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Sub connected to amp verses speaker

I have been told (by a trusted source) that I should connect my speaker level inputs on my sub to the amplifier terminals (such as with a separate cable run) and not to the speaker terminals (separate cable from speaker terminals to sub inputs).  

Can anyone explain why?  It is confusing to me.  Thanks.

And, I currently have the subs connected to my speakers.  Do you know how that would affect the sound quality?  For example would it affect the highs out of the speakers, or the mid range?  I guess I am asking how the wrong connection method would affect the sound quality.  

Thanks.  

 

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Your trusted source told you wrong!

 You can either run your amplifier connections to the main speakers and then run another set of speaker cables to the subwoofer. Alternatively, you can either wire from the amplifier to the subwoofer and then jump off to your main speakers, or vice versa. You can go to the speakers from the amplifier and then from the main left and right speakers, and jumper to the subwoofer. In any case, connect both the left and right speaker outputs wherever they’re coming from to the input of the subwoofer amp.

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