If you do not wish to run RCA cables to your subwoofer, you may use speaker wire to connect the subwoofer in parallel with your front/main speakers (see diagram below). The subwoofer does not present any additional load to your receiver.
Select “subwoofer-no” from your receiver’s set-up menu. This sends the subwoofer signal to the front/main left and right speakers, and thus, to the subwoofer. Consult your receiver’s owner’s manual for more details.
When using the speaker wire hookup, the subwoofer’s built-in crossover is engaged. As a starting point, set the crossover control on the subwoofer about at roughly the lower limit of your front/main speakers’ bass response. Fine- tune the crossover setting by ear for the smoothest blend with your front/main speakers. The best setting of the crossover control will depend on speaker placement and personal preference.
Connecting the Subwoofer to Stereo or Dolby® P ro Logic® S y s t e m s
For stereo or Dolby Pro Logic systems, the easiest method is to use speaker wire connections as shown.
to main speakers
leftright
front speakers
BACK OF RECEIVER
Be sure to connect + to + (red) and – to – (black).
When using the speaker wire hookup, the subwoofer’s built-in crossover is engaged. As a starting point, set the crossover control on the subwoofer at roughly the lower limit of your front/main speakers’ bass response. Fine-tune the crossover setting by ear for the smoothest blend with your front/main speakers. The best setting of the crossover control will depend on speaker placement and personal preference.