i wanna know if i need to buy one cable or 2 cables to plug my JBL ES250PBK High-Performance 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer. thanks!
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"no" you only have to use the positive red input , in the back of your subwoofer . so if you have a double white & red rca cable ? just use positive output ( red ) out from receiver to red input on subb.!! red to red !! one cable is all you need !!
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Any subwoofer occupies a single "channel" from the receiver - one that combines the low bass outputs from right and left channels. Thus, one standard cable is usually sufficient. Do check the rear panel of your receiver/home entertainment power unit. It should have one output receptable labeled "subwoofer" or something similar. That is where the plug from the speaker goes. Since bass frequencies are not localized by our ears, there is no need for 2 subwoofers or separate cables to connect them. If the subwoofer has separate input jacks for the right and left channels (labeled and usually color coded) - which is very unlikely - you would need two such cables, plugged into the auxiliary R and L low level outputs from your receiver's pre-amp outputs (labeled)!
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That depends on your receiver... Check out page 5 of the subwoofer manual for wiring instructions - http://www.jbl.com/images/media/ES250P(120V)_OM_EN.pdf
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There are different alternatives to connect a sub-woofer. One line, if your receiver/amplifier has an outlet for subwoofer, just use the left preamp outlet (market subwoofer) from the amplifier/receiver to connect with the left inlet line of the subwoofer. This will give you bass tones out of low frequency tones from the source and is good for home heather effect. You can also connect most subs as speaker using the speaker outlets from the amplifier/ receiver. This last will give you a broader frequencies range out of the sub and may be better for music. Take some time to watch some of the various examples of subwoofer connection posted in YouTube. There are different alternatives to connect a sub-woofer. One line, if your receiver/amplifier has an outlet for subwoofer, just use the left preamp outlet (market subwoofer) from the amplifier/receiver to connect with the left inlet line of the subwoofer. This will give you bass tones out of low frequency tones from the source and is good for home heather effect. You can also connect most subs as speaker using the speaker outlets from the amplifier/ receiver. This last will give you a broader frequencies range out of the sub and may be better for music. Take some time to watch some of the... » Read More There are different alternatives to connect a sub-woofer. One line, if your receiver/amplifier has an outlet for subwoofer, just use the left preamp outlet (market subwoofer) from the amplifier/receiver to connect with the left inlet line of the subwoofer. This will give you bass tones out of low frequency tones from the source and is good for home heather effect. You can also connect most subs as speaker using the speaker outlets from the amplifier/ receiver. This last will give you a broader frequencies range out of the sub and may be better for music. Take some time to watch some of the various examples of subwoofer connection posted in YouTube. « Show Less
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If your Sub has two ports then you would need this cable with a Y-adapter like this one:Mediabridge ULTRA Series RCA Y-Adapter (12 Inches) - 1-Female to 2-Male for Digital Audio or Subwoofer - (Part# CYA-2M1F-P )Thanks,Mediabridge Customer Support856-216-8222support@mediabridgeproducts.com
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probably one if your subwoofer has a left and right input you need a splitter
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If you have a LFE output on your receiver, then you only need one cable. Quoting the Owner's Manual, "If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS processor/receiver, the Low-Pass Frequency is set by the processor/receiver." See http://www.jbl.com/images/media/ES250P(120V)_OM_EN.pdfIf you want to run in "normal" mode, then you'll need to buy two cables. See the manual for configuration settings getting the L/R receiver outputs to your subwoofer.I use mine in LFE mode. I hope I've helped you. Good luck!
675198
You only need one cable per speaker. The cable is connected between the amplifier (or mixer& combo) to the speaker cabinet. Typically, each amp (or mixer/amp) has stereo output (L/R) therefore you will need two cables for the two speakers.
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Both cables coming out of speakers are fixed. They then connect to a duel plug. That is where you could extend one or the other. One is a basic RCA so you would need an RCA extension as one side would need to be female the other male. The other channel has an odd pin connector that I do not know. But extending the RCA should be easy enough. Whether or not it is the left or right side I do not know....and logistics at this time would prevent me from figuring out. I took a picture but I don't currently see where to attach
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I don't notice a difference between using 1 or 2 RCA cables. The subwoofer works just fine with one input
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No you don't. This particular thick heavy duty Mediabridge cable should be used for connecting a receiver or amplifier to a powered subwoofer. For your particular situation, you need plain old left and right stereo audio cables of the length you need for connection. Mediabridge has those available.
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IF u split it u would have to get RCA jack replacement connectors.basically a waste of time&the belkin cables ok?u can buy an "RCA"type splitter for this cable BUT u would need 2 belkin sub cables then ok?thts the best way to do this for running another extra sub cable to another room.i have mines set-up this way since i have 3 powered Sub total!u can buy rca splitter "Y" type jacks on amazon site just punch in "Y TYPE SPLITTER RCA JACKS"make sure u have rite type of end connectors when looking at the pictures of the jacks!!hope this helps u!?
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Obviously, it's not necessary, but I would highly recommend it. Even an inexpensive powered sub with a 10" woofer adds so much bottom end (25-80Hz) that you just can't get from a 6.5" cone. Take a look at the "Yamaha YST-SW216BL Subwoofer" for $117 and free shipping. If your amp has a subwoofer line out, put it to good use with a 10" or 12" powered sub. Pro Tip: Avoid the rookie mistake of turning the sub volume up too loud... a good sub should never really be noticed until it isn't there anymore and you're like "wow, it sounds so weak now!". :)
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You do have to buy 2, but it's worth the money, especially if you spent much money on your system. You don't want your weakest link to be your wiring!...
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No, you have to get the cable extra. It's offered with the sub woofer. Great sound, scares my cat!!
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You can get a sub cable at the electronics store and a splitter. It's. single on one in and red and white on the other. Plug the red and white into ur sub for better sound, then plug the sub cable into the sub connection in the back of the receiver. When u go into the menu of the receiver go into the manual select for speaker options and select 1 sub instead of two.
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Sorry, I'm a newbie at home theater stuffs, but why do we need a separate "subwoofer cable"? Won't the speaker wires work? I'm using a HTiB and they all use one type of speaker cables, even the subwoofer. I'm just curious as I'm about to get this system and have to learn how to set it up with a receiver. Thanks.
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Yes, you'll need to buy a cable. They're very cheap at Amazon. Just make sure it's long enough. If there are two inputs, one right and one left, you'll need a 'Y' adapter at the subwoofer I'm not sure 'cause mine is boxed up. A r/l input will work with one cable, just connect it to the 'sub out' jack from your receiver and plug it into the 'R' input on the sub.
1004632
Yes, plug one end into your amp sub pre-out and the other into the left out of the JBL
1638826
It's one cable .... if you need to ask this question you should go to a music store for advice before you buy ANYTHING ...
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I use them for my surround speakers so i purchased 2. I would think you would need 2.
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Not if that works or not. I simply bought a rca cable "Y" cable and ran from subwoofer out on the receiver to the two inputs. These cables can be bought for less than $10.
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Just one connection in each case. BTW, the speakers are great. An owner of the company says that no subwoofer is needed (in a very quick reply to my emailed question) and he was right. The bass is great. Enjoy!