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[squrlcage]

Just purchased a Dynamo Sub. I suppose i want to hook up my speaker wire from my Pioneer 91txh To the "Line Level" input that says .01/LFE on my Dynamo. What does LFE stand for? Also, what is the L and R speaker inputs on the "Line Level" be used for then"? At last (one more stupid question), What is the "Speaker Level" L&R inputs for then? ::banana: Using it for HT. So i would use the >01/LFE, right?

 

[twich54]

Just purchased a Dynamo Sub. I suppose i want to hook up my speaker wire from my Pioneer 91txh To the "Line Level" input that says .01/LFE on my Dynamo. What does LFE stand for? Also, what is the L and R speaker inputs on the "Line Level" be used for then"? At last (one more stupid question), What is the "Speaker Level" L&R inputs for then? ::banana:

Hi "Squirrely"....welcome !

LFE - Low frequency effects

L+R Line level inputs are used whereby line level I/C's are run from your pre-amp and fed the entire signal (same as would be fed your amp) thus utlizing the subs crossover settings and it's internal amplification.

L+R speaker connections, I believe are to be used as a 'speaker level' conection as opposed to the above 'line level'. Thus the fully amplified signal vs. utilizing the internal amp.

Come on "Sub Experts" help me out if I've spoken incorrectly. !

 

[C.A.P]

Just purchased a Dynamo Sub. I suppose i want to hook up my speaker wire from my Pioneer 91txh To the "Line Level" input that says .01/LFE on my Dynamo. What does LFE stand for? Also, what is the L and R speaker inputs on the "Line Level" be used for then"? At last (one more stupid question), What is the "Speaker Level" L&R inputs for then? ::banana:

Stop the press..

What are you using it for? 2 channel or Home Theater?

If HT ,First look to see if you have a SUB out on the back of your amp. If so you could use that with a RCA type cable to your sub, (its usually the left input as most subs are summed mono to the left input) the problem there is you then have to turn the X over damn near all the way up as most receivers have a bass management built in to the sub out. You will have to adjust the phase to your liking too. Most Ht units are x over at 80 hz and the good units you can adjust. Depending on your mains you will adjust the size of the speakers in the receivers set up menu.

If its 2 channel use a main out from the receiver and go with RCA to the subs input. You then will use the subs x over controls and blend it to you mains. If your mains are decent to 40 hz let them run full range and blend. If your mains are tiny and only go to 70 to 80hz you may then use the subs built in passive x over back to the receiver and then the mains will only see 70 hz and above. This is ONLY if you have tiny speakers as most passive networks are only 6 db x overs and are not the best filtering.

I do not recommend using the Speaker line inputs unless you absolutely have too. Its not as good as a signal.