Subwoofer connection

Hey Guys, Just got my first monster Pioneer receiver SX-1280. Can anyone tell me if it's possible and how I may connect a sub? Thanks in Advance

1perpet201-12-2025 4:42pm

1perpet2 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 01-12-2025 at 08:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I do have subs w/amps. Just trying to figure out how to connect to receiver withought RCA sub output. Can one connect through a pre out? I’m not sure if I even want a sub for this thing as it’s driving everything I’m throwing at it like Klipsch, Cerwin, and Bose with descent base. Thank you!
1perpet2 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 01-13-2025 at 02:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think I got it guys- Y cable makes 101% sense. This is my first receiver with pre out-n-in and no sub outs, so I didn’t know. All I knew was I didn’t want to use an older sub w/o line level inputs. The Y RCA’s have saved me before! I’m Done with cheap 1990’s 110wpc receivers. THANKS GUYS!
1perpet2 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 01-14-2025 at 03:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There we have it guys, I’ll connect the subs through the pre with the Y RCA. For giggles and grins I’ll also try connecting a sub on my garage stereo through the tape out with monitor just to see how it sounds. I’m sure I’ll be posting again with questions as I upgrade all my 1990’s era equipment to match the silver faced 1280 receiver Thanks for all the help and everyone’s time!