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RE: subwoofer connection options

To confirm:
Main power amp binding posts > speaker level input on powered sub?

The source resistance (amp driving main speakers) is extremely low (about 8 Ohm) compared to the very high load impedance (speaker input on the sub, likely around 9k Ohm). The load is about 1000x the source, where ratios of 10-50x are adequate (generally the higher the better). In effect, the load is completely invisible to the source. The amp is a world class body builder lifting a paper clip, if you will.

For the record, an accurate reply requires knowing what is the present AWG and length?

One benefit of a power amp driving a speaker-to-line level attenuator circuit is the IC has less antenna effect vs. a regular line-preamp level output.

Are subs employed as Distributed Array?



Edits: 09/27/14 09/27/14

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  • RE: subwoofer connection options - James Romeyn 19:30:30 09/26/14 (1)
    • Nope - mt10425 02:47:30 09/27/14 (0)

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