JUNIOR6886
26-04-2006 10:29:04
I bought a new reciever (ONKYO tx-8011) and i got all the speakers connected but when i tried to connect the subwoofer i noticed that the
reciever had no "subwoofer out" Is there any other way to connect my subwoofer?
http//www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home;jsessionid=GPnPd8cPLQ!-770332831?O=ProductDetail&A=showItemLargeImage&Q=&sku=348617
KeithA
26-04-2006 10:35:14
You'll need to buy a sub that has a speaker line input...
dmorris68
26-04-2006 10:53:50
That receiver has no sub outputs, so you have 3 options. All involve spending more money.
1. Get an external crossover and run your speakers through it. It will have a sub output that diverts the LF to the sub and passes the MF/HF through to your stereo mains.
2. Get a new sub with a built-in crossover and L/R speaker input/outputs.
3. Get a new receiver.
That's all I can think that you can do, since the receiver is so limited in outputs.
ilanbg
26-04-2006 13:47:21
Which of those three options would maintain best sound quality, out of curiosity?
amir89630
26-04-2006 14:34:22
[quote5533d4d5b6="ilanbg"]Which of those three options would maintain best sound quality, out of curiosity?[/quote5533d4d5b6]
depends on the sub really. If the sub doesn't have line ins/outs, then going w/ the crossover option would prolly be ur best bet. Have no idea how much them suckas cost tho.
dmorris68
26-04-2006 15:07:25
I failed to mention one other option, which is a kludge and assuming your sub supports it.
Can your sub take amplified inputs? I.E. speaker wire inputs?
If so, you can try splitting your L/R outputs off to the sub. If the sub has a low-pass filter it will filter the highs and reproduce the lows. However this is less than optimal because your receiver might be taxed by the additional power output requirements, and also your L/R's will be trying to reproduce the lows as well, most likely resulting in some crappy bass response.
If your sub only has a line-level input, then refer to the first 3 options. )
gafdpc
26-04-2006 17:55:24
Get a line output converter they are passive (no power cord) and convert speaker outputs to line level signals. Splice into the rear speaker level wire.
Then you can run the line level into your amp. This will sound good if your amp has a crossover (most do). If not, it wont be great quality and will work your sub, but you don't have too many options with investing $$.
These run pretty cheap by the way. If you're interested I can dig up a good one if I remember correctly.
JUNIOR6886
27-04-2006 07:02:32
Another option i have is to get my other reciever (Onkyo ASV620)
fixed. It has more than enough inputs for all my speakers and devices and it has a subout port. But the lcd display on it doesnt work. Im gonna try to call onkyo and see if they can reffer me to a repair center or smth