I bought this one, but my passive subwoofer is not working, after the connection. I'm wondering this can support the power to passive subwoofer.
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Sorry but am not using a subwoofer. You may want to call sony support. they are very helpful.
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The Sony STRDH550 does not have a separate switched AC outlet, so it depends on the subwoofer to be the type that detects the bass signal to turn itself on. You must first make sure that in the set-up of the Sony that you have the subwoofer output activated in the settings. In my case, I use a separate older amplifier that has to be turned on manually, so I have to do that as a separate step. Most of the newer subwoofers will turn on if they detect the presence of bass signal from the 5.1 amplifier.
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Hi Chang Kyu Lee,This receiver cannot support passive subwoofer. Thanks. >Joffrey
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The documentation for this item is appalling. I do not use a subwoofer. The Technical Specs can be found at:-http://store.sony.com/5.2-ch.-4k-a-v-receiver-zid27-STRDH550/cat-27-catid-ESP-Home-Theather-ElectronicsWhere It states:-Amplifier/Receiver Amplifier Features*4 Ohm/8 Ohm Switching : Yes (6 ohm)*Sub Woofer X' Over : 17 points (40 - 200 Hz) and Inputs and Outputs Audio Outputs*Pre Out (Subwoofer) : 2I am sorry I cannot help you more.
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An active subwoofer would be best. With a passive subwoofer you will need a separate amp to power it.DJ FLASH
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Dear Bill, Thanks for the info. I didn't connect the wire's directly but I guess it amounts to the same thing. The left and right front speakers are attached to STR-DH800 posts. I connected separate the speaker wires from the left and right front speakers posts to the left and right posts of the subwoofer. The subwoofer is a part of a Paradigm Cinema 70 set. It has its own power plug, an on/off switch and an RCA input The subwoofer hums when the RCA is plugged into it and I touch the unplugged end. Sincerely, John
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Its odd that what Pioneer told you works.It doesn't correspond with what the manual says at all.Are you guys connecting the sub with the subwoofer pre-out (LFE--sub with an amp) or are you connecting an unpowered sub with regular speaker wires?I have a powered subwoofer on the way. I guess I'll see if I have to do the same.
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Mine died after 3 years. Reciever and surround speakers still running, though. I almost always forgot to turn the sub off. I see it apparently doesn't pull much current, but I believe that this "constant on" had something to do with the failure. It's an electrical failure, simply won't turn on: it's dead. Replaced it with a Klipsch R sw10, a much better subwoofer.
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I have since sold the unit. I used 2 powered Sub Woofers and connected them to the Sub Woofer Out on the back of the unit.
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No, it can't power a subwoofer. The only output is an RCA connector so you have to use a powered speaker.
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Yes because your sub is powered. It's better if your source has a separate sub, otherwise use the right channel.
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Hello Philip. I assume you mean a Visio sound bar with subwoofer output. Baring an odd connection type on the sound bar, the subwoofer should be just fine. You do need, however, to ensure that the impedance is matched and that the woofer output of the sound bar is intended for a powered subwoofer, not a passive one. If not, you risk blowing the subwoofer. Best, David
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I could not get my powered Martin Logan sub-woofer to work with the sound bar, no sound whatsover. I was going to give it another try but have not had a chance yet.
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You Can't use this speaker as Passive only Powered, However there some passive models from qsc
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Depends on the watts of your subwoofer. If it's less than 200w, it should work perfectly
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I swapped out the speakers for more powerfull outdoor speakers. The sub woofer has to be connected, power goes thru it if i remember correctly. Hope this helps.
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I have a powered sub that accepts speaker-level input, and it works great attached it to the "B" output (I am only using the "A" output for my main speakers).
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I do not believe you can. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8R4Vemvhsc&sns=em this is a good review and shows the connection options. Mine sounds like junk. It started to sound distorted or something about a month and a half in. My friend knows speakers and said the subwoofer is cheaply made and there is a lose connection so it keeps cutting out. I wouldnt buy.
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In order to use a passive sub you would need a separate power amp, or one of Denon's 7.1 receivers and assign the rear surround amp to the sub output.
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Hi J. Johnson, this is a self powered subwoofer and this unit may best be connected on an amplifier or receiver. Soundbar doesn't support on this. - Ella