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subwoofer

  1. G

    Connecting line level powered subwoofer to vintage Sansui?

    My latest bone-headed move.... Picked up a new Klipsch subwoofer with the intent of pairing with some bookshelf speakers to connect with a Sansui 505. Problem is, the subwoofer only has one L/R RCA connection with no speaker in/outs. Obviously I should have looked at that closer before...
  2. Porkloin

    Potential Sub woofer Upgrade

    Good day subwoofer afficianados, I have an old Monitor Audio subwoofer who's guts I want to transfer into a custom enclosure of the same volume but with modified dimensions to better fit the new location in the room. Building the enclosure gives me the opportunity to overcome the shortcomings...
    • Porkloin
    • Thread
    • m&k miller kreisel monitor audio subwoofer
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. S

    audio pro ace bass b2-50 subwoofer- Letting it go?

    Greetings! My family and I just moved from Wisconsin to Washington state, bought raw land, and are in the slow process of homesteading it ourselves. I have an Ace Bass B2-50 that I have had for a long time. It doesn't look so pretty, I bought it from a pawn shop many years ago, no grill, but it...
  4. Too Loud

    Best Powered Subwoofer in the $1,000 Range

    My system is: NAD 106 Preamp 2) Hafler 9290 amps SMSL SU-9 DAC Cerwin Vega XLS-15 speakers Klipsch R-100SW Sub I realize the CV speakers I have are not audiophile grade, but they match my amps perfectly and I love the sound of them. I have done a lot of experimenting with the Klipsch sub and I...
  5. TheThreat

    Passive Radiator Subwoofer thoughts...

    Lately I have been toying with the idea of building a small-medium subwoofer and I came across Jeff Bagby's Baby Boomer. It's a ~1cf 10" sub and interestingly it's available either ported or with a pair of Passive Radiators. So obviously I fell down a rabbit hole of reading opinions on PRs, how...
    • TheThreat
    • Thread
    • baby boomer passive radiator sub subwoofer
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  6. razpones

    Polk psw125 subwoofer makes crazy noises

    So I got a free sub made by Polkaudio. I have never owned a subwoofer and figured if it is free then I can see if i can repair it. The guy that gave it to me said literally it makes satanic noises (he was joking). So it has an funny switch that is on-auto-stanby, no off properly. When plugged...
    • razpones
    • Thread
    • polkaudio repair subwoofer
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. Inspiribomb

    Is this Audiokarma?

    Hola amigos :) I recently acquired some gear in... questionable condition, but figured for the price it was worth a gamble. It appeared from pictures that I might end up with a minimum of 2 good working speakers, and likely several pieces destined for the great gig in the sky. The fates must...
  8. richersounds

    Pre amp to subwoofer

    I have a power amp pre amp combo. I am looking to add a subwoofer to my system with no sub out from the pre. I do have 2 sets of line out however. What is the best way to connect the sub. Also if the sub has only lfe inputs and no high frequency inputs is that a problem? The sub i have been...
  9. R

    Velodyne subwoofer no sound

    Just bought a used Velodyne DEQ 8R BG. Can not get any sound out of it. It comes on, remote seems to control volume and settings, but no sound at all. Woofer tests at 6.2 ohms. Fuse is fine. Looked inside and nothing is obviously blown but I didn't test anything. Tried speaker and line level...
  10. David_NC

    Subwoofer Project AKA Subzilla

    I love bass. I'm not referring to what one gets from cranking up the bass control but to real, effortless, deep bass. I have a few subwoofers already; my fave is an SVS SB12-NSB, which I use in my primary listening area. It does a great job and is connected to my HT and stereo systems. I...
    • David_NC
    • Thread
    • sql stereo integrety subwoofer
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. Z

    subwoofer blending

    I have a 2.1 system featuring a sony str-dh590 receiver, sony ss-u431av front speakers, and a klipsch r-120sw subwoofer. The only problem I have is the sound from the sub sticking out a bit, especially in regards to the kick (bass drum). How much the sub sticks out depends on the song...
  12. R

    Subwoofer has no musical sound just a constant pulsing

    Hello all. Trying to learn electronics and I have a Sherwood SP-165W, 8 inch subwoofer that I thought I would try to fix. I know the very basics and I have an ESR and a DMM to work with. Sub has power, but no inputted sound will come out. It just makes a constant, even, pulsing sound (like a...
    • rudkinst
    • Thread
    • pulsing sound subwoofer
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. Sunil Paul

    Unknown subwoofer

    Hello all, I won a subwoofer at GW for $14.99. I am attaching the pictures. I cannot make out the make and model of it. Do anyone here seen or heard of these subs? Is it custom-made?
  14. Sam1879

    Replacement Woofer for Infinity Kappa 8.1i

    Hi folks I'd like to start a thread about replacing Infinity Kappa 8.1i woofer driver with more modern (sub-)woofer drivers. The Kappa 8.2i (Series 2) have the same woofer driver as far as i know. The "i" relates to the versions port-design, but the driver should also be the same as fas as i...
  15. D

    Help a Newbie, Mcintosh MX136 Won't play sub in Pure Stereo Mode

    Hi, I'm a newbie to this forum and have a decent but not expert level understanding of audio, and I'm not very experienced with AV Processors. I have a MX136 with Harbeth Compact 7 speakers and a small B&W active Sub with a crossover. The selected settings in the MX136 are Small L and R...
    • DenverJW
    • Thread
    • bower and wilkins mcintosh pure mode subwoofer
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  16. B

    Matching a Subwoofer to my setup

    Hey guys, new here. I'm a bit noob on audio, and not sure what to look for, so here it is: I'm having a Receiver (AVR) Denon 1907, As for speakers I'm using the Klipsch RB 61 II. My main goal basically is listening to music from my turntable, I mean I'm gonna hook the AVR to my tv as well, but...
  17. D

    Use subwoofer lfe or crossover?

    I recently got an svs pb1000 and am working with an onkyo tx-ds575x which has a sub pre out. I listen to music, mainly vinyl and the system is rarely used for tv/movies. I have two klipsch ksf 8.5 towers and I have set the receiver to recognize them as small. I am wondering wether it’s better...
  18. MetalDaze

    Ohm Acoustics Model i (Sub Bass Activator Install (w/ pictures))

    Part 1: A bit of history of these awesome speakers & how I came to own them. Part 2: SBA Install with pictures Part 1- I was the lucky purchaser of these speakers off of a well known auction site. I've owned them now for around 18 months and have had them in use for about 3 months. I bought...
    • MetalDaze
    • Thread
    • ohm ohm acoustics ohm c2 ohm i ohm speakers ohm walsh omnidirectional speaker sub bass activator subwoofer
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Speakers
  19. SweetRolls

    Passive subwoofer vs. Active subwoofer

    Hi, I have a budget of $100 and I'm wanting to add some bass to my PC setup. I'm trying to decide whether I should go for a used passive subwoofer, or a used active one. The idea of a passive subwoofer really appeals to me because of the flexibility. With an active sub, I would be limited to the...
  20. A

    Looking at buying Amp + Bookshelf speakers + Sub woofer

    Hi, a friend has convinced me to invest in a proper music system. I just have a basic JBL wireless since 2017. I bought the Ruark R2 MK3 and returned it after a day as I just wasn't happy as it couldn't play music off a USB drive and couldn't read the CD either. Perhaps I'd be better off buying...
    • androc75
    • Thread
    • amplifiers bookshelf speaker integrated amplifiers subwoofer
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  21. Tracy Brink

    My subwoofer is silent

    I'ver lost the subwoofer in my home theater system. My subwoofer is a Klipsch R-112SW and my receiver is a Yamaha RX-A3030. I've attached photos of my connections. In my receiver setup I've checked that my subwoofer is in "Use" "Normal" mode and my playback is "9 ch sterio". My subwoofer power...
  22. lattiboy

    DIY REL Neutrik Speakon to 3 bare wire cable?

    Hi all, I got a REL T3 for cheap and would like to get a 3 wire cable to do the high level input. The one from REL is $450 (lol!) https://rel.net/shop/accessories/bassline-blue/ it seems like the Speakon connectors are $5 and I have a ton of speaker cable. does anybody know what contacts to...
  23. ClayTune

    Adding a Subwoofer to Analog set-up.

    I have not added a Subwoofer to my Analog set up with my Yamaha Natural sound receiver yet. However, I am highly considering it based on some recommendations here. What I am wondering is, if I were to use it with my 'vintage' Yamaha natural sound receiver, does the peak wattage output of the...
    • ClayTune
    • Thread
    • analog records subwoofer
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Speakers
  24. edwinh

    Sequerra 8W-LC subwoofers

    I have a pair of these that I traded for some bass lessons about 15 years ago. I refoamed them and they sound pretty good, but after looking around, they seem to be different from the standard 8Ws in that the back panel and crossover arrangement are different. Any idea how these would pair...
    • edwinh
    • Thread
    • 8w-lc sequerra subwoofer
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  25. C

    Any information about Cerwin Vega L-1815-8 woofers?

    Hi...I was offered a pair of Cerwin Vega L-1815-8 woofers. They are 18", and look perfect (foam/rubber surrounds are solid and they sound good). I am not sure what they should cost though and the price I was quoted seemed kind of high, but I was told they are rare and costly. Does anyone have...
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