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How do I connect my Subwoofer to a two channel setup?

I’m converting my home theater into just a 2 channel audio setup.

For now I’m just going to play digital files from my computer. Computer | DAC | Preamp | Amp | Speakers.


What I currently have:


Polk LsiM703’s

SB SV-2000

Parasound HCA 1500A

I plan to add a Schiit Sega+ preamp and Modi 3 DAC


Question how should I connect my SVS SB2000 subwoofer since I’m taking the A/V receiver out?


The sub has a L&R Input and L&R line level out.

The Parasound has L&R input, L&R loop outputs, and of course L&R speaker outputs.

The preamp will have 5 pair of inputs, and 2 pair of outputs.

Yes...I’m a n00b.

Thanks!


zendawgg

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yogiboy
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If you want to use the high pass filter in the sub you will go from outputs from preamp to inputs of sub then from outputs from sub to inputs of amp. If you want to run the speakers full range then you will go from outputs of preamp to inputs of sub and the second preamp outputs to inputs of amp. Page nine in owners manual shows how to hookup both ways!

https://system.na1.netsuite.com/core/media/media.nl?id=21137&c=3634088&h=34287ab58a6262c3686...

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If the preamp has two pairs of outputs there would be no reason to use a Y-adapter!
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