I have Bose accustimas 7's and acct mass 3's. After extensive research, it seems EVERY receiver requires powered sub. Is that TRUE with this unit?
2040047
Bose is fine, but there are oodles of powered subs that can perform as well or better.
2040048
The receiver does not have speaker terminals for the subs instead it has a sub out which means that the output is preamp so passive subs won't work. Active subs (powered) are solution to the power need to the amplifier to reproduce deep low frequency. If you can't part with the bass module, this receiver is not for you. Otherwise just replace the bass module with a powered sub just realize it probably can't compete with the Bose bass module.
267875
I don't think the Sherwood requires a powered sub. I have four full-range speakers on my surround setup plus two outdoor speakers but no sub-woofer. Even without a sub I still get very solid bass sound.
443093
I would go to bicamerica.com and go to the Contact Us page, then email or call them. You should be able to use one of the other speaker outs on the receiver (center rear perhaps) to one of the speaker inputs on the subwoofer. I recommend using 14ga or larger (smaller gauge number, i.e. 10ga) wire to run the sub though as you will hear substantially greater volume and clarity with a heavier wire especially for a subwoofer. Good luck.
1871381
This is NOT ac powered. It has left and right inputs behind the sub that you connect with your receiver, and left and right outputs for the cube speakers.
1544352
I bought this and it works well. You will need to by an amplifier for this subwoofer if your receiver does not have one specifically for a subwoofer. I bought the Bash 300S Digital Subwoofer Plate Amplifier 300W RMS from Parts Express. I works very well with my surround sound. Be sure to secure the speaker grate. The putty they send you does not work so well. I used silicone to hold the grate in. It will vibrate loose if you do not.Hope this helps
1256541
The answer is yes ... but since the A/V receiver usually feeds several speakers several other things need to be considered. First,, these need to be fed with only the subwoofer signal Second, if they are driven too hard (loud) they make a TERRIBLE sound. They need a separate level (volume) control to keep them in the "feel" range and not the louder "feel and hear" range. Third, as with all speakers, make sure the total connected impedance of the speakers is within the recommended range for the receiver But, these are the same issues you need to deal with whether you use an AMP or an A/V receiver so the answer to your question is still YES.
1843122
I will be able to provide a definitive answer if you can provide me the model of the receiver. To get this sub working, you either need a LFE out ( a co-axial port usually available on most of the basic receivers) or a sub-woofer speaker screw-in ports. To get the most out of this sub, i would prefer LFE out to connect to the sub.
795593
In the previous response I hit yes by accident. I am not sure what you are asking because this is an adapter that you use on some Bose products if you have bare speaker wire. The bare wire could be coming from a receiver, amplifier or whatever you are using to power the speaker. Whatever it is, you will need bare speaker wire coming from that electronic item going into this adapter which will be connected to the back of the Bose speaker. So to answer your question no you don't have to have a receiver to use the adapter but you will need something that use bare speaker wire to power the Bose speakers. Hope this helps with your question.
2090465
At my house, I have a supplemental amplifier, and it's enough to power three sets of stereo in-ceiling speakers, and a set of stereo outdoor Bose speakers without any problems. Just check for your receiver's output specifications to make sure it will be enough. Otherwise, simply purchase another amplifier just for the speakers.
1532894
Yes, the sub is powered, from the receiver. The sub and speakers are all wired.
1304548
Each unit is two speakers connected together. They may be two small speakers, but they are one unit. You need two of these to have a balanced sound. Bigger issue I didn't understand is that these are designed to only be used with Bose subwoofers. They must be wired from a Bose subwoofer to work properly, and the subwoofer must be driven by a powerful receiver, like 100 watt per channel size. So, plan on buying these mini speakers with a Bose subwoofer and the whole setup connected to a good sized receiver.
1388313
It needs an actual amplifier, but also using this Preamp with Bose 901s is kind of like having generic Cheerios everyday while there is a freezer full of Filets.You are better off getting a used name brand receiver (preamp and power amp) unless you have a power amp already in which case you will seriously want a better preamp.
1560895
No. The receiver is built into the subwoofer. You just plug in your devices in the back of the subwoofer
1208255
Because of the built-in sub woofers, yes. Each speaker has it's own plug. I have A Denon 105 Watt receiver and it powers them just fine! I live in a small apartment that doesn't require much to fill the room with sound, so these work awesome, however, if you want a lot of sound/have a big room, you may want to look at the step up--the BP8080STs. Hope this helps.
1754116
If you only have the Bose Acoustimass 3 III subwoofer, it must be connected to a receiver, any brand, can be stereo or 5.1, but you will only get stereo sound, not 5.1, You will need two sets of wires from the two speakers to your receiver, and two sets of wires from the two speakers to the Bose sub.I think I have the four sets of wires, that I can list on Amazon, if interested, let me know, or they nay be some listed already, you need total of four sets Bose 20" speaker wires, they have bare wires at one end, and RCA connection at the other end.
151912
I bought the Pioneer Andrew jones designed SP--PK52FS speakers system with the powered subwoofer to match. Al speakers are very bid and work very well with this receiver. Remember the sub woofer has its own power supply. You have full control of everything regarding what the speakers do and don't have to worry about any " automatic" strange stuff happenning
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No, you will need to add a sub. I used two of these for a few years without a sub, and then I invested in two 18s. To say the least, I will never leave my subs behind. If you are only using them in your home, you would probably fine with a powered 12" or 15" sub though.