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Can a single LFE output be split to L/R sub inputs

My Onkyo TX SR606 reciever has only an LFE preamp output, no other subwoofer connections. I’m on a budget and am looking for used subs. Most that I see in my price range have multiple connections on the back, either speaker level or line level, but none yet I’ve seen with and LFE jack.

Can I take a single to dual RCA adapter and use that from the receiver LFE jack to the subs line level left and right jacks? Or do I have to get a sub with a specified LFE jack?
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blindjim
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Yes. many LFE inputs are one of the two stereo ones... usually the left ch.

Keep in mind though, splitting up & out a single mono signal into two ch. isn't going to help much in the end.

Coming out of my HT receiver with only one LFE output, I went ahead and put a Y there and ran a pair of RCA cables to my sub... nothing to write home about there... so now i JUST USE ONE SIDE OF THE rca PAIR... WORKS FINE.

My 2CH preamp is another story.
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