Monoprice SSW-8 8in 100-Watt Powered Slim Subwoofer
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Can it play on it's side?
A shopper
on Apr 22, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I have this mounted on the wall mount bracket it came with under a shelf on our A/V wall and it sounds fantastic with plenty of response....if you put the sub speaker side toward a wall, you will get very good results.
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- Ron S on Aug 17, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I have this mounted on the wall mount bracket it came with under a shelf on our A/V wall and it sounds fantastic with plenty of response....if you put the sub speaker side toward a wall, you will get very good results.
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- Ron S on Aug 17, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 8, 2018
Yes but you will not experience the full effect of the intended purpose of this subwoofer. Placing the woofer in all 4 feet is the correct way to use the device. The down firing of the woofer is the way it was engineered.
Playing on its side is not recommended and you will not be pleased with the results.
Playing on its side is not recommended and you will not be pleased with the results.
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- outside_andy on Apr 22, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 4, 2020
It can play and stand in whichever side as long as you don’t block off the air port. I have mines standing up, with the speaker facing the water and the air port facing up.
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- Victor B on Apr 24, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 25, 2020
It includes a bracket for turning it on its side, but it is large and the directions suggest specific locations for it that may make side mounting undesirable
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- James K on Apr 22, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 1, 2020
I use mine on its side with the bass port “up”, and the woofer facing the wall. Works fine in that configuration.
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- Steve S on Apr 22, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 27, 2020
Yes. The mounts that come with the subwoofer fit on all sides allowing you to stand it up on any side you wish.
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- George H on Apr 23, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2020
Yes, it works either horizontal or vertical. It has a stand to use vertically, which is how I have mine.
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- Andrew W on Apr 22, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 16, 2020
Yes, it can. Mounting hardware is included to allow it to be hung on the wall if desired.
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- Rodney H on Apr 22, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 24, 2020
Yes, I have mine upright against a wall with the port facing up. Sounds goodEnter
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- aaron w on Apr 22, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 13, 2020
Yes, it comes with stands to attach to make it more stable when on its side.
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- Russell R on Apr 22, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 6, 2020
Yes...I have two installed upright on their sides and they sound good!
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- Michael S on Apr 22, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 29, 2020
Yes. It comes with standing "feet" that let it stand upright.
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- David L on Apr 22, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 3, 2020
Yes, I have mine on it’s side behind the couch. Works well.
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- John C on Apr 22, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 26, 2020
Yes it can be installed vertical or horizontal
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- James F. S on Apr 22, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2020
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I have neighbors downstairs and my floors are hardwood. If I added some foam padding underneath the subwoofer, would that affect the sound quality?
A shopper
on May 25, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Placing foam under the speaker will absorb the sound. The sound needs to reflect off the floor. One option is to mount the speaker on a wall. Mine came with a wall mounting bracket. If you can mount the speaker on an exterior wall or one that is not shared with a neighbor this might be a good alternative. Bass frequencies are omnidirectional, meaning they will travel equally in all directions, and do not require the isolation and separation that mids and highs need for good stereo or surround sound. effect.. Placement in the room should not be critical. Try it in different places and see how it works..
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- James K on May 26, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 29, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Placing foam under the speaker will absorb the sound. The sound needs to reflect off the floor. One option is to mount the speaker on a wall. Mine came with a wall mounting bracket. If you can mount the speaker on an exterior wall or one that is not shared with a neighbor this might be a good alternative. Bass frequencies are omnidirectional, meaning they will travel equally in all directions, and do not require the isolation and separation that mids and highs need for good stereo or surround sound. effect.. Placement in the room should not be critical. Try it in different places and see how it works..
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- James K on May 26, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 29, 2020
I don’t think this is a good option in this case. The subwoofer vibrates the floor and/or wall and even with padding is sure to be heard below. The amount of bass is unpredictable while watching tv, commercials occasional rumble the room unexpectedly. Maybe check YouTube to see if anyone has recommendations for hardwood with neighbors below.
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- James K on May 25, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 1, 2020
I think if you place form rubber directly under the transducer, it will interfere interfere with the coupling of the subwoofer to the air, and possibly the cone movement. A better approach would be to turn the subwoofer upside down and set it on top of foam rubber so that the subwoofer could couple properly with the air.
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- Steve S on May 25, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 27, 2020
It will change the loading of the speaker but will make a minor change in the sound. You should be careful not to block the fins on the amplifier. The speaker does come with a bracket that allows you to mount the speaker to the wall, that may be a better solution.
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- Rodney H on May 25, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 24, 2020
You might place a rigid panel on top of the padding below the subwoofer. That way direct vibrations would not be transmitted to the wood floor but the subwoofer would operate as designed.
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- Larry G on May 25, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 6, 2020
Probably not but you stand it up facing a wall and it sounds just as good. The mounts fit all four sides so it doesn't have to sit with the sound facing the floor.
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- George H on Jun 1, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2020
Adding a pad under the cabinet should not affect the sound quality and will be appreciated by your neighbors
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- James F. S on May 25, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2020
Yes. the area under the subwoofer needs to be clear for the unit to perform appropriately.
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- outside_andy on May 25, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 4, 2020
yes it would. in your situation you would be better wall mounting this subwoofer.
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- Brian W on May 25, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 28, 2020
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I have a small amplifier with a sub output that is powered. Can I still connect it to this sub even thought the sub is also powered?
Rodney D
on Jan 5, 2021
This subwoofer will accept input from RCA line level connections and also from an amplifier’s speaker level terminals. I’ve got mine connected to the ‘monitor’ outputs of a small mixer and that allows me to adjust the sub output level from my desk. This sub has been a great addition to my sound.
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- steve j on Jun 3, 2021
- Purchased on May 10, 2021
I've never heard of a RCA output on the back of your amplifier that is powered. You can try it at low volume and see if it works. If not you can always run your speaker wires to the sub amp then back out to your speakers.
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- Mike G on Jun 3, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 29, 2021
I have my slim subwoofer connected to my receiver which is a amplifier in itself and it works perfectly fine
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- Alberto M on Jun 3, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 28, 2021
Just know the limits of your power as I think I blew one of these up by not respecting the power limits!
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- Rick on Jun 3, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 8, 2021
Yes will work fine. Just use the subwoofer cable and plug sub into its own power source.
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- C H on Jun 5, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 9, 2021
Yes I have mind connected too my 12 in sub woofer
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- Elliott H on Jun 4, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 12, 2021
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I think it should perform alright. Even though the speaker is floor-facing, the sound is emitted through a side-facing port. Mine is set on a low bookshelf - so the sound bounces off wood as well. Overall, I've been happy with the performance and sound quality for the price.
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- SURESH M on Mar 1, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 2, 2019
Sorry, I don't have mine on carpet. I have it in a coat closer that's at one end of our family room. Works great there. As good or better than a 12 inch Sony it replaced.
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- Quiller C on Mar 2, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 16, 2019
Just like any other subwoofer on carpeting. It works great under my king size bed on top of carpet
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- Tungsten on Mar 4, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 28, 2018
I have mine sitting on carpet, on edge against a wall. Works great
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- Mark T on Mar 2, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 31, 2019
It works just like any subwoofer on carpet
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- Tungsten on Mar 3, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 28, 2018
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Can the "feet" be removed? (Will be side standing, and, yes, my space is that tight). Thanks
Mike S
on Jul 19, 2021
BEST ANSWER: While the four "feet" can be removed by unscrewing them, I feel that if you eliminate that spacing between whatever you are placing the subwoofer next to (wall, side of a couch, etc.), you will negate much of the bass performance of the subwoofer speaker. You will be effectively muffling the speaker without that crucial bit of spacing that the feet provide for maximizing bass output. I hope this helps.
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- Robert F on Jul 19, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 14, 2020
BEST ANSWER: While the four "feet" can be removed by unscrewing them, I feel that if you eliminate that spacing between whatever you are placing the subwoofer next to (wall, side of a couch, etc.), you will negate much of the bass performance of the subwoofer speaker. You will be effectively muffling the speaker without that crucial bit of spacing that the feet provide for maximizing bass output. I hope this helps.
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- Robert F on Jul 19, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 14, 2020
Yes. However, the subwoofer will loose it’s effectiveness to drive low frequencies if not placed feet on and downward firing. That is the way it was designed.
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- outside_andy on Jul 19, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 4, 2020
Yes but installing in that tight of a space might reduce performance
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- James F. S on Jul 19, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2020
Yes, that’s the way I have it underneath my desk
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- Victor B on Jul 21, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 25, 2020
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What soundbar is compatible? How would you connect to a soundbar?
A shopper
on Mar 26, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Unless the soundbar would have a subwoofer out port we would not know how you could connect this to a soundbar.
We would not make a soundbar with such a connection so we would not have a recommendation.
Sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused.
Unless the soundbar would have a subwoofer out port we would not know how you could connect this to a soundbar.
We would not make a soundbar with such a connection so we would not have a recommendation.
Sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 26, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Unless the soundbar would have a subwoofer out port we would not know how you could connect this to a soundbar.
We would not make a soundbar with such a connection so we would not have a recommendation.
Sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused.
Unless the soundbar would have a subwoofer out port we would not know how you could connect this to a soundbar.
We would not make a soundbar with such a connection so we would not have a recommendation.
Sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 26, 2020
My sound bar has a wireless subwoofer so I don’t use the Monoprice sub with it but if you sound bar has an output jack I would think you could plug in to it. You will need a Y or 2 into 1 cable to plug into the soundbar
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- Grant P on Mar 26, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 19, 2019
You would have to find a sound bar with sub out connection or one with wired speakers.
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- Jwm on Mar 26, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 14, 2019
Mine is connected to a stereo connected to my TV.
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- Stephen V on Mar 26, 2020
- Purchased on May 28, 2019
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Are there any photos of the wall mount hardware? Can the sub sit vertically on the floor without additional hardware?
Christopher B
on Nov 26, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Hi there, yes the sub can sit vertically on the floor without additional hardware. It comes with two plastic stands that support it vertically. That is how I have mine positioned, vertically at the end of the couch between the couch and end table. Works very well this way and minimizes the visibility.
I do not need the mounting bracket so I have it set aside. IIRC It is just a metal bar about 1” wide that fits into brackets in the sub.
Overall I am happy with the looks and quality especially for the price.
I do not need the mounting bracket so I have it set aside. IIRC It is just a metal bar about 1” wide that fits into brackets in the sub.
Overall I am happy with the looks and quality especially for the price.
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- Donald C on Nov 26, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Hi there, yes the sub can sit vertically on the floor without additional hardware. It comes with two plastic stands that support it vertically. That is how I have mine positioned, vertically at the end of the couch between the couch and end table. Works very well this way and minimizes the visibility.
I do not need the mounting bracket so I have it set aside. IIRC It is just a metal bar about 1” wide that fits into brackets in the sub.
Overall I am happy with the looks and quality especially for the price.
I do not need the mounting bracket so I have it set aside. IIRC It is just a metal bar about 1” wide that fits into brackets in the sub.
Overall I am happy with the looks and quality especially for the price.
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- Donald C on Nov 26, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 5, 2020
The wall mount is attached to the speaker but can be removed. It has keyhole slots for mounting. There are two removable feet to use for floor mount. Mine is on the floor. Sounds good. The auto on function works well.
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- Victor C on Nov 26, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 9, 2020
Do the feet stick out further than the sub’s cabinet? Do they work vertically whether the sub is laid tall or low? As in, standing the sub so it’s a full 21” or so tall?
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- Christopher B on Nov 26, 2020
Yes, I have mine sitting vertically on the floor and it works perfectly.
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- Hyendaudio on Nov 26, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 7, 2019
I have the subwoofer placed horizontally and it sounds great.
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- Richard K on Nov 26, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 8, 2020
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Does the SSW-8 8in 100-Watt Powered Slim Subwoofer have an out put ?
A shopper
on Dec 27, 2022
BEST ANSWER: It has one set of outputs, in stereo. It is pass through from the incoming amp signal, no modification within the Monoprice unit. It is a speaker level output. There is no line level output in the SSW-8.. For that you would have to get the SSW-10 or SSW-12. This also would be pass through directly from the incoming amp signal.
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- Geoffrey H on Jan 25, 2023
- Purchased on Jan 10, 2023
BEST ANSWER: It has one set of outputs, in stereo. It is pass through from the incoming amp signal, no modification within the Monoprice unit. It is a speaker level output. There is no line level output in the SSW-8.. For that you would have to get the SSW-10 or SSW-12. This also would be pass through directly from the incoming amp signal.
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- Geoffrey H on Jan 25, 2023
- Purchased on Jan 10, 2023
No outs on the 8" models, only spjr level in and line in...you have to go to the 10" models and up to get passthru hi level out and line out
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- Timothy F on Dec 27, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 7, 2022
Yes, and it comes with cables to connect to amp.
Very powerful!
Very powerful!
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- Spencer on Dec 27, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 13, 2022
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Curious how the distance to the nearest hard surface affects this subs performance. For instance, if you aim this at the bottom of a sofa (hanging) -soundwise, isn't that going to be allot different than a hard floor? Also if you raise the sub off the floor higher than the feet lift it. Is the performance the same?
A shopper
on Dec 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It is always best practice to experiment with placement of any subwoofer. Since bass travels Omni-directionally it is very responsive to different surface types. See what gives you the repose you are looking for.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 17, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It is always best practice to experiment with placement of any subwoofer. Since bass travels Omni-directionally it is very responsive to different surface types. See what gives you the repose you are looking for.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 17, 2018
Anytime you place a low frequency driver near a reflective surface, the output level increases. I placed the 8” Monoprice on vertical positioning feet , basically against the wall, and output increased. Then tried it in a coner, 4 pye(no symbol for pye), and output increased further. But resonances also increased. If using receiver with some type of room correction, Audiussey, REW, etc, this get you most output.
If looking to vibrate a seated surface, like a sofa, better off with tactile transducer. As a $100 sub, seems to go quite low, just limited output. May try 10” inch, have one one the way. Again, a bargain, being a custom install certified installer for decades. Corner location, most output, wall/floor boundary, 2 pye, 2nd, middle or away from wall, the least. As to height from floor, that will effect resonance peaks, haven’t tried, but guess would be to use the attached feet. Good luck
If looking to vibrate a seated surface, like a sofa, better off with tactile transducer. As a $100 sub, seems to go quite low, just limited output. May try 10” inch, have one one the way. Again, a bargain, being a custom install certified installer for decades. Corner location, most output, wall/floor boundary, 2 pye, 2nd, middle or away from wall, the least. As to height from floor, that will effect resonance peaks, haven’t tried, but guess would be to use the attached feet. Good luck
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- R O on Dec 15, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 16, 2018
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I have the Monoprice 8" powered subwoofer and have the speaker connected to the RCA sub out ports of this unit, but the line output does not vary with the amplifier volume. Is this how it's supposed to work? Can't imagine it being very useful if the volume needs to be adjusted on the sub every time the volume is changed on the amplifier.
New User U
on Dec 10, 2019
Monoprice SSW-8 8in 100-Watt Powered Slim Subwoofer
Monoprice 25 Watt Stereo Hybrid Tube Amplifier with Bluetooth, Optical, Coaxial, and USB Inputs, and Subwoofer Out
BEST ANSWER: First thing to clarify is that the RCA connectors on the sub are Line In ports, not sub out ports. The question that needs to be answered is to what port on your amplifier do you have the RCA connectors on the sub connected?
You have three choices that will provide amplifier volume adjustments to the sub.
1) If your amplifier has a Sub Out jack, I suggest you use that. Typically the sub out jack on an amplifier is a single RCA connector. If this is your case, then you should use a splitter cable so you can connect to both of the RCA connectors on the sub. Using the sub out port on your amplifier will send only low frequencies to the sub (according the the specifications of your amplifier). If you use this method, then you should NOT use the speaker outputs on the sub to connect to your main L & R speakers. For me, this is the preferred method.
2) The second method you can use, is to connect your main L & R speaker outputs from your amplifier to the RCA Line In connectors on the sub. You can use this method both if your amplifier HAS a sub out connector, and if your amplifier DOES NOT have a sub out connector. In this case, you can connect your main L & R speakers to the speaker connectors on the sub because the sub will be receiving a full spectrum signal from your amp, although you don't have to. You can still connect the main L & R speakers apart from the sub.
3) The third method can be used if your amplifier does NOT have a sub out connector and yo do not want to connect the Main L & R speaker outputs to the sub. In this case, use the Tape Out connectors (or any Record Out connectors) on your amplifier to connect to the Line In RCA ports on the sub. This will provide Line level volume control to the sub.
All three of these methods should provide line level volume control to the sub that will adjust up and down along with the L & R speakers. I hope this helps.
You have three choices that will provide amplifier volume adjustments to the sub.
1) If your amplifier has a Sub Out jack, I suggest you use that. Typically the sub out jack on an amplifier is a single RCA connector. If this is your case, then you should use a splitter cable so you can connect to both of the RCA connectors on the sub. Using the sub out port on your amplifier will send only low frequencies to the sub (according the the specifications of your amplifier). If you use this method, then you should NOT use the speaker outputs on the sub to connect to your main L & R speakers. For me, this is the preferred method.
2) The second method you can use, is to connect your main L & R speaker outputs from your amplifier to the RCA Line In connectors on the sub. You can use this method both if your amplifier HAS a sub out connector, and if your amplifier DOES NOT have a sub out connector. In this case, you can connect your main L & R speakers to the speaker connectors on the sub because the sub will be receiving a full spectrum signal from your amp, although you don't have to. You can still connect the main L & R speakers apart from the sub.
3) The third method can be used if your amplifier does NOT have a sub out connector and yo do not want to connect the Main L & R speaker outputs to the sub. In this case, use the Tape Out connectors (or any Record Out connectors) on your amplifier to connect to the Line In RCA ports on the sub. This will provide Line level volume control to the sub.
All three of these methods should provide line level volume control to the sub that will adjust up and down along with the L & R speakers. I hope this helps.
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- Quiller C on Dec 11, 2019
This amp has 2 sub out ports. do i use both subout ports or do i use a y splitter and only plug into one of the subout ports on the AMP? How do i connect my subwoofer to this amp?
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- New User U on Jul 5, 2020
If you have a sub with L and R Sub-In ports then connect both to your L and R Sub-out ports on the amp. If your sub has only one Sub-in port then use a Y connector on the sub and both Sub-out ports on the amp.
But that's the problem. the 2 ports on the amp are not labled L or R and both of them are RED. not one red one white.
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- New User U on Jul 5, 2020
What amp do you have? This conversation links to the Monoprice 25 Watt Tube Amp. The connections on that amp look like they are both black, but look to me that one is L and one is R. Sub out on an amp should have volume control. I should ask what is the use? Music? If music, then using the speaker outputs of the amp to the speaker inputs on the sub would be best.
thanks for your answers and your time. i finally took a chance and got it working. i hooked one RCA cable to one of the subout ports on the amp and the RED input port on the subwoofer. it works BUT of course no volume on the subwoofer from the amp volume adjustment to fixing that is my next step.
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- New User U on Jul 6, 2020
BEST ANSWER: First thing to clarify is that the RCA connectors on the sub are Line In ports, not sub out ports. The question that needs to be answered is to what port on your amplifier do you have the RCA connectors on the sub connected?
You have three choices that will provide amplifier volume adjustments to the sub.
1) If your amplifier has a Sub Out jack, I suggest you use that. Typically the sub out jack on an amplifier is a single RCA connector. If this is your case, then you should use a splitter cable so you can connect to both of the RCA connectors on the sub. Using the sub out port on your amplifier will send only low frequencies to the sub (according the the specifications of your amplifier). If you use this method, then you should NOT use the speaker outputs on the sub to connect to your main L & R speakers. For me, this is the preferred method.
2) The second method you can use, is to connect your main L & R speaker outputs from your amplifier to the RCA Line In connectors on the sub. You can use this method both if your amplifier HAS a sub out connector, and if your amplifier DOES NOT have a sub out connector. In this case, you can connect your main L & R speakers to the speaker connectors on the sub because the sub will be receiving a full spectrum signal from your amp, although you don't have to. You can still connect the main L & R speakers apart from the sub.
3) The third method can be used if your amplifier does NOT have a sub out connector and yo do not want to connect the Main L & R speaker outputs to the sub. In this case, use the Tape Out connectors (or any Record Out connectors) on your amplifier to connect to the Line In RCA ports on the sub. This will provide Line level volume control to the sub.
All three of these methods should provide line level volume control to the sub that will adjust up and down along with the L & R speakers. I hope this helps.
You have three choices that will provide amplifier volume adjustments to the sub.
1) If your amplifier has a Sub Out jack, I suggest you use that. Typically the sub out jack on an amplifier is a single RCA connector. If this is your case, then you should use a splitter cable so you can connect to both of the RCA connectors on the sub. Using the sub out port on your amplifier will send only low frequencies to the sub (according the the specifications of your amplifier). If you use this method, then you should NOT use the speaker outputs on the sub to connect to your main L & R speakers. For me, this is the preferred method.
2) The second method you can use, is to connect your main L & R speaker outputs from your amplifier to the RCA Line In connectors on the sub. You can use this method both if your amplifier HAS a sub out connector, and if your amplifier DOES NOT have a sub out connector. In this case, you can connect your main L & R speakers to the speaker connectors on the sub because the sub will be receiving a full spectrum signal from your amp, although you don't have to. You can still connect the main L & R speakers apart from the sub.
3) The third method can be used if your amplifier does NOT have a sub out connector and yo do not want to connect the Main L & R speaker outputs to the sub. In this case, use the Tape Out connectors (or any Record Out connectors) on your amplifier to connect to the Line In RCA ports on the sub. This will provide Line level volume control to the sub.
All three of these methods should provide line level volume control to the sub that will adjust up and down along with the L & R speakers. I hope this helps.
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- Quiller C on Dec 11, 2019
This amp has 2 sub out ports. do i use both subout ports or do i use a y splitter and only plug into one of the subout ports on the AMP? How do i connect my subwoofer to this amp?
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- New User U on Jul 5, 2020
If you have a sub with L and R Sub-In ports then connect both to your L and R Sub-out ports on the amp. If your sub has only one Sub-in port then use a Y connector on the sub and both Sub-out ports on the amp.
But that's the problem. the 2 ports on the amp are not labled L or R and both of them are RED. not one red one white.
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- New User U on Jul 5, 2020
What amp do you have? This conversation links to the Monoprice 25 Watt Tube Amp. The connections on that amp look like they are both black, but look to me that one is L and one is R. Sub out on an amp should have volume control. I should ask what is the use? Music? If music, then using the speaker outputs of the amp to the speaker inputs on the sub would be best.
thanks for your answers and your time. i finally took a chance and got it working. i hooked one RCA cable to one of the subout ports on the amp and the RED input port on the subwoofer. it works BUT of course no volume on the subwoofer from the amp volume adjustment to fixing that is my next step.
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- New User U on Jul 6, 2020
This is truly a problem of the amplifier, not the subwoofer. However one can avoid this problem by using speaker line in with a little more complicated connection.
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- Yuechen Z on Dec 10, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 29, 2019
How exactly did you connect your subwoofer using the ports on the back of this amp? Do i use BOTH ports or do i use a y splitter to connect my subwoofer? both of the ports on the back are red. not one red and one white.
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- New User U on Jul 5, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2020
The sub-out on this amplifier does not vary with the speaker volume at all. It's a problem.
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- Benjamin C on Jul 22, 2020
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It looks like the picture on this web site, so it is very likely to be polypropylene (which is commonly used for speaker cones) or something very similar. It isn't metal or Kevlar, and if it is paper it is the smoothest shiniest paper that I've every seen.
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- Christopher J L on Oct 17, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 27, 2020
It is made from a composite of paper and polypropylene.
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- Barry B on Oct 17, 2021
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Can you mount on cieling on patio outdoors away from rain or getting wet?
A shopper
on Oct 19, 2021
BEST ANSWER: This would be achievable, however, I would rig up or figure out a safeguard against this falling out of the bracket. The speaker rests in the bracket via gravity alone in the normal set-up....some good thumping from the SW may shake this out of the bracket and onto your floor, your head, etc. One another note - I'd be hard pressed to use this in an outdoor application.
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- Ron S on Mar 7, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This would be achievable, however, I would rig up or figure out a safeguard against this falling out of the bracket. The speaker rests in the bracket via gravity alone in the normal set-up....some good thumping from the SW may shake this out of the bracket and onto your floor, your head, etc. One another note - I'd be hard pressed to use this in an outdoor application.
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- Ron S on Mar 7, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 8, 2018
yes I don't see why not it's got a bracket I didn't use mine because I used it on the floor but because it's intended to be used on the wall also there's no reason why you can't put it on the ceiling
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- Alberto M on Oct 19, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 28, 2021
I believe you can. It has been a while, but I beive the unIt came with mounting brackets.
Check the website and see if the brackets are included . I chose not to for my application.
Check the website and see if the brackets are included . I chose not to for my application.
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- Charles A on Oct 19, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 2, 2021
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Has this been released yet? Anyone own it? Looks intriguing.
A shopper
on Jun 14, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Should be in stock in late August, early September.
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- New User U Staff on Jun 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Should be in stock in late August, early September.
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- New User U Staff on Jun 15, 2018
Yes, I've had one for a few months now. Good purchase.
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- SURESH M on Mar 1, 2019
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Will this come with right-angle jacks or adapters for RCA line cable (also speaker cable), allowing cable to plug in without hard bend in floor-mount installations? How much clearance will be available to plug in cable?
A shopper
on Sep 7, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This device would not come with any adapter or cables.
You would have about 2 inches of space underneath the sub woofer for your cables.
This device would not come with any adapter or cables.
You would have about 2 inches of space underneath the sub woofer for your cables.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 21, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This device would not come with any adapter or cables.
You would have about 2 inches of space underneath the sub woofer for your cables.
This device would not come with any adapter or cables.
You would have about 2 inches of space underneath the sub woofer for your cables.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 21, 2019
Mine come with right angle cables in May 2019.
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- ROMAD U on Oct 3, 2021
- Purchased on May 26, 2019
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Description indicates that this is a ported subwoofer. Where is the port located? The pictures do not show a port.
Steven D
on Nov 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: There is a port on the opposite side of the cabinet. It is not a down-firing port.
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- New User U Staff on Nov 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: There is a port on the opposite side of the cabinet. It is not a down-firing port.
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Does it have an auto wake/sleep function?
A shopper
on Jan 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it has an auto sensing mode that will switch the sub to standby when there is no signal present for more than 5 min. It will switch back on in a couple of milliseconds when an audio signal is detected.
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- Dave L Staff on Jan 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it has an auto sensing mode that will switch the sub to standby when there is no signal present for more than 5 min. It will switch back on in a couple of milliseconds when an audio signal is detected.
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- Dave L Staff on Jan 2, 2019
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Can this be mounted with bottom flat against a wall? I have 8 in deep cabinet where I was wanting to mount it vertically. Thanks.
Jeffery N
on Jan 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
It would be possible to have the sub woofer setup in a vertical position.
It would be possible to have the sub woofer setup in a vertical position.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
It would be possible to have the sub woofer setup in a vertical position.
It would be possible to have the sub woofer setup in a vertical position.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 15, 2019
It won't be flat against the wall due to all the controls and inputs on the bottom. Plus, it has four foot pegs it would sit on in normal configuration. Using the bracket provided, it will sit approx 1 to 1.5 inches off the wall. You would also have the ability to stand it on end using the plastic cradles provided.
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- Jeffrey J on Sep 10, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 26, 2019
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Will this work with Australian outlet?
A shopper
on Apr 18, 2022
No , the voltage in Australia is 230/50 and here in USA it is 120/60 , therefore it cannot be used in Australia
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- Jorge Garcia O on Apr 19, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2021
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I have two sets of speakers for two different computers side by side. The bass is too low. Can two sources be connected to one
sub?
sub?
A shopper
on Jul 18, 2022
BEST ANSWER: To the best of my knowledge, no. You should use a speaker A/B switch for the subwoofer. I have the subwoofer that you are asking the question about. It is a great sub especially for the price. It is my prime sub in the living room. Your question puts all of your stuff at risk because of the chance of back feeding an audio signal from one laptop to the other in-advertently depending on which laptop is the source. Without knowing more about your set up, and for the price, just buy two. That way you can contour each laptop's response using the filter and volume controls on the sub itself. Good luck with your project!
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- David on Jul 19, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 8, 2021
BEST ANSWER: To the best of my knowledge, no. You should use a speaker A/B switch for the subwoofer. I have the subwoofer that you are asking the question about. It is a great sub especially for the price. It is my prime sub in the living room. Your question puts all of your stuff at risk because of the chance of back feeding an audio signal from one laptop to the other in-advertently depending on which laptop is the source. Without knowing more about your set up, and for the price, just buy two. That way you can contour each laptop's response using the filter and volume controls on the sub itself. Good luck with your project!
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- David on Jul 19, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 8, 2021
If you connect one channel from the output of each device into L and R of the sub, it would not be "best practices" but it "might" work.
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- Mike on Jul 19, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 22, 2021
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What are the dimensions?
A shopper
on Aug 23, 2018
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Can we get a pic of the bottom or back; where the wires are plugged in and the controls are?
Allan M
on Oct 31, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Second picture in the product galley, and a view of it is shown in the product page.
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- New User U Staff on Oct 31, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Second picture in the product galley, and a view of it is shown in the product page.
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Old stereo system want to add subwoofer. Do I connect high levels from amplifier to subwoofer on same posts as my speakers? Also since it is for music what is return policy if it does not mate well with my speaker setup?
A shopper
on Jan 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, connect from speaker out with your speakers. Spend some time with the Low-Pass Filter and Volume. You should be able to get a sound that will warm up your sound nicely. If you are not happy we have a 30-day refund policy.
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- Dave L Staff on Jan 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, connect from speaker out with your speakers. Spend some time with the Low-Pass Filter and Volume. You should be able to get a sound that will warm up your sound nicely. If you are not happy we have a 30-day refund policy.
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- Dave L Staff on Jan 8, 2019
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Hook up to a 2 channel amp?
A shopper
on Mar 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
That would only be possible if the amplifier had a sub woofer output.
Typically those would be called 2.1 amplifiers so I doubt you can get this connected to the amp you would have.
That would only be possible if the amplifier had a sub woofer output.
Typically those would be called 2.1 amplifiers so I doubt you can get this connected to the amp you would have.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
That would only be possible if the amplifier had a sub woofer output.
Typically those would be called 2.1 amplifiers so I doubt you can get this connected to the amp you would have.
That would only be possible if the amplifier had a sub woofer output.
Typically those would be called 2.1 amplifiers so I doubt you can get this connected to the amp you would have.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 29, 2019
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The specification and manual both state 100 watts power output. Does anyone know if this is peak or RMS?
A shopper
on Mar 7, 2019
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Does this sub have any kind of distortion limiter?
A shopper
on May 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It has a volume control that you can use to control any bass overload or distortion
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- SURESH M on May 5, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It has a volume control that you can use to control any bass overload or distortion
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Does the 6.2" height include the feet or is that the box without the feet?
New User U
on May 16, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
The height listed would include the feet.
The height listed would include the feet.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
The height listed would include the feet.
The height listed would include the feet.
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what is the shipping size and weight? I intend to use this in a country with 220V, what is the recommended power rating of the voltage transformer I need to use?
Adrian R
on May 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Length : 25.4
Width : 18.3
Height : 8.3
23lbs
Width : 18.3
Height : 8.3
23lbs
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- New User U Staff on May 20, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Length : 25.4
Width : 18.3
Height : 8.3
23lbs
Width : 18.3
Height : 8.3
23lbs
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My receiver has 1 output for a subwoofer. Does the subwoofer have 2 inputs such that I would need a “y” cable?
A shopper
on Jun 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You mnay not need to, but you can use a Y splitter.
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- New User U Staff on Jun 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You mnay not need to, but you can use a Y splitter.
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My amp uses a single coax out for its subwoofers. I’m looking to replace 1 floor subwoofer with these small ones. Will these run off of one coax from a onkyo amp?
Arthur G
on Sep 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
As long as its an RCA port this will work with a single RCA cable.
As long as its an RCA port this will work with a single RCA cable.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 27, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
As long as its an RCA port this will work with a single RCA cable.
As long as its an RCA port this will work with a single RCA cable.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 27, 2019
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My stereo has 1 rca output and the subwoofer has 2 inputs. I have not been able to find a 2 into 1 rca cable that has all male connectors. Has anyone else had this problem and if so, how did you solve it?
A shopper
on Oct 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You need something like this https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=38079
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- New User U Staff on Oct 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You need something like this https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=38079
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