Reddit reviews Mediabridge Ultra Series RCA Y-Adapter (8 Feet) - 1-Male to 2-Male for Digital Audio or Subwoofer - Dual Shielded with RCA to RCA Gold-Plated Connectors - Black - (Part# CYA-1M2M-8B)
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Ideal for connecting a TV, CD player, DVD player or other RCA-enabled device to the left and right audio ports of a subwoofer or amplifier, while offering excellent bass response and flexibility.A simple Y-Adapter can open up a whole new world of possibilities for your audio components. This adapter splits your audio components for a genuine surround sound experience (no extra cables necessary).Low-loss, wide spectrum coaxial cable great for the low-frequency signals produced by subwoofers, allowing for deep and precise audio quality. Split-tip center pins ensure high contact pressure and signal strength, while unique gripped molding and corrosion-resistant gold-plated RCA connectors provide a consistently tighter fit than commonly rolled cables with wider tolerances.Built with braided copper shielding, aluminum Mylar shielding and gas injected foam dielectric, for protection against the hum/static encountered when multiple devices are in close proximity of each other.Finished in a heavy-duty, yet flexible PVC jacket with color coding, for easy routing, quick installs and maximum signal transfer, so your audio components deliver all the performance you expect. Includes adjustable & reusable Velcro cable strap for easy organization & storage.
Well, considering the resounding consensus around your response, I am definitely going with the first option of the Vanatoo zero's with the sub-1000. I also like the JBL LSR-305s, but desk space is limited and the budget would be stretched, but thanks for adding it for consideration.
Also, can I just use this cable to connect the sub to the Vanatoo's sub output? (again, total noob)
Thank you for your help!
Here is the manual
It says to use Y cable if you choose to connect to the sub pre out.
Pre-out -> rca y-adapter (https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-ULTRA-RCA-Y-Adapter-Feet/dp/B00KCQSW3E?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2)
Then convert it again from banana plug to rca on the other end. It's not that hard. Weird setup though.
Gotta buy the cable. Also you have to do two super easy mods to the PSW10 to make it usable (the port noise is insane otherwise). First put a sock in the port. Next if you gotta remove the metal guard off the back of the port.
Here's youtube vid on for taking off that guard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKsMdcjh8KM
Also the cable... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KCQSW3E?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s04
Are you running 2 sets of wires (speakers) from the amp? If so, thats your issue. Run 1 set of wires from the amp to the subwoofers speaker level input and one set from the subwoofers speaker level output to the bookshelf speakers. All youre trying to do is pass sound through the subwoofers inputs. Should work fine after making that change.
Edit: Better yet, get yourself an RCA cable and run it from the subwoofer out on the receiver to the line in on the subwoofer. Then run the wires from the receivers front speakers out to the bookshelf speakers. Thats the cleanest setup. You can get a "Y" cable for that if you like, but only one side if the line in is needed. I use this one and like it a lot.....
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KCQSW3E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
One could simply connect RCA directly from the speakers to the sub, but my powered monitors don't have an RCA connection, which is why I'm so confused.
I would just run this from the subwoofer pre-out on the Pioneer into Source A left and right on the subwoofer.
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-ULTRA-RCA-Y-Adapter-Feet/dp/B00KCQSW3E/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1510648960&sr=1-3&keywords=rca+splitter+1+male+to+2+male
Hook up the speakers as you normally would to the Pioneer.
You probably need to go into the settings to get a full time signal to the subwoofer instead of just for surround sound.
Run the MCACC room correction process using the microphone that came with the Pioneer to get the best out of the speakers.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KCQSW3E/
have fun
Yup.You have a subwoofer preout.
You will want one of these.Doesnt have to be this particular brand,just the same cable.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KCQSW3E/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1/190-6459732-9637742?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_r=15DJ9V2CN0DGMRSH62X8&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=1944687682&pf_rd_i=B004EBX5GW
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KCQSW3E/ref=pd_aw_sims_4?pi=SS115&simLd=1
I currently have a Marantz NR1403 receiver with two ELAC B6 Debut speakers. I'm looking to add an ELAC S10 Debut subwoofer and an ELAC C5 Debut center speaker. My two questions are this: will the receiver supply enough power for all of this and is this type of cable the correct cable for connecting the sub to the receiver?
> It is possible for you to burn up the inputs on an amplifier if you crank it too much. If it is set as amplifier, it is like any
It's a line level output, I don't think there's anything wrong with the way the speakers are hooked up...
I just want to know if it's fine how it is or if its better to get a cable like this https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-ULTRA-RCA-Y-Adapter-Feet/dp/B00KCQSW3E so it isn't running off just one channel.
Chances are good the subwoofer will have two inputs, so this cable would be useful to have.
A new subwoofer will come with instructions, but connecting it will look something like this.
You're looking for something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-ULTRA-Series-Subwoofer-Cable/dp/B00KCQSW3E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413826946&sr=8-1&keywords=subwoofer+y+cable
Edit: Oops, OP don't listen to me, people below me have explained why.
Just curious then, what should you use for a situation like this, wouldn't you only be getting one "channel" delivered to the subwoofer if you just use either the right or left output?