How can I hookup a Bose Acoustimass subwoofer as the receiver has RCA output jacks and the subwoofer has speaker wire jacks??
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It looks like to me that the acoustimass sub takes the normal high level speaker outputs, filters that and outputs to the satellites. The satellites plug into the sub it looks. Go to bose.com and read the acoustimass manual. I answered another question from another on this just tonight
1271885
Cut the connector off of the end of the cable that you are to connect to the subwolfer. There should be two wires joined together, make a slit from the cut end with a knife and separate the two wires and strip the ends. You can twist up the ends and (better yet tin them with silver solder) and just connect to the sub. Cheers! and enjoy.
1271886
Look into using banana clips, this is what I ended up using and I couldn't be happier with the sound.
253475
Yes. I have this Bose Acoustimass as a Center Channel Speaker on a Denon A/V Receiver with Line Level Speaker Terminal Outputs (speaker Wire type with the Red and Black Spring Connector.) Using 16 or 18 Gauge Speker wire. No fancy connectors needed.
1844589
It sounds like you shouldn't run Audyssey with Bose speakers. Just go through the tone test and try to level out the output. Then adjust to ear. The bass module isn't a true subwoofer so there may be problems there. Also, Bose is rather...um, proprietary about their products, so it doesn't surprise me to see the speakers don't "play well with others".
461009
The Receiver outlet for the subwoofer uses only the subwoofer cable, you can not use bare wires for that. I also realized that sadly. You can get the cable from any electronic store close by or from amazon for less than $10.
1669542
Not sure what u mean but make sure there is sub cable input for the receiver and subwoofer. Some older subs use speaker wire instead.
1785220
Not straightforwardly. There's no subwoofer output. You could probably use the tape outputts. In a worst case you could get a subwoofer with inputs for your speaker wires and outputs to carry the signal to the speakers. This arrangement is somewhat cumbersome and can be power-wasting. I would give Crutchfield a call and ask them.
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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
1235016
You need to buy the Sub Woofer for your system. You should also contact Bose for recommendations, but there are differences on each Acousimass System.
396722
Read the directions that come with the subwoofer . Should tell you all the ways to hook it up there
1950735
You will need to install an amplifier to power the sub woofer. Once you install the amplifier you will need to run an RCA from the sub woofer output to the amplifier.
1025588
If you have Bose speaker wires and the Bose subwoofer , you do not need anything, what type of Bose speakers are you using now with your Acoustimass Sub?
376441
Sorry I have no idea, I use the Emotiva Stealth 8 speakers which do not require subs and I never felt the need to find out if you could use the RCA outputs for sub woofers.
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 !!
1871386
The Acoustimass module is NOT powered! The speaker wires come into the module from your receiver and then back out to the cubes!
202838
Sorry for the late response but yes, the way you just said it is correct. Due to the special connection of the Bose subwoofer, it cannot be used with any other receivers.
427231
HI Sir, Just little inquiry about the product itself. I have BOSE Acoustimass 5 Series 3 i wonder if it's capable of handling the receiver itself. Since it has a subwoofer stated 10-200W/Channel, 4-8 OHMS may i know if it's compatible with the BOSE and receiver itself. Thanks a lot!
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You should read the manual on your subwoofer. Most subwoofers have a dual purpose input, 2 RCA connectors to use a standard "stereo" input, but one of those will also act as a coaxial input for single cable operation with most receivers