ok, i would like to add a sub to my set up which currently is an onkyo 100 watts each channel stereo reciever and 2 dcm kx-12's. i assumed i would have to buy a new reciever since mine doesnt have a sub out but just read in another thread that you can get subs that you can connect the L and R from the reciever to the sub and the speakers to the sub.

is this a good option or should i just buy a new reciever? will sound quality in my L and R suffer? can anyone suggest a good sub that has this feature.

thanks.

This is why speaker level L/R inputs and outputs are still included on many subs. To get the best sound is similar to setting up any subs. You will just use the crossover and phase on the sub instead of using the AVR's features.

All SVS, except the PB10, and I believe all HSU subs have speaker level in/out. And there are many others that still include this connection option.

If you intend to use this system for HT, then you would get much more enjoyment by going to a 5.1 or higher set up. In the mean time, get a good sub to compliment your current system, then upgrade the receiver, then add the other speakers.

ok, i would like to add a sub to my set up which currently is an onkyo 100 watts each channel stereo reciever and 2 dcm kx-12's. i assumed i would have to buy a new reciever since mine doesnt have a sub out but just read in another thread that you can get subs that you can connect the L and R from the reciever to the sub and the speakers to the sub.

is this a good option or should i just buy a new reciever? will sound quality in my L and R suffer? can anyone suggest a good sub that has this feature.

thanks.

I have run 3-4 different receivers with the sub running off the speaker outputs of the receivers. What I found out is that it takes more than a flyweight receiver to do this without creating distortion.

Specifically, I have an older stereo receiver that is rated at 55 watts per channel into 8 ohms. This receiver (that weighs about 18 pounds), could not handle running a sub from the speaker outputs along with the speakers.

The other receivers I have used in this way had no problem at least as far as any distortion I could hear.

Your 100 watt Onkyo may work and may not.

The advice I would give you is NOT to base your subwoofer purchase on this issue. Get the sub you want, and then if the Onkyo can't handle it, you know you need an up-to-date receiver.

If you end up buying a receiver, room/speaker correction like Audyssey is worth saving up for.

You talking powered sub or powering a sub with the receiver?

ok, i would like to add a sub to my set up which currently is an onkyo 100 watts each channel stereo reciever and 2 dcm kx-12's. i assumed i would have to buy a new reciever since mine doesnt have a sub out but just read in another thread that you can get subs that you can connect the L and R from the reciever to the sub and the speakers to the sub.

is this a good option or should i just buy a new reciever? will sound quality in my L and R suffer? can anyone suggest a good sub that has this feature.

thanks.

Easy thou I don’t see any point in this as it would be waste of money.

Take Behringer DCX2496 and send the outputs from the stereo receiver for left and right input. You can divide lows and highs up for separate amplification. You can set the left and right with crossover of your choosing and set channel C3 and D4 for stereo sub bass by diverting or routing the lows from channel A low bass and channel F6.

http://www.nordiskmusik.se/Global/Produkter-bilder/Behringer_DCX2496_%20stor.jpg

Of course this would cost hundreds.