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Hello. I've been looking for a cheap powered subwoofer to add to my system and keep running into ones (eBay, Craigslist, etc.) with no single RCA digital input. I guess they are older or something.
My question:
Is it acceptable to connect the single digital sub out (LFE from receiver) into the analog line in on a subwoofer amp? Should I split the single out into the double (L&R) inputs?
Another reason why I ask is because I'm not sure if that's what messed up my BIC SWA-100. It's the solid state amp that came with a separate 12" sub on wheels, cost me $500 sometime in the 90's.
After hooking it up to a newer digital receiver it slowly faded away. Whether watching a DVD or listening to music, I kept turning it up more and more to get a response. It basically quit altogether except when I would bump or hold the aluminum volume control knob. I've considered wiring in a new power cord with a ground wire, but I don't expect miracles. It's a shame, that sub used to rattle the neighborhood!
I called BIC and talked to an owner or manager who doesn't even remember that model. I'm thinking I'll look into getting it repaired someday when I have more cash.
But I'm still concerned about those connections, I don't know if I should just write it off and get a new digital sub system. I don't really want to patch the front speakers through because I'll miss out on the dedicated LFE channel.
My question:
Is it acceptable to connect the single digital sub out (LFE from receiver) into the analog line in on a subwoofer amp? Should I split the single out into the double (L&R) inputs?
Another reason why I ask is because I'm not sure if that's what messed up my BIC SWA-100. It's the solid state amp that came with a separate 12" sub on wheels, cost me $500 sometime in the 90's.
After hooking it up to a newer digital receiver it slowly faded away. Whether watching a DVD or listening to music, I kept turning it up more and more to get a response. It basically quit altogether except when I would bump or hold the aluminum volume control knob. I've considered wiring in a new power cord with a ground wire, but I don't expect miracles. It's a shame, that sub used to rattle the neighborhood!
I called BIC and talked to an owner or manager who doesn't even remember that model. I'm thinking I'll look into getting it repaired someday when I have more cash.
But I'm still concerned about those connections, I don't know if I should just write it off and get a new digital sub system. I don't really want to patch the front speakers through because I'll miss out on the dedicated LFE channel.