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SVS Subwoofer Connection

The manual shows running one set of wires from the speaker level outputs on the amp to the speaker level inputs on the sub and another set of wires from the speaker level outputs on the amp to the speakers. Would it work and be safe to just run from the amp to the subs and jumper from the subs to the speakers?

The reason for this is to avoid another long and tedious speaker wire run.

Gear is PS Audio Stellar M700 amps, (2) SVS SB-100-Pro, and Magnepan LRS+.

Thanks.

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yogiboy
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I don’t see why it can’t be done that way. Why not give SVS a call? I’m sure they will let you know if you can do it without any problems!

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jastralfu
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I agree with @yogiboy.  Also if you connect the way you describe you might be running thru a high pass filter in the sub out to your mains.

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Thanks @yogiboy @jastralfu   

I’m actually trying to help a friend with his system on this issue and based on a conversation with a very knowledgeable Magnepan dude, the answer is to run to the Maggie’s first and then jump to the subs.

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dgrami
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What about the SVS SoundPath wireless adapter?

hsounds
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Hello, 

Just run it via the directions but use very inexpensive speaker cables to the subs. It is a signal the subs are grabbing. You lose about 1/4 ohm of resistance from the amp but you won’t notice it in the sound. If you do it your way you will really degrade the sound from those amps. 

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