Can you set up the speaker to accept one channel only or do you have to connect both speaker wires to the back of the sub? Also, what is the impedence of the sub if I am adding it to my amp?
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You wouldn't add it to your existing amp as it is self powered. You can only use an existing amp if it has the line level sub woofer out...do not feed power out in to it or you will blow it up! It provides a few options for hook up. It has two RCA type connectors that would come from your amp or speakers sub woofer out (make sure the amp doesn't put out power to the sub...just a line signal). The speakers I use are self powered Custom brand mid and high speakers that have a sub woofer out. That is 150 hz cross over and the sub has a rotary dial to select whatever cut off frequency you want...150 or lower so I just set to 150 on the sub. It also has connectors to connect two stereo speakers out which would normally be the matched Pioneer speakers....but I didn't use those....only use the sub for bass and nothing else connected. Impedance of the sub is 8 ohms but that isn't important as it is self powered. You can have it accept the bass output from either one or two speakers. Normally I use this setup for a stereo speakers system for a MIDI instrument. The bass from the instrument is output mostly from one side so only need to connect that one speaker sub woofer out but have used it with both speakers connected...works either way. Note that sub bass is pretty much non directional so no need to have stereo sub woofers....better to pick the best spot for the one speaker. The way that is done is to put the sub woofer where you or the audience will sit and play the music. Move around the room until you hear the best bass response. That location is now where the speaker should go. This isn't always possible but a good rule of thumb. Since I use this for musical performance rather than a home stereo system, I have different needs....but in any case this speaker is a remarkably good one and sounds better than many other high end subs....it is a nice tight, non boomy and no echo bass....so very realistic sound. It is excellent for the drum machine sounds and low musical bass I use in my performance.
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Additionally, another post said you can't connect to your amp directly via speaker wire output but that is false. You safely can (I do) and the owners manual also supports this.
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You connect both speaker wires to the back of the sub. However, if you really want to connect only one speaker you can and still drive the sub just fine. Since the sub as it's own built-in amplifier, impedance is not an issue as it doesn't present any load to your amp.
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yes subwoofers are mono just connect 1 single rca cable 1 to the back of the amp the other to left or right rca behind the subwoofer
1913348
You will need a receiver/ amp setup for this to work. (Ex. i have mine hooked up to a Pioneer VSX-822-K 5.1-system and it sounds great.) Other than that, all wiring and accessories are included, or at least enough to get started. The sub has a built in amp so make sure there is an available outlet. It would be recommended that you buy higher quality wire and a way to mount the center channel and the surround speakers if they are not being placed on shelves.
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Because its a mono amp, I believe only one speaker. Which is why it's suitable for a sub. I'm going to have to say no.
2087610
Just plug the red and black wires into the back of the amp or receiver. Unless you don't have an extra slot for the sub. If that's the case I'm not sure how to help.
1664946
You're impededences are not correct for your speakers and amp. Look online for the wiring diagram. I found it easy. And make sure you are providing a good ground for it.
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.
1075647
Wire your speakers normal. But drop the resistance on the sub. It should push it no problem
2241981
Hmm... I've never come across a question like this before. Well, I suppose you would have too bridge the connections. I'll try to explain as easy as possible... use the positive post from the right channel to the positive post on speaker... and then the negative post from the left channel to the negative post on the speaker. This will "bridge" the two channels to serve as one sound source (in theory) I've done this with car subs but never with home theater components. I would seriously do your research further before you attempt this because I would hate for you to buy a great speaker and something happened to it Hmm... I've never come across a question like this before. Well, I suppose you would have too bridge the connections. I'll try to explain as easy as possible... use the positive post from the right channel to the positive post on speaker... and then the negative post from the left channel to the negative post on the speaker. This will "bridge" the two channels to serve as one sound source (in theory) I've done this with car subs but never with home theater components. I would seriously do your research further before you attempt this because I would hate for you to buy a great... » Read More Hmm... I've never come across a question like this before. Well, I suppose you would have too bridge the connections. I'll try to explain as easy as possible... use the positive post from the right channel to the positive post on speaker... and then the negative post from the left channel to the negative post on the speaker. This will "bridge" the two channels to serve as one sound source (in theory) I've done this with car subs but never with home theater components. I would seriously do your research further before you attempt this because I would hate for you to buy a great speaker and something happened to it « Show Less
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no. you will not get the quality sound from one amplifier. you will need two amplifier. you will need to know how many watts your speakers are and your amp. should be competible with ur speakers. it goes the same with ur sub..
1990677
You only use one wire to this one & another wire to the other. Positive & negative ... 2 channel,2 speakers
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Hi, You can BI-AMP the Front Mains...but you can't Bridge.....If you want more power you can add a more powerful Amp up to 9 channels as it has 9 PRE-OUTS.......so you could use say a 7 Channel 300 Watt per channel amp using the preouts (Or how ever many channels you want 2,4 5 7 whatever.....I have a 300 Watt 2 channel pre-outed to my Front Mains.....but your speakers better be able to handle it and if you BI-AMP (which is different) you Speakers have to be Biampable)...Hope this helps.....
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It's pretty simple. You run your left and right front speaker wires from your amp to the sub, and it has "out to speakers" terminals you would then use to run speaker wires to your speakers.it comes with very easy to follow directions for set-up with good diagrams.
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if your receiver does not have a dedicated subwoofer outlet then you will need a special wire. it's RCA to speaker wire, and it's kinda pricey for a wire. you would have to tie into the left and right speakers, or maybe even all sides of the surround. the quality might be diminished since it's trying to push all the frequencies through the speaker, and not just the lower bass frequencies. heres a link to the wire you would need. IEC 18 AWG 6' Speaker Wire Pair with RCA Males - Black/Red
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Hi Eric,I will certainly recomend a seperate amp to power this sub. I tried bridging speakers and adding the sub. It just drew to much from one amp. The amp was getting to hot and shutting down. I chose to go with the Kenwood KAC-5206. This sub sits behind the passengers seat in a 97 Ford Ranger. And man this thing THUMPS!
1746578
The picture is showing the same sub, but different aspect. There is only one "sub woofer speaker." Your amp will generally have one output for a single subwoofer.
1788792
Just use the pre amp sub out on an audio receiver. Makes it easier to just run a coax to the sub rather than series Speaker wire to lower ohms.or even Better do not wireless if you can't run a wire.Purchase a wireless audio transmitter single channel..hook it up and boom!
1668618
Run your inputs like normal. Switch the amp to bridge and run your single speak-on or banana cable out the output marked Bridge. Keep in mind this amp does not have a built in crossover and you will be sending full range to your sub