Can I hook up 2 subwoofers to my Panasonic Reciever?

[jalvarez699]

Hey everyone,
I am just wondering if it is possible to hook up 2 subwoofers to my Panasonic SA-XR50. Would this be a good idea? Right now I have a quest Powered subwoofer but i have the chance to purchase a Polk PSW10 Sub for about 20.00. Would it be alright to hook both up the receiver using a Y audio splitter to the Sub out on the back? or would i be farther ahead just replacing the Quest? Thanks!

J

 

[Joe Schmoe]

You can hook up as many powered subs as you want. They make no demands on the reciever.

 

[Adam]

You can hook up as many powered subs as you want. They make no demands on the reciever.

Agreed. I do think that the signal strength is reduced when you split it, so there is a limit to doing that. However, with just one y-splitter, it should work just great.

 

[colin.p]

Hey everyone,
I am just wondering if it is possible to hook up 2 subwoofers to my Panasonic SA-XR50. Would this be a good idea? Right now I have a quest Powered subwoofer but i have the chance to purchase a Polk PSW10 Sub for about 20.00. Would it be alright to hook both up the receiver using a Y audio splitter to the Sub out on the back? or would i be farther ahead just replacing the Quest? Thanks!

J

Actually it's yes to all three of your questions. Yes, you can hook up 2 subs to a Panasonic receiver (I have two on my Panny), I also have them hooked up with a "Y" cord, and yes you would definitely be farther ahead replacing the Quest with a better sub (I also did that myself, even though the Quest wasn't half bad). However, that would cost alot more than the 20 bucks to add the Polk.
Maybe down the road, when you win 649, you can buy that "better" sub and sell the Quest and Polk to your neighbor.

Colin

 

[MinusTheBear]

I use a y-adapter on the sub out on the reciever and run a cable to each of the subwoofers LFE input. Works like a charm!

 

[jamie2112]

I use a y-adapter on the sub out on the reciever and run a cable to each of the subwoofers LFE input. Works like a charm!

That's the best way to do it Minus...... congrats on 1000 posts.....

 

[Sheep]

I use a y-adapter on the sub out on the reciever and run a cable to each of the subwoofers LFE input. Works like a charm!

I will never salute you General!

I am going to warm you, that just because you added another subwoofer, doesn't mean the sound will be instantly better. You will need to play around with placement, output volume, and output bandwidth before you find the right settings for the 2 subwoofers to work well together.

Don't worry, this basically means you get to blast bass until you find the right mix, then you blast bass some more

SheepStar

 

[Adam]

Sheep made an excellent point. I'd add that you could check out the "Tip & Tricks" menu on the main Audioholics home page and select "Get Good Bass". One of the articles is on setting up multiple subwoofers.

 

[jalvarez699]

Umm, Ok...Well everyone can add " +1 Thanks to their profiles "

Thanks for the help guys, I appreciate it. Now I just need to find if I have a spot for it that the wife won't notice Otherwise...."why did you buy that!? You already have one!" will be let out...hehe, i figure that we have all been there!

 

[MinusTheBear]

Otherwise...."why did you buy that!? You already have one!" QUOTE]

If she gives you a hard time just respond "would you rather have had me spend that $20 on a lap dance".

 

[jalvarez699]

LOL! Good answer..I'm going to remember that one!

 

[jsholland70]

Anytime you can hook up muliple subs this is a good option. Some manufacturers are even saying use up to 4. The reason is that it helps to equalize the bass energy in the room so it sounds similar no matter where you sit. Just use a Y adaptor if necessary.