ezdriver Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I know that a lot of people recommend splitting the cable from the Receiver Pre-out and connecting to both the right and left input on the sub. I have also read that you shouldn't do it if the manufacturer recommends against it. Does Klipsch frown upon the practice with their subs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivadselim Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 You can do that but it is ENTIRELY unnecessary. Why do you want to do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezdriver Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Because (so I've read) of the 3-6dB gain over a single input connection. [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthefenceman Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I had a conversation with Curt from Velodyne on this topic when attempting to resolve a related subwoofer issue. By using a Y-adapter, essentially you're feeding a higher-level input signal into the subwoofer so that the gain on the subwoofer amplifier doesn't need to be increased as much. If I understand the issue correctly, there's absolutely no risk to the sub in doing so; you'll just want to confirm that the additional current draw from the receiver isn't a problem. If your receiver is of any quality at all, it shouldn't be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylomer12 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 The Ear says:"Using a Y adapter will give you more output but not more MAX OUTPUT. Maximum output will remain the same,in the end you will use a few dB's less boost on the pre/pro or lower the gain on the sub." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezdriver Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 OK...thanks for the info everyone. It doesn't sound like I would be hurting anything by doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivadselim Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Because (so I've read) of the 3-6dB gain over a single input connection. You can do the same thing with the sub's volume knob or your receiver's level trim. Either way, once calibrated, the sub will have the same amount of output.OK...thanks for the info everyone. It doesn't sound like I would be hurting anything by doing this. No, it won't hurt anything. There is just really no reason to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivadselim Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 ......................you'll just want to confirm that the additional current draw from the receiver isn't a problem.Current draw? [*-)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthefenceman Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 ......................you'll just want to confirm that the additional current draw from the receiver isn't a problem.Current draw? Yes, current draw, from the line-level sub out at the receiver. While far-fetched (hence my comment about receiver quality), it's possible that the reduced impedance the receiver would see from a parallel output connection could be beyond design specs. In worst-case, this would likely yield only poor signal transfer, not any equipment damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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