Y-splitter for subwoover

[surroundman]

Hi guys,

is it worth to buy Y-splitter for subwoover ?[/b]

Thanks[/b]

 

[drichardb]

I've read stuff about this in the past and the general opinion is that there is no harm in doing so. But I think its fair to say that if your not happy with your subs performance with a mono connection, it is highly unlikely this will change by adding the Y-Splitter.

 

[Benedict_Arnold]

I've read stuff about this in the past and the general opinion is that there is no harm in doing so. But I think its fair to say that if your not happy with your subs performance with a mono connection, it is highly unlikely this will change by adding the Y-Splitter.

It doesn't do any harm, and if the rumble is tracking from one side to the other it's a definite plus. However, if you're receiver doesn't have separate sub-left and sub-right terminals, and you are driving your sub off a single sub-out terminal on your receiver you're probably using an already merged left-centre-right signal anyway. If you're driving off the speaker terminals, however, I'd avoid it, as you could drop the speaker impedance too low for the power amps to cope with.

 

[michael hoy]

Hi guys,

is it worth to buy Y-splitter for subwoover ?[/b]

Thanks[/b]

It can be beneficial and give a boost to the bass (3dB maybe). What cable are you currently using.

 

[surroundman]

Hi Michael,

I am using ATLANTIC QUALITY INTERCONNECT FROM CAMBRIDGE AUDIO, that is written on it.

Sub is KEF 1000.2 and receiver: Yamaha RX A 2010.

It is not sound bad, but because I did not listen any better hard to say.

I have to make decision regarding all speakers, because I got Mezzo 6, mezzo 1 , central is B&W HTM62.

QUESTION IS GO FOR ONLY MEZZO, OR FOR B&W OR TOTALLY CHANGE BRAND.

I WOULD LOVE SOMETHING SMALLER, BUT NOT WORST THAN MY PACKAGE, BUT I DO NOT THINK IT WOULD MASSIVLY IMPROVE SOUND

IF I CHANGE BRAND, IT WOULD BE ONLY SLIGHT DIFFERENCE.

THANKS

 

[michael hoy]

If you are trying to improve the overall sound, I would not bother with the splitter. It will not help, and I would not recommened adding one for your sub.

What is it you are not happy with.

 

[KiwiMoto]

I have Yam 3020 to Velodyne eq sub.Cable is micro QED.Sub needs manually switching on sometimes as it's not auto sensing signal.Will a Y splitter help?

 

[michael hoy]

I have Yam 3020 to Velodyne eq sub.Cable is micro QED.Sub needs manually switching on sometimes as it's not auto sensing signal.Will a Y splitter help?

It is possible this would help. However I would initialy try increasing the output on your amp for the sub.

If using a "Y" splitter don'y use a cheap nasty one.

 

[KiwiMoto]

Check my sig,I don't do cheap and nasty lol :rofl:
I'll try upping the signal a wee bit and see if that helps first.
Failing that I'll see if I can get a titanium plated Italian designed Y splitter :dance:

 

[michael hoy]

Check my sig,I don't do cheap and nasty lol :rofl: I'll try upping the signal a wee bit and see if that helps first. Failing that I'll see if I can get a titanium plated Italian designed Y splitter :dance:

8)

 

[michael hoy]

This is well made.

http://www.superfi.co.uk/p-3969-qed-performance-ysw-subwoofer-interconnect-y-adaptor.aspx

 

[surroundman]

Hi Michael,

I just order single cable :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pure-Shielded-Subwoofer-Cable-Gold/dp/B003PU4VTS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1363694083&sr=8-2

I think this will be ok, my previous cable was too loose on the sub end.

Thanks