Monoprice 12in 150-Watt Powered Subwoofer, Black
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have sony rec iever can you hook sub up using only the rca connecters?
A shopper
on May 14, 2020
BEST ANSWER: If your receiver has Sub/LFE out use a single RCA to a "Y" cable into the sub. If not use speaker cable.
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- William S on May 15, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 1, 2020
BEST ANSWER: If your receiver has Sub/LFE out use a single RCA to a "Y" cable into the sub. If not use speaker cable.
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- William S on May 15, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 1, 2020
Yes. It has rca Jack's for the left and right channels. my amp had a single rca output for the subwoofer so I used a "y" adapter to split the output into two channelsEnter
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- Jack on May 14, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 8, 2020
Yes. I have mine hooked to the RCA outputs if my TV so I would think any output from your receiver would work. You do not need to use the speaker wire connections.
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- Orangecatrider on May 14, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 7, 2020
This will accept RCA inputs from your receiver. Typically better sound using LFE output from receiver (dedicated subwoofer RCA output) if available.
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- Jonathan A on May 14, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 1, 2020
Need to have a cable with one rca on one side and two (subwoofer side) rcas on the other side.
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- Luis S on May 14, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 3, 2020
That is how I hooked mine up. I have the Sony STR-DH750 receiver and works great!
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- David & Sara W on May 14, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 14, 2020
Yes you can I have Sony reciever also and that's how I connected it
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- Maurice B on May 14, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 10, 2020
yes - I have pioneer receiver and just connected using rca plugs
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- JAYME W on May 14, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 11, 2020
Yes.rca connectors and power plug.
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- paul l on May 14, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2020
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Is it Bluetooth?
A shopper
on Apr 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: no, wired. Thought speaker connection or dedicated sub out on amp to dedicated sub in on sub.
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- Arthur F on Apr 10, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: no, wired. Thought speaker connection or dedicated sub out on amp to dedicated sub in on sub.
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- Arthur F on Apr 10, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 17, 2019
No, it is not Bluetooth. Only RCA or Speaker level inputs.
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- Sean D on Apr 10, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 4, 2019
No. Supply it with a wire for signal.
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- Arthur G on Apr 12, 2020
- Purchased on May 18, 2019
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I'm verifying. On a receiver with a separate subwoofer port, a single RCA cord or subwoofer cord runs from the receiver's separate subwoofer port to the subwoofer's white input port. Have I got it right?
A shopper
on Apr 21, 2019
On my receiver there is a single plug/port dedicated to the subwoofer and on the subwoofer there are two plugs/ports. Amazon sells cords that have the single connection on one end and the double connection on the other end.
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- Kevin J on Apr 23, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 12, 2018
This sub has stereo RCA input, so you will have to buy an RCA 2 male to 1 female cable. You can find them for pretty cheap.
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- Austin P on Apr 22, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 3, 2018
Mine only works when I used the red input to connect to the single subwoofer output on my receiver
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- William D on Mar 11, 2020
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what type of coax cable is required for this subwoofer?
A shopper
on Jan 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Coax is for digital signals. There is no digital input on this subwoofer. There are only line level inputs with standard RCA connectors, or high level from the speaker level out puts of your amplifier. Just use standard line level RCA to hook it up.
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- Steven on Jan 21, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Coax is for digital signals. There is no digital input on this subwoofer. There are only line level inputs with standard RCA connectors, or high level from the speaker level out puts of your amplifier. Just use standard line level RCA to hook it up.
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- Steven on Jan 21, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2018
Short runs you can use RG-59, Long runs use RG-6
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- RP on Jan 20, 2020
- Purchased on Oct 24, 2019
Assuming your receiver has a dedicated "Sub Out", It uses a basic RCA cable. I use one that is made for a subwoofer and it is shielded against interference. You can use the left or right input on the subwoofer, it's a mono signal.
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- Brian S on Jan 21, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 10, 2019
I just used RG-174 small coax with an RCA plug. Worked very well. Very nice unit.
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- Donald S on Jan 20, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 14, 2019
does not use coax cable, use RCA plug with y adaptor
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- Fred J on Jan 20, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 7, 2019
Standard single rca cable is what I used.
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- Johnnie R on Jan 20, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 17, 2019
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Does it come with an amp?
A shopper
on Apr 23, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes. The amp is internal ( inside the speaker cabinet .) The amp has a maximum power output as stated of 150 watts. It is a pretty nice unit.
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- Kim K on Apr 24, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes. The amp is internal ( inside the speaker cabinet .) The amp has a maximum power output as stated of 150 watts. It is a pretty nice unit.
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- Kim K on Apr 24, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2019
Yes , The 150 watt amplifier is built into the speaker unit itself !!! It works great !!! I am very happy with the purchase !!! Doug
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- Douglas R. H on Apr 24, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2019
It’s a (self-)powered sub. Passive subs are . . . Exceedingly rare these days. It just needs a signal input. It does the rest.
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- Kurt G on Apr 23, 2020
- Purchased on May 14, 2019
The amp is internal and only for the subwoofer.
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- Gary K on Apr 24, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 1, 2019
This is an active sub with adjustable gain.
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- Ardene B on Apr 25, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2019
It's powered, so it doesn't require an amp.
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- Cory G on Apr 23, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 25, 2017
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Does this speaker work for cars as well? Am I able to put it in my car or would I be recommended against it?
New User U
on Jan 12, 2021
BEST ANSWER: This is a powered subwoofer, powered by an AC amplifier, not DC. An inverter would be required for installation in a car. Not advisable.
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- KENNETH H on Jan 12, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 24, 2020
BEST ANSWER: This is a powered subwoofer, powered by an AC amplifier, not DC. An inverter would be required for installation in a car. Not advisable.
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- KENNETH H on Jan 12, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 24, 2020
Not a car speaker. Look at the dimensions! Also, it needs 110 / 220 volt wall plug.
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- arthur s on Jan 12, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 19, 2020
The sub is 120V AC, so, to begin with you would need a hefty inverter.
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- Thomas W on Jan 12, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 28, 2020
Requires 120 ac outlet. plus it's too big.
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- Neumannzz on Jan 12, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 26, 2020
Not designed for use in a car. Runs on AC
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- Donald O on Jan 12, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 23, 2020
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Can this connect to a computer and any satellite (Klipsch) speakers? My Klipsch subwoofer and control pod no longer work and would like to reuse the other 3 speakers.
A shopper
on Sep 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes. It is a powered woofer and all you need to do is connect the computer speaker output, using a plug into PC and wires to the subwoofer terminals. It does have volume/power controls on the subwoofer.
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- Bob from Sarasota, FL on Sep 19, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes. It is a powered woofer and all you need to do is connect the computer speaker output, using a plug into PC and wires to the subwoofer terminals. It does have volume/power controls on the subwoofer.
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- Bob from Sarasota, FL on Sep 19, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 28, 2017
Unfortunately, I can't give you a "for sure" answer. If find an adapter that can allow you to use a standard subwoofer connection/RCA plug, you can make it work. The unit is self powered so all you have to do is get the signal to the sub. I use it with a sound bar which has a dedicated subwoofer plug. It is a great sub, a good as you can get without moving up to a real big time expense.
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- Michael E on Sep 19, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 9, 2017
Yes it's just a mono lfe input, I bought this to replace my JBL that died on me and for the price it's a great bang for the buck and services it's worth. Not as loud as my JBL but that was a 500 watt beast. This does have nice tight well rounded bass.
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- DJ Spinster on Sep 19, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 23, 2017
It's only input is via classic RCA connectors (line-level signal). So, if that is what you can get from you Klipsch system, the answer is yes.
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- William W on Sep 19, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 27, 2017
Unfortunately, the subwoofer is not designed to connect to a computer.
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- David E V on Sep 19, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 5, 2017
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For inputs I see high level speaker, will this speaker accept cooper speaker wire as a connection?
A shopper
on Dec 21, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, you can wire straight from your amplifier output and pass the signal thru to your standard passive full-range speakers. The sub will internally take the signal drop it to line level, run thru the crossover and provide warm bass for your system.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 21, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, you can wire straight from your amplifier output and pass the signal thru to your standard passive full-range speakers. The sub will internally take the signal drop it to line level, run thru the crossover and provide warm bass for your system.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 21, 2018
Yes, the high level input accepts copper speaker wire as an input. I have not used this as an input but it is available.
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- Art C on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 4, 2018
This subwoofer does have spring loaded clips for accepting speaker cables.
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- Larry M on Dec 23, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2018
Yes, it does. You can view it in one of the available product pictures.
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- Kyle M on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 3, 2018
Yes. You can use regular speaker lines in....
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- Tristan G on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 11, 2018
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Can anyone compare this to the sub that comes with the Premium 5.1 system (10565)? I have the latter and looking to add some deeper extension and more bass coverage. I'm curious how this compares, and possibly if anyone has used both together. Thanks!
Cameron W
on Feb 20, 2019
Monoprice 12in 150-Watt Powered Subwoofer, Black
Monoprice Premium 5.1-Channel Home Theater System with Subwoofer
BEST ANSWER: The included sub with the 5.1 system is 8" with 60W amp. the 150W 12" will give you much bigger and deeper sound. We created a new SKU that includes the 12" instead of the 8".
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 20, 2019
Monoprice Premium 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System with 12in Subwoofer (9723)
BEST ANSWER: The included sub with the 5.1 system is 8" with 60W amp. the 150W 12" will give you much bigger and deeper sound. We created a new SKU that includes the 12" instead of the 8".
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 20, 2019
Monoprice Premium 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System with 12in Subwoofer (9723)
I do not have the Premium 5.1 channel sub but i do have the 150 watt Powered sub. I really like it. It has a crossover knob that lets you adjust which frequencies are coming out of it. (effectively a High pass filter). obviously at 150 watts Its not the loudest thing in the world, but for my home system its perfect.
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- Brett C on Feb 20, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2018
The single sub itself sounds good. I have two subs on both side of tv with in ceiling speakers. 2 subs sound better than 1 if your receiver can handle 2.
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- James T on Feb 20, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 15, 2018
I had the monoprice 8" powered subwoofer, not sure if that is the inner you have, but upgrading to this 12" was a huge improvement.
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- Paul L on Feb 20, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 11, 2018
The 5.1 package comes with a 10in sub. The solo sub is a 12in.
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- Ryan F on Feb 21, 2019
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Are wires included?
A shopper
on Apr 17, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No wires. But they are standard connectors. Getting wires is easy, just get plenty, don't short yourself.
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- Ed H on Apr 17, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No wires. But they are standard connectors. Getting wires is easy, just get plenty, don't short yourself.
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- Ed H on Apr 17, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2019
Only the power cable is supplied. You need to purchase your own speaker wire/rca cables for hookup.
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- Chris G on Apr 17, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 2, 2019
Yes but they’re short and low quality.
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- Ruben M on Apr 17, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 8, 2019
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the edges look curved are they curved or is it perfectly square?
New User U
on Sep 23, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The sides ARE curved. They curve outward about 1.5" on each side. The front and back is the same width though.
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- Kris H on Sep 23, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 3, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The sides ARE curved. They curve outward about 1.5" on each side. The front and back is the same width though.
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- Kris H on Sep 23, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 3, 2020
They are indeed artfully curved - and the best value in subwoofers you will find.
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- Brian Neuhaus on Sep 23, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2019
the front and back are squared and the left and right sides are curved slightly
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- justin w on Sep 23, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 3, 2020
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Does it come with cord?
A shopper
on Dec 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it comes with a power cord. however you will need to provide what ever length of Sub-Out coax cord for your specific application. Me... my two MonoPrice Subs are being added to my theater existing 2 subs and needed 25' coax cords.
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- ejkessler on Dec 30, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 29, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it comes with a power cord. however you will need to provide what ever length of Sub-Out coax cord for your specific application. Me... my two MonoPrice Subs are being added to my theater existing 2 subs and needed 25' coax cords.
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- ejkessler on Dec 30, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 29, 2020
The sub only comes with the power cord. You will have to buy the copper speaker wire and/or rca wires separately.
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- Richard F on Dec 15, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 6, 2020
Which cord outlet cord yes for the sub pre out yes its also included
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- New User U on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 17, 2020
It comes with a power cord, but not the audio cables you will need.
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- Nicholas M on Dec 15, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 10, 2020
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My audio receiver only has a single monaural audio output. This subwoofer has separate line in L and R inputs. Will this work well with my receiver? Or is an adapter of some kind needed so both L and R inputs are filled in? From what I understand, and I may be mistaken, there's no L/R difference with the audio sent to a subwoofer.
Abdul D
on Dec 2, 2016
BEST ANSWER: You will only need to use one input, the red or white, no difference. Do not use the y-cable adapter because it will put your sub out of phase and not sound properly.
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- Matthew S on Mar 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: You will only need to use one input, the red or white, no difference. Do not use the y-cable adapter because it will put your sub out of phase and not sound properly.
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- Matthew S on Mar 20, 2017
Another respondent said not to use a "Y-Cable" as it will put the subwoofer out-of-phase. Having serviced both consumer and professional recording studio electronic equipment, that is not true! These circuits are generic in design and the first amplifier stage "sums" the Left and Right channels together into a mono signal so it doesn't matter if only the Left and/or the Right RCA inputs are fed from the single subwoofer output of your surround receiver. I would also recommend that if your surround receiver has DSP processing and filtering that delivers audio to its Subwoofer output then use that higher quality design and set the Crossover control of this subwoofer to the highest frequency. This will minimize phase shift in the subwoofer band.
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- Hector J. R on Oct 23, 2018
For anyone interested in the answer: "If you are using an amplifier with a single mono subwoofer line level output, simply use an RCA "Y" cable to split the output and send it to the two line level inputs on the subwoofer. "
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- Abdul D on Dec 3, 2016
Just got off the phone with Monoprice support. Here are the two cables you need:
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021803&p_id=659&seq=1&format=2
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021803&p_id=663&seq=1&format=2
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021803&p_id=659&seq=1&format=2
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021803&p_id=663&seq=1&format=2
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- tom b on Jan 27, 2017
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Does the subwoofer automatically power off when it no longer receives a signal?
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on Jun 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Use the Auto On switch in the ON position. The subwoofer will enter standby mode after about 2 minutes if there is no signal detected.
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- Dave L Staff on Jun 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Use the Auto On switch in the ON position. The subwoofer will enter standby mode after about 2 minutes if there is no signal detected.
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- Dave L Staff on Jun 29, 2018
It is supposed to, but it doesn't.
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- Bruce M on Jul 2, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 10, 2017
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Can this connect to YAS 107 Soundbar?
A shopper
on Sep 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes it can.
The YAS 107 has a subwoofer outlet for just that purpose. You just need an RCA "Y" connector 1 male to 2 males. The length of the "Y" connector depends how far your place your sub from the YAS 107.
(The Monoprice instruction manual shows a diagram connection of the Monoprice, both Left and Right "in" jacks.
However I have used only a single RCA jack ,left or right, and it still works.) I've read the only reason to use a "Y" is if the sub has an Auto-off and this sub does. The stronger signal using both sub "in" jacks keeps the sub form powering down if the signal is too weak, like when playing at low volume. I've been using subs for over 25 years and never had this problem, but just adding this for your info.
Monoprice has this sub's manual link on its site. Arrow down, almost to bottom on the page where this sub is advertised. Link is on the left.
The YAS 107 reviews also show pictures if you don't already own this. One is avforums, Dec 31, 2017.
The YAS 107 has a subwoofer outlet for just that purpose. You just need an RCA "Y" connector 1 male to 2 males. The length of the "Y" connector depends how far your place your sub from the YAS 107.
(The Monoprice instruction manual shows a diagram connection of the Monoprice, both Left and Right "in" jacks.
However I have used only a single RCA jack ,left or right, and it still works.) I've read the only reason to use a "Y" is if the sub has an Auto-off and this sub does. The stronger signal using both sub "in" jacks keeps the sub form powering down if the signal is too weak, like when playing at low volume. I've been using subs for over 25 years and never had this problem, but just adding this for your info.
Monoprice has this sub's manual link on its site. Arrow down, almost to bottom on the page where this sub is advertised. Link is on the left.
The YAS 107 reviews also show pictures if you don't already own this. One is avforums, Dec 31, 2017.
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- Mel G on Sep 23, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes it can.
The YAS 107 has a subwoofer outlet for just that purpose. You just need an RCA "Y" connector 1 male to 2 males. The length of the "Y" connector depends how far your place your sub from the YAS 107.
(The Monoprice instruction manual shows a diagram connection of the Monoprice, both Left and Right "in" jacks.
However I have used only a single RCA jack ,left or right, and it still works.) I've read the only reason to use a "Y" is if the sub has an Auto-off and this sub does. The stronger signal using both sub "in" jacks keeps the sub form powering down if the signal is too weak, like when playing at low volume. I've been using subs for over 25 years and never had this problem, but just adding this for your info.
Monoprice has this sub's manual link on its site. Arrow down, almost to bottom on the page where this sub is advertised. Link is on the left.
The YAS 107 reviews also show pictures if you don't already own this. One is avforums, Dec 31, 2017.
The YAS 107 has a subwoofer outlet for just that purpose. You just need an RCA "Y" connector 1 male to 2 males. The length of the "Y" connector depends how far your place your sub from the YAS 107.
(The Monoprice instruction manual shows a diagram connection of the Monoprice, both Left and Right "in" jacks.
However I have used only a single RCA jack ,left or right, and it still works.) I've read the only reason to use a "Y" is if the sub has an Auto-off and this sub does. The stronger signal using both sub "in" jacks keeps the sub form powering down if the signal is too weak, like when playing at low volume. I've been using subs for over 25 years and never had this problem, but just adding this for your info.
Monoprice has this sub's manual link on its site. Arrow down, almost to bottom on the page where this sub is advertised. Link is on the left.
The YAS 107 reviews also show pictures if you don't already own this. One is avforums, Dec 31, 2017.
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- Mel G on Sep 23, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 10, 2017
Look up the specs on your ssoundbar at Yamaha. It states there is a "sub-out" so the answer to your question is "YES".
"While the YAS-107 comes with built-in subwoofers, it also has a output that allows for the connection of an optional powered subwoofer if desired. Adding another subwoofer provides even deeper, fuller and more impactful bass to enhance your movies, music and games. Yamaha offers a line of powered subwoofers or you use one that you already own."
You will need an RCA (subwoofer) cable and a "Y" splitter to connect it. Monoprice sells both.
"While the YAS-107 comes with built-in subwoofers, it also has a output that allows for the connection of an optional powered subwoofer if desired. Adding another subwoofer provides even deeper, fuller and more impactful bass to enhance your movies, music and games. Yamaha offers a line of powered subwoofers or you use one that you already own."
You will need an RCA (subwoofer) cable and a "Y" splitter to connect it. Monoprice sells both.
Monoprice 6in RCA Female to 2x RCA Male Digital Coaxial Splitter Adapter
Monolith by Monoprice 6ft RCA Cable
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- William B on Sep 23, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 18, 2017
I tried to connect this to my YAS 107 and its not producing any sound, does this subwoofer have a built in AMP?
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- New User U on Sep 22, 2018
Yes. There is a sub out for powered sub.
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- Carl P on Sep 22, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2017
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Have you eliminated the hum everyone experiences?
DANA G.
on Nov 28, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, the hum has been dealt with and resolved.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 29, 2018
Purchased two subs. One had a pretty significant "hum". Monoprice shipped out a replacement and no issue on the replacement.
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- New User U on Dec 6, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, the hum has been dealt with and resolved.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 29, 2018
Purchased two subs. One had a pretty significant "hum". Monoprice shipped out a replacement and no issue on the replacement.
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- New User U on Dec 6, 2019
FWIW, I've had this speaker for almost a year and haven't experienced any hum. And I'm pretty sensitive (my wife would say mildly insane) about those types of things.
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- PAUL W on Nov 28, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2017
Maybe. I can't speak for original poster, but the unit I received hummed without cabling attached. Any outlet, with or without power conditioner.
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- Fred G on Feb 20, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 21, 2018
Everyone? I have (2) of these units - no hum, whatsoever. I use top-quality Monoprice single RCA cables for my subwoofers. Make sure they are tight to your sub(s) and receiver/pre-amp and that the receiver has proper settings. If the hum persists, consider that 30-cycle hums are usually the fault of a defective amplifier.
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- T R B on Nov 28, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2017
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Hello Monoprice Team and Customers, is it possible to use the Monoprice #9723 with 220/240V ?
A shopper
on Apr 19, 2019
This is a 120v power block and it is not wired to function at 220 or 240 v. If that is all you have for power you will need a transformer to step down the power.
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- John B on Apr 19, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 21, 2018
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Can I hook this up to my soundbar?
A shopper
on May 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: If your soundbar has a subwoofer out, yes.
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- New User U Staff on May 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: If your soundbar has a subwoofer out, yes.
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- New User U Staff on May 1, 2019
It depends on the kid of output you can deliver to the input on the subs amplifier. This unit is a bit harder to connect the input signal to it. It is easy if you have a preamp with an extra output on it. Look at the owners manual that shows you how you can connect into it. Hope this helps.p
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- Oscar H on May 1, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 23, 2018
I have mine connected to an amp/receiver which has an unpowered jack, since the sub has it's own power. I think the same would be true for a sound bar, if it has an unpowered jack for a sub. Somehow, this sub seems way bigger than most soundbars--I would look for something smaller.
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- Jerry B on May 1, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 19, 2018
Yes if your sound bar has rca output jack
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- Thomas A on May 1, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 9, 2018
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From photos it has high-level speaker outs. Do they have a high-pass filter? i.e, will they filter out bass from my main speakers?
A shopper
on May 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes it does. I suggest setting it for 80 hz.
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- Julio C on May 2, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes it does. I suggest setting it for 80 hz.
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- Julio C on May 2, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 15, 2018
I do plug & play RCA, I don't know exactly why you would want to filter your mains, but, I don't, I bought this on black Fri, I've owned several powered subs all 12 long throw, all I paid a little over $100 landed, people like them better than me (stolen), just replaced JBL, which was good, I had f12 Bic was damn good, the best was 200 series jamo, this one is ok but I like auto on, this doesn't, not enough punch for me , I'm going to 15" cerwin vega
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- Roger G on May 2, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 21, 2018
This is a powered sub. There is a volume knob and a crossover knob. I have ceiling speakers in my home and this sub works fine. Takes a few minutes to set the crossover, once you do its amazing
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- Kenneth C on May 2, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 13, 2018
No, the high level jacks are input only. There are no speaker level outputs.
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- Robert H on May 2, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2018
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Does this speaker have Bluetooth.?
A shopper
on Apr 18, 2020
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How does this sub woofer do on music with a hard wood floor ?
A shopper
on May 13, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The feet are pointed and designed for carpet. Go to the hardware store and buy 4 rubber feet. Swap them out for the original feet. The new rubber feet will not scratch the hardwood floor.
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- David E V on Sep 26, 2020
- Purchased on Oct 5, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The feet are pointed and designed for carpet. Go to the hardware store and buy 4 rubber feet. Swap them out for the original feet. The new rubber feet will not scratch the hardwood floor.
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- David E V on Sep 26, 2020
- Purchased on Oct 5, 2017
I have 2 of these subs in my den with hard wood floors. They sound great and I've not noticed any rattling as with some other subs I've had.
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- Justin M on May 15, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 20, 2020
I had it in my living room on hard woods and it sounds pretty good... it's on my back deck now and still sounds really good.
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- Terry W on May 13, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 20, 2020
I’m on carpet but I’m so impressed with them Bass is mad crazy
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- Jeff S on May 13, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 13, 2020
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Line out can be used with another sub correct?
A shopper
on May 14, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes it has a passthrough for stereo signal using rca left and right channel. If the sub output is mono you can get a y rca splitter. You can easily daizychain them together if the second sub has an rca in, also if you are using a stereo system it has passthrough for the left and right channels out your amplifier.
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- Mason B on May 14, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 16, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes it has a passthrough for stereo signal using rca left and right channel. If the sub output is mono you can get a y rca splitter. You can easily daizychain them together if the second sub has an rca in, also if you are using a stereo system it has passthrough for the left and right channels out your amplifier.
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- Mason B on May 14, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 16, 2020
Yeah pretty sure it's just a line through with no processing applied. I got this sub because I can run my monitors off the line out
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- Nihal D on May 14, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 16, 2020
I would think so but haven't tried it.
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- Mitchell F on May 19, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 19, 2020
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How long is the power cord?
A shopper
on May 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I just installed this in my son's apartment. Fortunately he had an available outlet near the unit, becase if I remember correctly the cord is 3 or 4 feet long.
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- KENNETH H on May 16, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 24, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I just installed this in my son's apartment. Fortunately he had an available outlet near the unit, becase if I remember correctly the cord is 3 or 4 feet long.
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- KENNETH H on May 16, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 24, 2020
Roughly 4 ft. 2 conductor zip cord
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- Thomas W on May 16, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 28, 2020
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What gauge wiring should be used for the Hi Level inputs?
New User U
on Sep 1, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Without sounding flippant, whatever gauge supports the speakers attached to it. Were it on its own, the impedance is so high that it draws next to no current so you could get away with something tiny but whatever gauge you planned to run your speakers should go through the subwoofer. I like 14-10 gauges depending on the amplifier used to drive them. If it’s connected to some bookshelves, 14 is plenty and probably overkill.
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- douglas w on Sep 2, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Without sounding flippant, whatever gauge supports the speakers attached to it. Were it on its own, the impedance is so high that it draws next to no current so you could get away with something tiny but whatever gauge you planned to run your speakers should go through the subwoofer. I like 14-10 gauges depending on the amplifier used to drive them. If it’s connected to some bookshelves, 14 is plenty and probably overkill.
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- douglas w on Sep 2, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 13, 2019
The thicker the cable is the better, but I would not go below 12. Actually 14 is enough in my view. 12 is an overkill.
I am using RCA connection and might not be the best judge though. But subwoofer is pretty powerful and I believe can handle quite some power.
I am using RCA connection and might not be the best judge though. But subwoofer is pretty powerful and I believe can handle quite some power.
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- ILYA G on Sep 2, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 23, 2019
I also used the line level inputs from my receiver. If your receiver does not have a subwoofer out connection then lower gauge speaker wire such as 12 gauge is recommended.
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- Michael M on Sep 1, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2019
Im not using those. I plugged in via red and white dual RCA but it looks like the high level inputs are standard speaker wire gauge.
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- Zareh T on Sep 1, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 25, 2019
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Are you able to put this sub in a car?
A shopper
on Jan 12, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I would think you can if you have the space. This sub is powered by a 150 watt power amp that run on AC (110 volts) not DC power (12v power). So you have to have a power invertor that can handle this amount of current, in order to work
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- GRAHAM H on Jan 12, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 18, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I would think you can if you have the space. This sub is powered by a 150 watt power amp that run on AC (110 volts) not DC power (12v power). So you have to have a power invertor that can handle this amount of current, in order to work
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- GRAHAM H on Jan 12, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 18, 2020
That would not make any sense. This is powered by 120V and in a huge cabinet.. It's also not rated to be exposed to the weather and temperature in a vehicle.
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- Laurence B on Jan 12, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 15, 2020
No, this would not work in a car it’s for the home
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- Robert C on Jan 12, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 17, 2020
No way its huge and not 12 volt.
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- Robert S on Jan 12, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 13, 2020
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Is the frequency response only good to 50 Hz? I would think a ported 12 would play deeper than that....
John L
on May 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The sub is definitely rolling off below 50hz but 50hz is LOW for a most purposes. See this review.
thewirecutte[dot].com/blog/checking-it-twice-retesting-the-monoprice-subwoofer/
It's a $100 sub! It's awesome for the price (and easily for a lot more)
thewirecutte[dot].com/blog/checking-it-twice-retesting-the-monoprice-subwoofer/
It's a $100 sub! It's awesome for the price (and easily for a lot more)
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- Jeff C on Dec 31, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The sub is definitely rolling off below 50hz but 50hz is LOW for a most purposes. See this review.
thewirecutte[dot].com/blog/checking-it-twice-retesting-the-monoprice-subwoofer/
It's a $100 sub! It's awesome for the price (and easily for a lot more)
thewirecutte[dot].com/blog/checking-it-twice-retesting-the-monoprice-subwoofer/
It's a $100 sub! It's awesome for the price (and easily for a lot more)
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- Jeff C on Dec 31, 2017
I can't say exactly how low it goes but 50 sounds about right. It could probably go lower but not with any real power behind it.
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- chucksrt on May 11, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 22, 2016
The frequency response matches my system and any thing lower would put the sound out of place, does not hide clarity of highs
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- chris c on Jun 22, 2017
- Purchased on May 5, 2017
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What class of amplifier is used on this subwoofer?
Robb W
on Aug 25, 2017
Monoprice 12in 150-Watt Powered Subwoofer, Black
Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt Subwoofer
BEST ANSWER: Due to the lack of cooling fins my guess would be class D.
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- stephen h on Sep 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Due to the lack of cooling fins my guess would be class D.
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- stephen h on Sep 11, 2017
I have a class D and it works fine.
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- Wil W on Nov 19, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 24, 2018
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Hi, I just received this subwoofer. Unpacked and installed with my pioneer 5.2 receiver. However, I am noticing 2 very strange things - the moment I switch it on (switch at the back) there is a very loud pop. Second, there is considerable humming without even being connected to a receiver. After connecting and playing some music, the humming is getting louder. Even at low levels I can hear the humming. Has some else also faced this problem? And what is the solution to this?
A shopper
on Oct 23, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Please contact customer service or our tech support team.
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- New User U Staff on Dec 12, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Please contact customer service or our tech support team.
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- New User U Staff on Dec 12, 2017
I had the same issue as you with this Monoprice 12" sub: it would hum loudly even with no inputs connected. However, I found a fix. This reply might be a bit late for you, but in case anyone else has this issue, here's what I did. Note: this fix involves opening the subwoofer amplifier, which could void the warranty, and exposes the user to live 120V electrical circuits. Only do this if you know what you're doing in a safe way. What I did was open the amplifier and re-position some of the cables. There are 3 small cables that run between the two circuits boards in this amplifier, and their physical placement affects how much RF interference they pick up, and thus how much hum/noise can be heard from the sub when it's turned on. In particular, the cable labeled "BASS" is very susceptible to picking up noise (it is the audio signal cable). I found that if it was close to the large transformer for the amplifier's power supply, and if it were at a particular angle, it picked up a lot of noise. So, I moved it around until I found a spot with minimal noise (I had to do this with the sub powered, so I could hear the hum change), then I hot-glued the cable to keep it there. Note: the 3 cables in my sub were tied together with a ty-rap, so I had to cut this so I could move each cable independently. One of the other cables, labeled "V+ V- GND" (which supplies power to one of the circuit boards), also required re-positioning to minimize noise. Note that when I moved/re-positioned the cables, I didn't unplug them: I only had to push them around a little bit to change the level of noise/hum significantly. There is a third cable connected between the two circuit boards in this amp, but I found that its physical position did not affect noise at all. My sub used to have a hum so loud it could be clearly heard from 20'+ away. Now, it's barely audible 3' away directly in front of it. As I said before though, opening this amplifier to do the fix I did can be dangerous, so be careful!
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- Eric B on Oct 11, 2018
I opened up into the power system on the one I bought. Good luck finding one that works right - Fair electronic's, sloppy assembly.
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- New User U on Dec 28, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 2, 2017
I can't seem to respond directly to the question, so I'll respond here. I had the same issue as you with this Monoprice 12" sub: it would hum loudly even with no inputs connected. Plugging it in to different outlets didn't fix it, nor did adjusting the volume. However, I did find a fix. This reply might be a bit late for you, but in case anyone else has this issue, here's what I did. Note: this fix involves opening the subwoofer amplifier, which could void the warranty, and exposes the user to live 120V electrical circuits. Only do this if you know what you're doing in a safe way. What I did was open the amplifier and re-position some of the cables. There are 3 small cables that run between the two circuits boards in this amplifier, and their physical placement affects how much RF interference they pick up, and thus how much hum/noise can be heard from the sub when it's turned on. In particular, the cable labeled "BASS" is very suceptible to picking up noise (it is the audio signal cable). I found that if it was close to the large transformer for the amplifier's power supply, and if it were at a particular angle, it picked up a lot of noise. So, I moved it around until I found a spot with minimal noise, then I hot-glued the cable to keep it there. Note: the 3 cables in my sub were tied together with a ty-rap. I had to cut this first so I could move each cable independently. One of the other cables, labeled "V+ V- GND" (which supplies power to one of the circuit boards), also required re-positioning to minimize noise. Note that when I moved/re-positioned the cables, I didn't unplug them: I only had to push them around a little bit to change the level of noise/hum significantly. There is a third cable connected between the two circuit boards in this amp, but I found that its physical position did not affect noise at all. My sub used to have a hum so loud it could be clearly heard from 20'+ away. Now, it's barely audible 3' away directly in front of it.
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I would like to know. what is the solution to the humming problem?
A shopper
on Nov 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: There are various sources of hum in a subwoofer, like ground loops and poor connections. In some cases it happens even with no inputs attached. I had that issue with this sub, but I found a fix. This reply might be a bit late for you, but in case anyone else has this issue, here's what I did. Note: this fix involves opening the subwoofer amplifier, which could void the warranty, and exposes the user to live 120V electrical circuits. Only do this if you know what you're doing in a safe way. What I did was open the amplifier and re-position some of the cables. There are 3 small cables that run between the two circuits boards in this amplifier, and their physical placement affects how much RF interference they pick up, and thus how much hum/noise can be heard from the sub when it's turned on. In particular, the cable labeled "BASS" is very suceptible to picking up noise (it is the audio signal cable). I found that if it was close to the large transformer for the amplifier's power supply, and if it were at a particular angle, it picked up a lot of noise. So, I moved it around until I found a spot with minimal noise, then I hot-glued the cable to keep it there. Note: the 3 cables in my sub were tied together with a ty-rap. I had to cut this first so I could move each cable independently. One of the other cables, labeled "V+ V- GND" (which supplies power to one of the circuit boards), also required re-positioning to minimize noise. Note that when I moved/re-positioned the cables, I didn't unplug them: I only had to push them around a little bit to change the level of noise/hum significantly. There is a third cable connected between the two circuit boards in this amp, but I found that its physical position did not affect noise at all. My sub used to have a hum so loud it could be clearly heard from 20'+ away. Now, it's barely audible 3' away directly in front of it. As I said though, opening this amplifier to do this fix can be dangerous, so be careful!