Is the RCA cable that comes with the subwoofer good enough or should you get a little bigger gauge wire?
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Hi Franksterp69, the accessories that came with the Sony SAW2500 Subwoofer is good enough. -Vincent
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This sub woofer is powered, the input is line type voltage 3v, it does not require a large gauge wire. The signal coax that comes with it is sufficient. As for empirical data, my system with a Sony 7.2 head, optical connection, various side, front, and back speakers, and this sub woofer makes no discernible sound noise or hum when "silent" even when turned up very ~%75 of max loud. Often normally unheard quiet sounds from movie, or game sound tracks will be mistaken for "far away sounds" outside. The quality is excellent. Once when we were playing a game, it sounded like there was a faint scratching coming from outside. It took us about 5 minutes to realize it was actually a subtle part of the soundscape. This sub woofer is powered, the input is line type voltage 3v, it does not require a large gauge wire. The signal coax that comes with it is sufficient. As for empirical data, my system with a Sony 7.2 head, optical connection, various side, front, and back speakers, and this sub woofer makes no discernible sound noise or hum when "silent" even when turned up very ~%75 of max loud. Often normally unheard quiet sounds from movie, or game sound tracks will be mistaken for "far away sounds" outside. The quality is excellent. Once when we were playing a game, it sounded like... » Read More This sub woofer is powered, the input is line type voltage 3v, it does not require a large gauge wire. The signal coax that comes with it is sufficient. As for empirical data, my system with a Sony 7.2 head, optical connection, various side, front, and back speakers, and this sub woofer makes no discernible sound noise or hum when "silent" even when turned up very ~%75 of max loud. Often normally unheard quiet sounds from movie, or game sound tracks will be mistaken for "far away sounds" outside. The quality is excellent. Once when we were playing a game, it sounded like there was a faint scratching coming from outside. It took us about 5 minutes to realize it was actually a subtle part of the soundscape. « Show Less
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You must supply your own cable; it uses a single RCA connection. Amazon has one that appears highly rated here: Mediabridge ULTRA Series Subwoofer Cable (15 Feet) - Dual Shielded with Gold Plated RCA to RCA Connectors - Blackor you can search for: Mediabridge Ultra Series Subwoofer Cable - ( 15 Feet ) - Dual Shielded with RCA to RCA Gold Plated Pro Grade ConnectorsGood luck.
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I would also recommend using the proper gauge wire for the amplifier and speakers. Thanks
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The subwoofer cable is a regular rca type cable(old type cable between tv and vcr with yellow red and white connections. Any cable with that type plug should work.) Length depends on location of the sub. I think my cable is 6 or 8 foot and I don't notice any delay.
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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.
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The amp has a simple stereo RCA connection on the back, so any connector cable you use that has RCA on one end should be sufficient. I should note, this thing sounds INCREDIBLE.
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Wire on the back, and use the banana plugs in front, for the subwoofer, you need male rca plugs on both sides.
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I would recommend 4 gauge for the power wire just in case you decide to change your amplifier you will not have to go back and run over the wires. However this is not a very powerful amplifier and I strongly suggest putting the extra money and buying a better amplifier. What are the 12" subs are you going to use?
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Probably worth buying a more advanced subwoofer.... Thought mine was but unfortunately my RCA connection to my subwoofer did not work so I tried connecting my subwoofer to my two front speakers. Don't know if that is the proper way but that thing is delivering a thumping bass
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you will need xlr cables or you can also use rca cables. I use xlr cables because I go to powered subwoofers and speakers.
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RCA inputs on the subwoofer requiring a male plug. If you use a computer a stereo mini for the computer. It came with the cables needed.
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Thanks, Daniel. I got 12-gauge speaker wire from monoprice and it works wonders :)
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Connect the wire from the subwoofer to the sub amp and the connect the sub amp via rca cables to an audio out on your receiver.
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I had to use 16 gauge because I had to feed four sets of wire through a very narrow space....speakers sound great. If you can use thicker, you should.
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Hello Matthew, I am not using the subwoofer that come with the speakers. I have a Polk Audio sub and it is still working great. The speakers, on the other hand, are great. I have a hearing problem and I am hearing sounds I never heard from movies before so I have been rewatching a lot of them to hear the richness of the sounds I have been missing. As far as getting a cable, you get what you pay for. You don't have to buy the best but don't get the cheap one.
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Dear Bill, Thanks so much for the advice. I set the speaker for speaker pattern 3/2.1 which I assume means three in the front, two in the back and subwoofer.. and produces 5.1 sound. Anyhow, sounds good to me and the RCA cable works fine. Had the Protector message come up and shut down the tuner a few times... I eventually figured out the the dangling speakers wires going from my A and C speakers that I had disconnected from subwoofer were causing the problem... Disconnected them from the speakers also and normalcy returned.. Again Thanks.....John
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Yes,if it is the wire is the right gauge and the end those wires have the connectors for the subwoofer which usually are purple.See if your receiver or amplifier has a dedicated subwoofer output.