How Do You Connect A Subwoofer To A Home Audio System?
A powered subwoofer adds a new dimension of sound to your home audio system. It will improve the bass response in your music and bring out the sound effects in shows played on your home theater system. There are two ways to connect a subwoofer to a home audio system. The one you use will depend on the type of receiver or amplifier in your system. Examine the back of your subwoofer and identify a single RCA-style input marked as either “Line In” or “LFE.” Locate a set of speaker wire terminals marked as either “Speaker In” or “High Level In.” There will also be a corresponding set of speaker terminals marked “Speaker Out” or “High Level Out.” Examine the back of your receiver for an RCA output marked “LFE” or “Sub Out.” If your receiver has this output, proceed to Step 3. If your receiver does not have this output, proceed to Step 4. Connect a subwoofer cable from the “LFE” or “Sub Out” RCA connection to the corresponding connection on the subwoofer. This directs the low-frequency infor