Where do I plug my subwoofer into my receiver?

The preferred method of connecting a subwoofer is through the subwoofer output (labeled SUB OUT or SUBWOOFER) of a receiver using an LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) cable. Almost all home theater receivers and processors and some stereo receivers have this type of subwoofer output.

How do I connect my subwoofer to my surround sound receiver?

Using a subwoofer cable (RCA cable), connect the subwoofer to the AV receiver by running the cable from the receiver’s subwoofer output to the subwoofer’s line input. Klipsch subwoofers can be connected via the LFE channel, the white RCA connection, or in a stereo pair by using both the white and red RCA connections.

How do I connect my subwoofer to my receiver without LFE?

Right: An RCA Y adapter that can be used with a line level converter to connect to a subwoofer with a single RCA input jack. For subwoofers with only 1 or more RCA input jacks (no speaker level inputs), a simple way to connect them to a receiver with no subwoofer output is by using a line level converter.

Why does a subwoofer have a left and right input?

Since the subwoofer is responsible for low bass tones (aka its sole purpose), it requires a transmitter of low-frequency audio waves. The left and right channels are combined in an LFE cable to allow for a singular cable to evenly disperse the signals to the subwoofer.

Can you wire a subwoofer to the both right and left channels?

Wiring of two channels on one speaker is possible but in many ways, it can damage your amplifier. You may be trying to run both the left and right channels on one speaker only. It can be done but method may vary from setup to setup of the amplifier.

Can you connect a subwoofer to an amp without SUB OUT?

The best way to hook up a subwoofer to an amplifier with no dedicated subwoofer out is to use a “Y” splitter cable.

Why does my home subwoofer have 2 inputs?

Dual input allows the subwoofer an extra sensitivity adjustment. Normally, it would be enough to use a mono LFE subwoofer signal from its processor. By using both inputs with the same mono signal doubles the subwoofer sensitivity. This means that there is now only half the signal strength to drive it to full output.

Can you connect a subwoofer to a 2 channel receiver?

Yes, two (easy) ways to hookup a powered sub in a 2-channel setup. 1) Run the speaker wire from your amp to the sub, then another set of speaker cables to your speakers.

Does a subwoofer need left and right input?

Most subwoofers have both a left & right input. It usually doesn’t matter which one you use. Some people will buy a “Y adapter” or “splitter” so that a single cable can feed both subwoofer inputs.