Can you split a subwoofer cable?
Can you split a subwoofer cable?
In order to hook up a powered subwoofer properly, an RCA “splitter” cable (“Y” cable) is not needed. Any single, standard RCA or subwoofer cable should do just fine. One end of the subwoofer/RCA cable will be plugged into the Subwoofer Output on the back of your receiver.
What is a RCA Y adapter for?
This cable connects a subwoofer or amplifier to a TV, CD player, DVD player, subwoofer or other RCA-enabled device. Split your audio components for a genuine surround sound experience. The Y-Adapter has 1-Male to 2-Female RCA audio plugs.
What is a RCA Y cable used for?
An RCA Y-cable allows you to connect a single RCA output to two RCA inputs. Typical applications for Y-cables are a single subwoofer output RCA on a source unit or processor and the need to feed a pair of inputs on a subwoofer amp.
What is RCA Y-cable?
Do I need a splitter cable for a powered subwoofer?
In order to hook up a powered subwoofer properly, an RCA “splitter” cable (“Y” cable) is not needed. Any single, standard RCA or subwoofer cable should do just fine. However, if the sub is exhibiting a hum with the RCA/sub cable plugged into it, then maybe try using a “shielded” subwoofer cable.
Why should you often use Y-split cables for an Active Subwoofer?
Many subwoofers have a stereo connection, which it is often a good idea to use via a Y-split subwoofer cable for optimal performance. Why should you often use Y-split cables for an active subwoofer? It is often an advantage to use a Y-split subwoofer cable (mono to dual-mono), even if the original signal is a mono signal.
How do I hook up a subwoofer to my Receiver?
One end of the subwoofer/RCA cable will be plugged into the Subwoofer Output on the back of your receiver. This output jack is sometimes labeled as SUB, SUB OUT, SUB PREOUT etc.. The other end of the cable will be plugged into the L/LFE (white) RCA jack on the back of your sub. Any cable designed for subwoofer use should be just fine.
Does the RCA splitter cable have to be expensive?
It doesn’t have to be expensive; the cheaper ones work just fine as well. In addition, if you still use the RCA “Y” splitter cable, you have the potential to boost the sub’s output signal when plugging into both the red and white RCA inputs on the back of the sub.
