How do I connect my Polk Audio psw505?
Connect the left and right preamp output from your receiver to the left and right LINE LEVEL input of the subwoofer….CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO THE SYSTEM—HOOKUP OPTIONS
- Connect a single RCA cable from the “SUB OUT” of your receiver to the LFE input of the subwoofer.
- Connect all speakers directly to the receiver.
How many ohms is a Polk Audio psw10?
I had some free time, so i decided to take apart the infamous subwoofer to see if its possible to upgrade the parts. I tried to this without destroying it. If you guys are curious about the internals and want more pictures let me know! EDIT: The speaker impedance is about 4 ohms for anyone that is curious.
Where do you place the Polk subwoofer?
Polk Audio HTS Subwoofers. Here are some general positioning tips: Place the subwoofer between the two main speakers and away from the front wall. Place the subwoofer on a side wall, halfway between the front and rear walls.
How do I connect my Polk subwoofer to my Yamaha receiver?
Insert the plug on one end of the subwoofer cable into the “Sub Out” jack on the back of the Yamaha receiver. Connect the plug on the other end of the cable to the input jack on the back of the subwoofer. Plug the subwoofer electrical cord into a wall outlet and switch on the sub.
Are MonoPrice Subs good?
MonoPrice’s subwoofers boast rock-bottom MSRPs and still sound pretty decent. I’ve heard some surprisingly decent-sounding, dirt-cheap speakers over the years, but quality subwoofer prices bottom out around $250.
Where should my subwoofer be placed?
Typically, you position a subwoofer along the front wall of the room. Moving all of the bass sounds to the subwoofer gives your front speakers the ability to focus on mid- and high-range frequencies. (The subwoofer can handle all the low-frequency bass sounds in a home theater.)
What setting should my subwoofer be on?
The most common crossover frequency recommended (and the THX standard) is 80 Hz. On-wall or Tiny ‘satellite’ speakers: 150-200 Hz. Small center, surround, bookshelf: 100-120 Hz. Mid-size center, surround, bookshelf: 80-100 Hz.
Is a 150 watt subwoofer good?
That said, if the sub is decent, 150 watts can be plenty in many instances especially if the sub is fairly efficient. Some of the best 10″ subs I’ve used and still own are only rated at 175 watts though they’re known to take a tad more (Peerless 830876).
Does a powered subwoofer need an amplifier?
Powered: Powered subwoofers combine the subwoofer speaker and an amplifier inside the same cabinet. All a powered subwoofer needs, in addition to AC power, is a line output (sub out, pre-out, or LFE out) from a home theater receiver in order to operate.
What is Polk Audio?
Polk Audio is a manufacturer of audio products best known for their home and automobile speakers. The company also produces a wide range of other audio products such as amplifiers and FM tuners. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California and in 2006, was acquired by Directed Electronics. [1]
Why is my subwoofer not working?
The most common cause of speaker failure is short-circuiting. A short circuit in the wires providing the signal will prevent the signal from ever reaching the subwoofer. A short circuit at the terminals on the subwoofer will also prevent electrical current and signal from reaching the subwoofer.
Can you hook amp up to powered speakers?
“Physically it is possible to connect an amp to active speakers but it is ABSOLUTELY NOT recommended as potentially you will ruin your powered speaker and possibly your amp”, the golden rule is Power + Power = Disaster. Always remember passive speakers require a power amp and active speakers do not.
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