me a refund. Would have loved to test them out. Maybe put them into my kids gaming setup. Oh well. Thanks for your time and attention. Maybe a Subwoofer 3.0 video is in order.

[helpontheway]

youre a god! you changed my perspective on boring titles. dont know why I clicked on your video but glad I did.

The subs should pick up quick but if all fails, I totally see you in comedy films. You have the perfect fit for hollywood I feel.

[gcahill]

This is a useful tip-based video. I've been trying to connect a B&W ASW608 sub to a Rega Brio that has not pre-out and, in fact, was doing it wrong, or at least the hard way. One suggestion: sketch out a diagram of these connections for visual learners, even if it's just on a beer-stained cocktail napkin. Keep up the good work.