Y splitting sub out

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Grandzoltar

Full Audioholic
Should I use a y splitter to utilize the L and R inputs on my Vtf2 mk5 or just plug into the single LFe input. Anyone have experience with this subwoofer.
 
William Lemmerhirt

William Lemmerhirt

Audioholic Overlord
Single is fine.
Using both just raises the input sensitivity, but won’t change the power output. Can be helpful to turn it on at lower volumes, but that’s rarely an issue. Also, bass is mono so nothing to worry about there.
 
everettT

everettT

Audioholic Spartan
FWIW the reason I mention single (lfe) is that it normally disengages any filtering by the subs internals.
 
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bigkrazy155

Audioholic

Thoughts on this? It struck me as something to get a second opinion on.
 
William Lemmerhirt

William Lemmerhirt

Audioholic Overlord
Putting the sound signature of the amp into your subwoofer...W. T. F.....
 
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shadyJ

Speaker of the House
Staff member

Thoughts on this? It struck me as something to get a second opinion on.
That video is nonsense for a list of reasons too long to get into here. You should avoid connecting the sub to high level inputs if possible.

Unless you are prepared to turn the subwoofer integration into a big project, just use the subwoofer output on your AVR.
 
William Lemmerhirt

William Lemmerhirt

Audioholic Overlord
That's exactly the same part that made me ask exactly the same question. Thanks @shadyJ
I liked when he said, all amps sound different, I can’t tell you why but that’s just the way it is. You have to trust me. Wow. Can’t believe he’d say that with a straight face. Lol
 
lovinthehd

lovinthehd

Audioholic Jedi

Thoughts on this? It struck me as something to get a second opinion on.
I wouldn't bother listening to ol' Paul....he's a bit too much into audiophoolery for my taste. Besides, I dislike watching videos in general, but his especially.
 
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bigkrazy155

Audioholic
I wouldn't bother listening to ol' Paul....he's a bit too much into audiophoolery for my taste. Besides, I dislike watching videos in general, but his especially.
I don't know, this guy Gene has some good videos :D
 
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