hjdelaney

You guys are great..this is very helpful. Thanks!!

I'd like to know how to connect my SW-8 to my new Harmon Kardon AVR 130. As you (the experts) probably know, the back of the SW-8 has left and right speaker wire connectors labeled, 'to speaker' and 'from amplifier' Do I use both sets of these connectors? If so, how? The SW-8 manual shows that I connect the reciever to the the 'from amplifier' posts. But I don't have speaker wire connectors on the HK Receiver - just a 'pre-out subwoofer' single jack connector. Do I need some type of adaptor? Lastly, what are the 'input' and 'output' jacks on the SW-8 used for? Should I be using these instead? I realize these are very basic questions, but I'm desperate for some guidance. Thanks in advance for your help!

Thanks!! This was very helpful...I'm going to give it a shot.

I actually have a two-part request. First, I'm interested in knowing what you guys (the experts) think about my set-up for a home theater. I'm pretty much a novice when it comes to all the intricacies - but appreciate the good sound I've gotten from this system the last 10 years or so (I've only used it for audio and now want to incorporate a home theater); KG-1 (front), KG-.5 (rear), KV-1 (Center) and SW-8 (Sub). I just bought a Harmon-Kardon AVR 130 Receiver. Secondly, I'm a complete dope when it comes to hooking everything together. I've never really felt like I've had the proper set-up (speakers/receiver) and now with the big screen TV, new receiver and older speakers, I'm lost. Is it worth it to have a specialist come to my house to help wire everything togeter? The manuals are enough to make me nuts. Thanks guys!!