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Dennis McFly
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Username: Mcfly

Post Number: 1
Registered: May-06
Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 05:38 pm:    Edit Post
Hello,

I have installed a 7.1 in-wall system using a M&S SUM Subwoofer (MU-SUMWR). This is a passive subwoofer with 2-channel/4-wire hookup. I also have a Sony STR-DE698B receiver with a single RCA connection for a monaural subwoofer cable.

My question is, how should I wire the sub to the receiver? I have tried using a Y connector (from the wall plate connecting to the receiver) and soldering RCA connectors to regular 12-guage speaker wires. So far I have had no luck in getting any sound out of the sub.

Can anyone provide suggestions?

Thanks!
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Berny
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Username: Project6

Post Number: 7964
Registered: Dec-03
Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 05:47 pm:    Edit Post
Because the signal you are getting from the subwoofer output of your Sony is meant for an amp, not a direct speaker connection.

If you are using a passive sub, you have to connect them like a regular speaker to the speaker output terminals of an amplifier or a receiver.
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