What sub are you using? Is it self-powered? I have an H/K 310avr with Sony SA-WM40 12" sub.
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The purpose of running it through your receiver is to control the level of the sub relative to the level of the other speakers. In other words, increasing or decreasing the volume of all the speakers and the sub equally and at the same time. Using your method, your only option is adjusting the level control on the sub amp every time you increase or decrease the volume on the receiver. If you never touch your volume control, (maybe you always listen at a predetermined reference level), then you're good to go. 
Robert
CD_14 beat me to it, so sorry if this is a rehash.
Robert
CD_14 beat me to it, so sorry if this is a rehash.
You guys are absolutely correct!!!While watching the HDDVD today....I never even thought of changing the volumeI had it set to -20 which I have always used!!!!The bass is increased dramatically!!But I have no way of controlling it with the speakers unless I leave it set to -20(which is my normal HDDVD or SDDVD audio level) or I could adjust sub everytime I use it while using the 5.1 analog inputs!which isn't going to happen!
I had it set to -20 which I have always used!!!!The bass is increased dramatically!!But I have no way of controlling it with the speakers unless I leave it set to -20(which is my normal HDDVD or SDDVD audio level) or I could adjust sub everytime I use it while using the 5.1 analog inputs!which isn't going to happen!(UPDATE).....I have found away to have the best of both worlds......#1 have correct bass levels on 5.1 set-up ............#2 have normal base levels with all other hardware D* H20,Digital Stream OTA HD receiver, Sony 995 mega dvd changer & HDA1 with digital only!...........
1st you have to set a pre determined sound level or adjust bass everytime volume is adjusted with receiver!!!
What I did was take a RCA audio switcher (a RCA video/audio switcher works fine in this case also!
I ran a RCA cable out of the HDA1 subwoofer output into the switcher,then ran the RCA cable coming out of the H/K receiver into switcher also!
That way when using all other equipment I can just leave it on the reciever button on the audio switcher .....It works for all equipment including the HDA1...when I want the use the digital out on the HDA1 I simply leave it on the receiver output button.....I get the normal bass that adjust with the H/K receiver along with all other equipment
When i want to use the 6 channel direct input from HDA1 to H/K receiver i select the direct to sub woofer input on the audio switcher ......which in turn gives great bass ......but remeber you have to leave the audio setting at a pre determined level which i have always done anyways,or you can adjust the sub when you change the volume on the receiver.....
I know this is sort of a trade off but for know it will do!
The 5.1 sound out of the HDA1 ......is now finally breath taking,I have never heard a more detailed sound in my life
Hey if you think it a stupid idea...then dont try it..those of you that are people that have to at least try it ......you wont be dissapointed....
BUT remember you will have to have a audio switcher to mantain normal sub woofer functions with all other equipment!
If anybody has any questions fire away!
1st you have to set a pre determined sound level or adjust bass everytime volume is adjusted with receiver!!!
What I did was take a RCA audio switcher (a RCA video/audio switcher works fine in this case also!
I ran a RCA cable out of the HDA1 subwoofer output into the switcher,then ran the RCA cable coming out of the H/K receiver into switcher also!
That way when using all other equipment I can just leave it on the reciever button on the audio switcher .....It works for all equipment including the HDA1...when I want the use the digital out on the HDA1 I simply leave it on the receiver output button.....I get the normal bass that adjust with the H/K receiver along with all other equipment
When i want to use the 6 channel direct input from HDA1 to H/K receiver i select the direct to sub woofer input on the audio switcher ......which in turn gives great bass ......but remeber you have to leave the audio setting at a pre determined level which i have always done anyways,or you can adjust the sub when you change the volume on the receiver.....
I know this is sort of a trade off but for know it will do!
The 5.1 sound out of the HDA1 ......is now finally breath taking,I have never heard a more detailed sound in my life
Hey if you think it a stupid idea...then dont try it..those of you that are people that have to at least try it ......you wont be dissapointed....
BUT remember you will have to have a audio switcher to mantain normal sub woofer functions with all other equipment!
If anybody has any questions fire away!
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