Y cable and an increase of 6 dbls
My sub indicates I should use a Y cable...the other day i posted and received replies stating I dont need the y cable....but the sub manual says yes so does audioholics.....they state it should increase by 6 dbls.....is this alot?? when I do the test tone off the receiver the sub is bearly audible...why would this be. When listening to music or movies its very there...by chance do you guys know if I can download off the net a test CD..if yes wich ones ???
Thanks...and sorry for all the posts just got new gear and I want to make ure it's set up properly.
Now you're asking a real question.
"I just wonder why would they design it to accomadate a Y cable"
It wasn't. It was designed so those with 2 channel STEREO systems could use it as well, generally between their preamp and power amps.
It's easier to split a single channel into two oututs than it is to combine two channels into one input.
There ARE some subs out there with only one input, which would be fine for your HT's LFE output, but totally useless to a 2 channel STEREO owner.
"Y" cable will increase sound by 3dB
You can get the gain either by using the cable, or turning the gain (volume) control up on the subwoofer 3dB. The second option is cheaper (you are not increasing the performance "envelope" of the woofer, just increasing the amount of signal going in with the "Y"), but if the "Y" adapter makes you feel better, go for it.
Enjoy