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Subwoofer problem

Help!

I have problem with my B&W ASW 800 subwoofer with Rotel RSP1068. Just started not working. Both of them are brand new.

Just want to try more before I bring it to place where I bought since subwoofer is so heavy.

When I do the speark Test Tone from Rotel 1068 processor, there is no sounds in subwoofer, all other 5 speakers are fine.

But when I switched off the subwoofer for a while then turn back on it, hear a sound for a second then nothing. However not everytime I turned it off/on again, just sometimes it works momentariy but not always. so I think it's not the cable I think. Also I see green light at the backside so power is o.k.

Thse are my subwoofer settings,
Volume:12 o'clock position.
Mode: ON
Phase switch: 0
Low-pass filter: OUT
Low-pass frequency: irrelevant(use for home theater) but I set it somewhere between 80~100hz

Rotel RSP1068 processor settings,
Speaker setup: small to all (Front, Center, Rear)
subwoofer: Yes
leave dB as 0 (default)

So Can you tell me what I can do to diagonosis?

I'll really appreciate any feedback.

Thanks.
motozine

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exertfluffer
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An easy way to check is to run all your speakers as full range, and connect some speaker wire "speaker level" to your sub from your main amp/speaker posts!!! (so you're not connected via "line level", bur rather "speaker level") I believe your sub has both speaker and line level connections, yes?
IF the sub works, then it's a connection/internal setting problem from the rotel likely. Otherwise, a connection problem at the sub. Another way is to get a nother little sub and try it. If it works, then it's your sub!!!
good luck
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