You will need either a receiver or a preamplifier and amplifier. Using a subwoofer cable (RCA cable), connect the subwoofer to the AV receiver by running the cable from the receiver’s subwoofer output to the subwoofer’s line input.
The preferred method of connecting a subwoofer is through the subwoofer output (labeled SUB OUT or SUBWOOFER) of a receiver using an LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) cable. Almost all home theater receivers and processors and some stereo receivers have this type of subwoofer output.
How do you use a subwoofer with a receiver?
If you are using your subwoofer with a home theater receiver, the connection is simple: Just run an audio interconnect cable like this one from the receiver’s subwoofer output to the subwoofer’s line input (pictured above). If the subwoofer has an input labeled LFE, use that one.
So now you know – it’s definitely possible to install a subwoofer and amplifier to your factory system, and still have it sounding good. If you’d like to know more about how to get a killer system set-up in your car without swapping your stereo, give us a call at 510-527-9888.
Do you need a receiver for a subwoofer? – Related Questions
Where should you not put a subwoofer?
Try to keep the sub within 4 or 5 feet of the left or right front speakers. Which leads to my next bit of advice, don’t put the subwoofer in a corner. Granted, there are significant advantages to corner placement, mainly that in a corner the sub will produce more bass, with lower distortion.
When should you not use a subwoofer?
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Five Reasons Not to Use Subwoofers (and why they are wrong)
Reason 1 – Subwoofers take up too much space.
Reason2 – Subwoofers don’t blend well with mains.
Reason 3 – There’s no music down there (20 – 80 Hz)
Reason 4 – Subwoofers are hard to hook up right.
How do you hook up a powered subwoofer to a factory radio?
Can you hook up an amp to a stock radio?
Another popular way to connect an amplifier to a factory radio is to use something called a line output converter. It connects to the factory radio’s speaker wires and converts the speaker-level signal to a preamp-level signal. This lets you use RCA cables to run that signal to your amplifier.
Do you need an aftermarket amp to run a sub?
Do You Need An Amplifier for Your Subwoofer? In nearly all cases, the answer is yes. Unless you have a system in your car or boat that is already powering a subwoofer, you’ll need to find an amplifier that will power your sub.
You can make your car speakers louder by installing sound-deadening materials around your vehicle, sealing the gaps between your speakers and their mounting holes, removing or securing loose items around your speakers, balancing your sound system’s tone controls, and only playing high-quality audio files.
What mods make car sound louder?
This will typically offer limited performance gains but will offer enhanced engine sound though the upgraded mufflers.
Cat-back. A cat-back exhaust pipe upgrade is one of the most common modifications.
Downpipe.
Turboback Exhaust.
Drop-in Filter.
Intake.
Bypass Valve or Blow-off Valve.
How do I get more bass from stock car speakers?
The easiest way to get more bass in your car is to use the physical controls on the side of your car stereo to turn up the bass and/or turn down the treble in your car. Install a subwoofer. Subwoofers are the best way to get more bass out of your car stereo system.
How can I increase the bass of my car?
Just follow these simple steps for great bass:
Remove the distortion.
Flatten the signal, open the low-pass filter.
Adjust the subwoofer gain and low-pass filter.
Adjust the bass boost and subsonic filter.
Match the subwoofer level to the receiver volume.
How do you get deeper bass?
For deep bass, you’re going to want to use a low-pass filter to cut out the higher frequencies of the bass notes, and then shape it with the filter and amplitude envelopes. Using the low-pass filter cutoff, we cut the higher frequencies out. Next, played with the filter resonance to add some depth and color.
How do I make my subs hit harder?
You can also make minor upgrades to your subwoofer to make it hit harder. Change the small cone in front of the subwoofer, change the voice coil or get a new enclosure for the subwoofer. If you don’t want to put much effort into it, just turn the volume to zero and play your track with medium bass.
If you have a bass amp, you’ll want to crank up the bass and treble to get the best sound. Using a regular guitar amp, you’ll want to turn up the gain. Another way to make your bass guitar louder is by using a distortion pedal. This will give your bass a heavier sound that will cut through the mix better.
How do I make my sub-bass deeper?
Try a different pattern that works with your track. Have the main frequency (the frequency that defines your sound or the one with most ‘energy’) of your sub-bass hit between 40-60 Hz. Make your kick hit about an octave higher, around 120 Hz. That way it won’t interfere with your bass too much.
How do I make my bass sound crisp?
5 Tips to Make Your Bass Sound Better
Limiting your bass.
Saturation and distortion.
Stereo Bass effect.
High-pass your bass.
Use a sine wave as a sub-bass.
How do I get the best sound from my subwoofer?
It is recommended that for optimal quality sound, you should place your subwoofer within 8-12 inches of a wall, facing outwards towards the rest of the room. For even more output, consider placing your subwoofer in the corner of your room, as it can significantly increase the overall sound due to the positioning.
What makes a subwoofer more powerful?
The power is determined by the wattage of the subwoofer in question, where a higher wattage demonstrates a more powerful subwoofer.
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