stvans Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 What is the best way to wire / hook up the RP 5 Reference Speaker. 1. Subwoofer out on my Harmon Kardon AVR 520 to LFE In on one the RP 5 speakers, then using the LFE Out on this speaker run a subwoofer cable to the LFE In on the other RP 5. or 2. Subwoofer out on my Harmon Kardon AVR 520 to Line In on one the RP 5 speakers, then using the Line Out on this speaker run a subwoofer cable to the Line In on the other RP 5. or 3. Other - please let me know.!! How should the Line Level and Bass Contour controls be set? I have read here there the crossover of 90hz diminishes the performance of the RP 5. Is there any way of correcting this? In a nut shell I am looking for the best way to wire up these speakers. Thanks in advance. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen328 Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 I looked into getting RP-5s, very nice speaks. Personally heres how I would wire them: Purchase an RCA splitter to hook up to the Subwoofer out on your reciever, then just run 1 cable to each RP-5. I can't tell you to much about line level or base contour controls (I got out of the reciever market with little intention to return). Good luck with your RP-5s, they are great speakers and I hope they serve you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stvans Posted July 11, 2003 Author Share Posted July 11, 2003 Stephen / Homer, thanks for your response. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 Receiver sub output to LFE input on speaker one, LFE output of speaker one to LFE input on speaker two. Run speakers large with speaker wire, straps in place. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy180_uc Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 My wiring now - sub output split from receiver to rp5 LFE's. speaker wire to high input without gold straps attached. I have trouble with the subs not kicking on in auto mode unless the volume is high. I also get humming when the receiver is shut off. The rp3's are speaker wire only and the gold straps are in place. I don't have trouble with them. So, is it better to just use speaker wire and bridge with the gold straps? Or use the sub output on the receiver? Also, I have an extra pair of rp5's in great shape. what should I ask for those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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