[Sydmour]

Hello guys I have been researching a lot about my issue and when I thought I had the answer the guy at my local Radioshack said that it wouldn't work so here it goes. I just got the Sony DN1000 to replace an old receiver and decided to keep my speakers, so everything worked fine the problem is the with the subwoofer. The one I got is the Sony SS-wp700, which has speaker wire to connect to the receiver, and the DN1000 has an RCA output to connect the SW so I went and bought the RCA cable with speaker wire on the other end just to find that it doesn't work that way so I kept researching and I found something similar, here in the forum, that you need a speaker-level to line-level converter in order to work. So I went to radioshack again to see if they had something like that and the guy told that they didn't and that only works on car stereo and suggested me to buy an amp to connect the SW. So here's my question is this correct do I need an amp instead of the converter to connect the SW?

Thanks in advance.

 

[tucker973]

You'll need either a powered subwoofer that has a line-level input (the RCA-type jack), or an external powered amplifier. I'm not sure what your budget is like, but I would imagine your best bet is to get a powered sub rather than deal with buying and hooking up an amp.

 

[Ratman]

It's a "passive" subwoofer. IMHO, buying extra amps, converters or anything else is not worth the expense.


You've upgraded the receiver, so now it's probably worthwhile to get a powered (active) sub.

 

[Sydmour]



Quote:
Originally Posted by tucker973 /forum/post/18101255


You'll need either a powered subwoofer that has a line-level input (the RCA-type jack), or an external powered amplifier. I'm not sure what your budget is like, but I would imagine your best bet is to get a powered sub rather than deal with buying and hooking up an amp.

Thanks for the quick reply, my range that I want to spend is from $50-$100 even a little more if a get a decent alternative, so any suggestions on subs?

 

[Sydmour]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Ratman /forum/post/18101292


It's a "passive" subwoofer. IMHO, buying extra amps, converters or anything else is not worth the expense.


You've upgraded the receiver, so now it's probably worthwhile to get a powered (active) sub.

Thanks, I guess it's true to get an upgrade too. Any suggestions on subs?

 

[Ratman]

Nothing in the $50-100 range.

 

[tucker973]

Well, a lot of guys around here (cough) are going to tell you there's no such thing, but you can get low-end active subs for around $100. The fact of the matter is, if you're moving from a passive sub to an active sub, it's an upgrade for you. Just because it's not a $500 reference-quality component doesn't mean it won't kick out some nice bass for you. I don't have any specific recommendations, since I'm using an older sub I've had for years, but I have no doubt you'll enjoy just about anything you get your hands on.


That's a nice receiver, btw, I got one myself not a month ago. It drives my smallish active sub wonderfully. If you're not going to set levels yourself, be advised the autocalibration works best if you crank the crossover on the sub (if it has one) to the highest frequency and set the power in the middle. That way you can let the receiver do the crossover work for you, and you can dial the bass up a little more if you don't like where the calibration tool set you.

 

[Sydmour]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Ratman /forum/post/18101569


Nothing in the $50-100 range.

So what's the cheapest one you can think then?

 

[Sydmour]



Quote:
Originally Posted by tucker973 /forum/post/18101621


Well, a lot of guys around here (cough) are going to tell you there's no such thing, but you can get low-end active subs for around $100. The fact of the matter is, if you're moving from a passive sub to an active sub, it's an upgrade for you. Just because it's not a $500 reference-quality component doesn't mean it won't kick out some nice bass for you. I don't have any specific recommendations, since I'm using an older sub I've had for years, but I have no doubt you'll enjoy just about anything you get your hands on.


That's a nice receiver, btw, I got one myself not a month ago. It drives my smallish active sub wonderfully. If you're not going to set levels yourself, be advised the autocalibration works best if you crank the crossover on the sub (if it has one) to the highest frequency and set the power in the middle. That way you can let the receiver do the crossover work for you, and you can dial the bass up a little more if you don't like where the calibration tool set you.

Thanks man, so I just search for active sub? and that should fit into the receiver? On the auto calibration note yeah it works great I used it with my older model too.

 

[tucker973]

Yeah, I'd just search 'active subwoofer' in your favorite online retailer of choice, and then find something in your price range with decent user reviews. At minimum it will have two cords: power, and then a line audio cable (probably black, RCA-type, male plugs on either end). Depending on the sub it may have another line-out, or speaker-type connections if it can act as a passive sub, etc. But basically you just need that line-in to connect to the subwoofer line-out on the receiver.


Any of the standard home audio manufacturers (yamaha, sony, pioneer, etc) should have passable active subs in your price range. Of course, if you're trying to fill a giant room with bass, they won't do much good. Replacing the passive sub from your old system with any active one, though, should just about knock you on your ass with bass.

 

[Sydmour]



Quote:
Originally Posted by tucker973 /forum/post/18101843


Yeah, I'd just search 'active subwoofer' in your favorite online retailer of choice, and then find something in your price range with decent user reviews. At minimum it will have two cords: power, and then a line audio cable (probably black, RCA-type, male plugs on either end). Depending on the sub it may have another line-out, or speaker-type connections if it can act as a passive sub, etc. But basically you just need that line-in to connect to the subwoofer line-out on the receiver.


Any of the standard home audio manufacturers (yamaha, sony, pioneer, etc) should have passable active subs in your price range. Of course, if you're trying to fill a giant room with bass, they won't do much good. Replacing the passive sub from your old system with any active one, though, should just about knock you on your ass with bass.

Yeah I just need it for a small room, thanks man I appreciate you help.

 

[bluesky636]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Sydmour /forum/post/18102062


Yeah I just need it for a small room, thanks man I appreciate you help.

You would be better off looking for help here:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forum...ysprune=&f=113


Questions like yours are asked and answered all the time.

 

[Ratman]



Quote:
Originally Posted by tucker973 /forum/post/18101621


Well, a lot of guys around here (cough) are going to tell you there's no such thing, but you can get low-end active subs for around $100.

Any of the standard home audio manufacturers (yamaha, sony, pioneer, etc) should have passable active subs in your price range.

You get what you pay for... (cough).

Have any recommendations/links?

 

[RonaldoCombs]



Quote:
Originally Posted by bluesky636 /forum/post/18102184


you would be better off looking for help here:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forum...ysprune=&f=113


questions like yours are asked and answered all the time.

+1

 

[tucker973]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Ratman /forum/post/18102224


You get what you pay for... (cough).

Hey, I know, I know, and I sadly do not have any suggestions (though bluesky's link should help). But I just wanted to chime in because it sounds like our friend here is looking at entry-level stuff, and I remember how frustrating it was when I was putting together my first or second system. You hit forums as fresh meat and then get torn to shreds for not having a Donald Trump bankroll. I'm sure this guy would love to have a $50k reference system in his living room, but probably not happening.


I'd rather see someone start with "mediocre" equipment, develop a love for home theater, then do it "right" as the financial situation grows and allows. My point was if all he's got now is a passive sub from some HTIB kit or something, even a crummy active sub is going to be a huge upgrade for him. The STR-DN1000 is a great receiver to grow with, so I say go with the cheap-o sub now, then work on upgrading the rest of the speakers and circle back around to the sub when appropriate.


And hell, if he's in a small apartment, give me all the crap you want over this, but a $500 sub is not going to sound $400 better than a $100 sub!

 

[RonaldoCombs]



Quote:
Originally Posted by tucker973 /forum/post/18102362


Hey, I know, I know, and I sadly do not have any suggestions (though bluesky's link should help). But I just wanted to chime in because it sounds like our friend here is looking at entry-level stuff, and I remember how frustrating it was when I was putting together my first or second system. You hit forums as fresh meat and then get torn to shreds for not having a Donald Trump bankroll. I'm sure this guy would love to have a $50k reference system in his living room, but probably not happening.


I'd rather see someone start with "mediocre" equipment, develop a love for home theater, then do it "right" as the financial situation grows and allows. My point was if all he's got now is a passive sub from some HTIB kit or something, even a crummy active sub is going to be a huge upgrade for him. The STR-DN1000 is a great receiver to grow with, so I say go with the cheap-o sub now, then work on upgrading the rest of the speakers and circle back around to the sub when appropriate.


And hell, if he's in a small apartment, give me all the crap you want over this, but a $500 sub is not going to sound $400 better than a $100 sub!

In fact, the Energy sub that came with the Take system is excellent with music and doesn't go that low so is ideal for an apartment. Can often be found for $99.


Ron

 

[Ratman]

Ask in any thread/forum, "what is a good $100 or

If there are bargain subs appropriate for the poster, provide some links.