Question Subwoofer connection

[vpacalypse]

Bought 2 Monitor Audio W10 subwoofers to connect to a Denon x3500h receiver.

Could anyone advise which combination wires I should be looking into?
Monitor Audio website lists connections as: -
Connections - 2 x Stereo RCA, 1 x LFE RCA connection, 12V trigger (3.5 mm mono mini-jack)

Apologies for the noob question. Thanks for any info.

Additionally, in the long term these will be connected to an old Denon 2311 receiver which supports 7.1 rather than 7.2.
Is there anyway this amp could support both subs?

 

[michael hoy]

Hi,
Use the LFE input if using an AVR, I don't think that sub has a line out so you would not be able to daisy chain the 2 together for use on the 2311.
You could use a Mini DSP 2x4 HD but may not be worth it for a short period of time. You could always sell it on though.

 

[vpacalypse]

Thanks for the info - could you possibly recommend some cables in the £30-£40 mark suitable for the sub?

Connecting it to the denon 2311 sounds slightly complicated, what would I exactly be looking to do on this front?

 

[michael hoy]

What length of cable(s) do you need.

 

[vpacalypse]

Hi, 2m should suffice.

I'm working on two home cinema systems of different spec atm, both budget conscious. Will ask about the second once I have this sub situation sorted lol.

Thanks again.

 

[michael hoy]

I have used several cables in the past from cheap to expensive, settled on this one.
Subwoofer Cable, well made and does the job. Mark is very helpful.

 

[vpacalypse]

Ok, I'll give them a go. Have you compared with them with following by chance?

C-sub Analogue subwoofer cable - The Chord Company

The Chord Company C-sub is designed to work with all home theatre amplifiers and active subwoofers.

www.chord.co.uk

Also, if I buy two different lengths of wire, does it make any difference?

 

[bigboss]

The only thing that matters is the cable connection should be a snug fit.

 

[vpacalypse]

Great, I've ordered two 2.5m cables from Mark Grant.

Additionally, could you advise how I would go about connecting both subs with these wires to the Denon 2311?

I can only see one output on the image below. Could you list an advisable device to accommodate the second sub?

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91r7voUGZ6L._SL1500_.jpg

Much appreciated.

 

[abacus]

Just get a couple of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasi...ds=subwoofer+cable&qid=1583588589&sr=8-3&th=1 at the lengths you want, then get one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01D5H8RE0/ref=twister_B01M9CHSBP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 to split the single Denon output.

Don’t pay more than £10-15 on a 1m cable, as otherwise you are just being ripped off.

Bill

 

[vpacalypse]

Performance Y-SW Adaptor

A high quality single phono socket to dual phono plug 'Y' adapter

www.qed.co.uk

What about that?

 

[michael hoy]

That's the opposite to what you need. you need. Not saying this is the one to buy, but it is of the type you need.

Cable Mark Grant may make one for you to match the sub cable.

 

[michael hoy]

Agree BB that the connections need to be sound. Cable length for the sub will not matter.
I recommended Mark Grant from experience of his workmanship and quality.

 

[vpacalypse]

Quick update - Mark Grant were kind enough to fashion me a 1-Male to 2-Female RCA Y-Adapter... Good service

 

[michael hoy]

Glad you are happy with the service from Mark.
I'm sure the product will be of satisfaction as well.
Please note I am not affiliated with the company in any way. He was recommended to me and being a happy customer I have no issues with recommending him to others.