Would I be able to connect this subwoofer directly to my Roland CM-30 PA using an RCA to 1/4 converter? Or do I need something else for it to work?
1002330
Sounds like you are coming out of the Roland with a 1/4 inch jack to an RCA plug. Should work.
1002331
Are you trying to use this as an input to the Sub, or an output from the sub to the PA?I am using a RCA to 3.5 mm cable as input from another source to the sub, and then the sub's low level output to monitors, and that works fine. All of those are low level, though. If you are inputting TO the sub from the PA, i would think it would have to be non amplified signal or damage could occur. I'm not sure if the stereo link feature on that PA is low level or not.
1002332
Are you trying to use this as an input to the Sub, or an output from the sub to the PA? I am using a RCA to 3.5 mm cable as input from another source to the sub, and then the sub's low level output to monitors, and that works fine. All of those are low level, though. If you are inputting TO the sub from the PA, i would think it would have to be non amplified signal or damage could occur. I'm not sure if the stereo link feature on that PA is low level or not.
107470
No. the RCA connection will not allow that connection to be made. I made that mistake and found myself not using the wires I purchased. My advise. Take a picture of both the subwoofer and the connection on the back of your receiver and take it to best buy or radio shack. Have the attendant show you what wire to purchase then you can find it online (cheaper). Hope this helps.
544024
I believe with this receiver, the sub gets connected with a coaxial cable. Even though there are two coax outputs for sub, my sub only has one input so I use the right output. I don't believe there is a way to use positive and negative connection wires (speaker wire) to the sub unless you get some kind of low-high level converter converting the wires from the sub to the required input on the amp
929940
It has hook up for four speakers but not for a subwoofer. It is not a very high power unit either so subwoofer out put wouldn't be much unless is was amplified. Frankly if you amplify a system like this you will only amplify all the noise distortion. To do what you are want to do look for a mini component system with a high power output and low distortion. This type of system would cost more but you'll thank your self for it. Pyle has some small amps that take input and flash drive mp3's maybe one of these have a subwoofer output.
1046777
Does your amp have a dedicated RCA output jack for subwoofer? try this link: http://stereos.about.com/od/systemsetup/tp/Connecting-a-Subwoofer.htm
1544568
No! Don't plug your Subwoofer into the outlet!! It doesn't have a preamp like other subwoofers. There are 2 pairs of wires: right channel [green (+) and white (-)] and left channel [red (+) and black (-)]. Just attached them to your receiver like you would any speaker. Good luck!
1515349
Sorry but am not using a subwoofer. You may want to call sony support. they are very helpful.
333781
"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 !!
328023
You don't say how you want to add. Assuming that you want to connect to the subwoofer, check impedance on Acoustimass speakers (from specs). If same, then probably yes. Did you call Bose customer support?
1719758
If you are using RCA outputs for input on the subwoofers then yes. If you are using line level inputs you will get most likely get impedance problems.
1581834
You need a y adapter. KabelDirekt Pro Series Subwoofer Cable ( 6 feet ) / Y - RCA Cable / Digital Cable - 1 x RCA Male to 2 x RCA Male by KabelDirekt http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DI89EZI/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_pS8Vtb04PNNB4
2178701
This subwoofer does not accept any RCA cables, just XLR and 1/4. If you got a good quality RCA to XLR converter/cable, then you should be able to use it with a home receiver.
2202275
Most home subwoofers have RCA inputs so it would work. A web search for these specific subwoofer models shows that the cvhf-a18s and cvhf-a21s have these ports: Input Connectors: L&R XLR/RCA In and Through XLR/RCA Link Out So you're good to go
894962
I did not use the RCA connectors..the back of my receiver is mostly set up for my computer system. I just spliced another speaker wire into each speaker output--left and right, input and ground, and plugged the two wires from each side into their corresponding connections on the SW. It works great this way....took longer to strip the existing wires than it did to set up the sub.
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Unfortunately, Nathan, I don't think the Pyle-Pro will help you in this instance. It's really designed to help boost the signal from low-output devices, such as turntables for vinyl records, and other such things that put out a signal, but at a low level. It sounds like you need something that is more powerful than that, something that is actually more specific to a subwoofer, which requires more power than the Pyle-Pro delivers. I wish I could have told you otherwise, but I'm afraid that in THIS case, it simply won't be enough power to get your subwoofer going. Sorry about that!
711504
In theory yes, a regular rca cable can be used to connect a subwoofer to a receiver...but...as someone who tied it, I would not recommend using this cable for that purpose. The subwoofer has frequencies that a true subwoofer cable carries. Spend a bit more money and purchase a true subwoofer cable (in Amazon search: Monster subwoofer cabke). BTW In some connections the rca cable (left or right cabke doesn't matter) will not transmit any audio to the sub.
2087611
This is a bit like asking "how do you cook?" There us no one best way to hook up a sub... you need to divide the frequency of the signal into the frequency range your speaker responds to. There are many ways to do this... a crossover network can split the input (your music) into "sub" and "everything else" before the amplifiers and use separate amps for the subs and everything else... but thus is only one solution. Tell us what equipment you are trying to use and perhaps you will get a more useful response.