What is te absolute best way to hook up a sub?


I have always wanted to know what is the best way to hook up a sub for two channel music? Is it best to hook it up with a pair of rca cables so that it receives a full range signal, or some of the other ways? I want the bass to be deep,tight,and fast!! What is the best way? regards,Jon
jon91661
Jon, it really depends on the sub. The stereo inputs on the amp of most subs are wired together just inside the box anyway, so only one cable w/o the Y-connector is needed. Some subs like mine (Art of Sound) and REL connect to both the LFE input and at the same time to the speaker taps from my receiver ( R/L positive, L negative) with a SPEAKON connector. i also have two gain adjustment knobs. Some subs could be connected from the R/L pre-outs to the sub and back to the processor. This mens you're sending a full range R/L signal to the sub first , then back to the processor then out to the R/L speakers. This will allow for a decent blend for music but how it blends w/the other speakers for HT may be different. Just a few experiences I've had. Hopefully, you'll get more suggestions.

There are so many variables, your question cannot be answered with the information provided.

First, what subwoofer are we talking about? What are the other components? What is the listening room like (carpet, hardwood, concrete basement, new, old house, etc)?

Even things like room placement matters regardless of everything else...