subwoofer question
03-13-02, 05:05 PM
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subwoofer question
Right now, I have a subwoofer made by yamaha. I can't remember what model it is, but i was wondering if I can add second subwoofer made by differnt company, like sony. My receiver is sony 333es. One thing I can say about my old subwofer is that it is an active subwoofer.
Is it just better to have exact same subwoofer or can i mix it up. Also, if i can use two seperate unit, can i mix passive and active subwoofers or they have to be both same.
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Is it just better to have exact same subwoofer or can i mix it up. Also, if i can use two seperate unit, can i mix passive and active subwoofers or they have to be both same.
thanks
03-13-02, 05:26 PM
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You can use two different subs if you want
Just get a y-splitter/adapter and attach it to the LFE output on the receiver, then route one cable to each sub.
To use a passive sub you would need an external power amp to power it.
Just get a y-splitter/adapter and attach it to the LFE output on the receiver, then route one cable to each sub.
To use a passive sub you would need an external power amp to power it.
03-13-02, 11:06 PM
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With Bass from a sub there is no need to match subs.
As for the suggestion to use a Y-Adapter... you DO NOT need one as the ES receiver comes with two sub out jacks.
As for the suggestion to use a Y-Adapter... you DO NOT need one as the ES receiver comes with two sub out jacks.
03-14-02, 09:30 AM
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Re: subwoofer question
Originally posted by Sildenafil
Right now, I have a subwoofer made by yamaha. I can't remember what model it is, but i was wondering if I can add second subwoofer made by differnt company, like sony. My receiver is sony 333es. One thing I can say about my old subwofer is that it is an active subwoofer.
Is it just better to have exact same subwoofer or can i mix it up. Also, if i can use two seperate unit, can i mix passive and active subwoofers or they have to be both same.
thanks
Right now, I have a subwoofer made by yamaha. I can't remember what model it is, but i was wondering if I can add second subwoofer made by differnt company, like sony. My receiver is sony 333es. One thing I can say about my old subwofer is that it is an active subwoofer.
Is it just better to have exact same subwoofer or can i mix it up. Also, if i can use two seperate unit, can i mix passive and active subwoofers or they have to be both same.
thanks
With two subs made by two different companies I believe you may have issues with the crossovers and trying to get them to balance. I am not saying it cannot be done it is something to be aware of.
Also I would never mixed a passive box with a powered box.
