How do I hook this up to my existing 2.0 speakers and amp? Do I buy a Y-Splitter and split my source (PC) to the sub and amp via RCA cables?
2017722
My receiver has 2 output, so I haven't tried this - but the directions indicate you only need hook up one RCA jack.
2017723
You can just run your main amp wiring to the high level inputs and then run the needed wire from the sub to the front speakers. If your amp is a integrated preamp with mutable pre-outs you can run a RCA from the secondary pre-outs via a single RCA cable. This will give you a 2.1 setup with the sub playing only one channel of the possible two channels. Mono powered subs can run a single channel and it will not sound as though your missing out.
2017724
Pretty certain you can run your front channel wires through the sub and then into your left and right front speakers. Look at a picture of the back or better yet..buy a nice Denon amp and upgrade the whole system. You will have no regrets
2017725
The sub has high level inputs and outputs. So you can connect your speaker wire to the sub and then come back out to the speakers.
1659563
you will need an amp or receiver to power the 2 speakers. the sub has an amp built in. so no, you can't hook up the computer directly to this set.
167580
If your audio interface has only a single RCA line out for sub pre-amp, use the provided RCA splitter to split the single line to a "right/left".
1939933
Way I did it was from lepai speaker out into sub speaker in (it takes the low end out based on where I set my crossover that's on the sub) then from the sub speaker out into my speakers. Running in stereo.
820495
Think of this unit as 5 individual power amps to do as you please. Use "Y" input connectors to create 2 sets of 2 speaker outputs. Add an external equalizer if you need further adjustments. What you'll want to do with the 5th channel is anyone's guess. I hope this helps.
2031808
I would not stress about this. The best solution would be to use an RCA Y adapter, and you could have one in 2 days from Amazon. However, you will get signal from plugging it into either the red or white terminal. Plug it into the one you like best and order the adaptor. I made my own from an old RCA cable that I had. Remember that you only paid $100 for your surround sound system-you aren't going for audiophile levels of accuracy here.
1325001
Yes, you'll just need an RCA to 3.5 cable. Something like SF Cable, 12 feet 3.5mm Stereo Male to Two RCA Male Splitter Cable
1493802
The unit converts your right and left speaker outputs from your stereo into a right /left rca +/- jacks. I suppose you could just connect one of your right/left speaker outs to the unit and run that same channel to a powered subwoofer input.
536077
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.
600531
Hi, as far as I can see, you can't hook it up as a component to another system. On the back I can only see hook ups for external speakers. I don't see any other output/input ports. Hope that answers your question.
1544570
I had a similar question. I even emailed Polk to ask them and never heard back. You will need an amplifier because the subwoofer is passive. It has its own crossover built in, but the receiver should only be sending high sounds to your other speakers and low sounds to your sub. I just attached both positive wires from the sub to the single positive wire coming from the amp (and the same for the negative wires). It seems to work great and I have had it in for at least a year.
86837
Not sure I understand the question. Which RCA output? If it's the one for the sub, it is tied to the "A" speakers. It would also be active with both "A" and "B."
982391
you can hook it to the speakers via the RCA outs, the A5+'s will control the volume level of the sub along with the speakers. Just get the sub volume where you like it, then forget it as the a5+'s will do the rest.
1300676
You can buy the speaker line to RCA adapter to feed your speaker lines into the amp. I used an Audiocontrol LC6i in my setup but not necessary unless you want to add subwoofer and amps.
68850
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!?
1875240
This comes with 2 cables (2-wire to RCA Red and 2-wire to RCA black). One cable will be for the left speaker and the other cable would be for the right speaker. As long as your speakers use a 2 wire connection then this should be able to connect those speaker to any equipment using a RCA output jack.
1046778
You need a subwoofer cable. The receiver should have a Subwoofer out that connects directly to subwoofer with the subwoofer cable. Don't buy a Y adapter or cable.