Do Y connectors count ? Wire question

1. Use a Radio Shack level meter (analog's best).
2. Use the Radio 'shark' level meter compensation chart. * If you don't know about it, just ask me.
3. I don't know if it is your actual adjustments, but the Volume (Gain) seems to be set too high.
{Usually it should be between 9 and 11 o'clock.}
4. With a test audio disc (Avia Ovation), and with proper integration between your mains and sub, at the right crossover (best) point, I believe that your Low Pass filter control could be slightly higher, but every sub's numbers on the low pass control don't track exactly what it says. ...So it's tough to determine from just looking (test measurements are a must, then your ears).
5. Phase; you seem to know where's best. ...The Rat Shack is your best friend.
6. Use both the Left & Right RCA jacks (with a 'Y' connector) from the Line In. ...You'll gain 3-4dB gain by doing that, and eliminate any potential noise contamination.
 
NorthStar said:
1. Use a Radio Shack level meter (analog's best). Not Sure why
2. Use the Radio 'shark' level meter compensation chart. * If you don't know about it, just ask me. Again, not sure why
3. I don't know if it is your actual adjustments, but the Volume (Gain) seems to be set too high.
{Usually it should be between 9 and 11 o'clock.} - I am normally set at about 11 oclock , just move it when I spun it around...
4. With a test audio disc (Avia Ovation), and with proper integration between your mains and sub, at the right crossover (best) point, I believe that your Low Pass filter control could be slightly higher, but every sub's numbers on the low pass control don't track exactly what it says. ...So it's tough to determine from just looking (test measurements are a must, then your ears). Tried to set where my low end speaker frequency bottoms...
5. Phase; you seem to know where's best. ...The Rat Shack is your best friend.
6. Use both the Left & Right RCA jacks (with a 'Y' connector) from the Line In. ...You'll gain 3-4dB gain by doing that, and eliminate any potential noise contamination.
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For number 6, that makes sense. So take my SUB PRE OUT from the Marantz - single line, and on the sub end, use one of these ? Mediabridge Subwoofer RCA Y-Adapter 2-Male to 1-Female

That part I get..explain #1 and #2 to me ..THANKS FOR THE HELP

EDIT : BTW - I had the Y adapter I needed..You are right , gained a few DB. Now I have the crossover set around 09 - 10 o'clock and volume around 10...
 
1. If you want to set your sub in the right ball park (balance), a 'Shark' meter will help.
- ...With a good audio test disc of course.
2. The 'Shark' compensation chart is quite important for the 'Shark' meter in its inaccuracy at the lower frequencies.
- Just google it.
3. Good. ...But you do need the Rat 'Shark' SPL meter though.
4. Best frequency point is usually twice where the minus 3dB point of your speakers is.
- ...Say it is 35 Hz for example, then select 70 Hz. ...40 Hz => 80 Hz / 25 Hz => 50 Hz (x-over point selection).
5. ...
6. Of course it makes sense; everyone knows that (people in the know of course).
- ...And yes; that's the right 'Y' connector.

* Between measurements and listening pick your caliber. ...EXPERIMENT.

=> The Radio Shack level meter (analog) is usually the tool used by most people to balance the levels and select the right low pass filter point between your mains and sub(s). ...With an audio test disc of course, like the AVIA one by Ovation for example (there are many other ones too; from Video Essentials, etc.) ...And there are also other SPL meters out there, I simply mentioned the most universally used one. ...And it's a tool that you always use, and the price is right.
And you need to compensate for the inaccuracy of that SPL meter at low frequencies, by using the Radio Shack compensation chart => http://www.hometheatrebasics.com/home-theatre-tools/radio-shack-meter-correction-chart/

NOTE -> And from your edit; excellent!
 
ohbythebay said:
Question - Currently, I am using these from my Phonomena II phono stage to the pre (I needed the length)
Mediabridge Ultra Series Dual Shielded Subwoofer Cable with Gold Plated Pro Grade Connectors

Are these good ? I know price wise they seem cheap but seem well made. Should I replace these ? If so..why ? Technically
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Can we go back to the question above ? Are these good for their intended use? Don't go by the price but by the design...

Or are these better ?
Amazon.com : AUDIOQUEST - SIDEWINDER 4.5M RCA (PR) : Computers & Accessories
 
Rob, you know very well that for stuff like that only your own judgement in your own system is best.

AudioQuest interconnects are good, very good reputation.

And looking at the other one ($9.99), the RCA termination plugs seem to be solid (gold turbines), and the cable itself is double-shielded, which is good for sub's interconnects (even triple-shielded is good but not necessary; more for your car stereo system).

Just get a fat cable with solid connectors. ...And double-shielded.
The only way to tell the difference, and that if only you truly can, is to try various ones, and listen only to your sub! ...Good luck! :)

By the way, for my two subs I'm just using some basic UltraLink interconnect cables (double-shielded), with similar solid gold plated RCA jacks (also fifteen feet long, each).

Get that one! ...The one at $9.99 ...For your sub (and with a Y connector too; only few dollars).

- For your CD player, get that pair of AudioQuest interconnects, but the one meter pair.
 
Bob...

You are going to be tough on me eh ? LOL

The 15ft mediabridge I have is currently running from my phonostage to my pre...I just wanted to be sure I wasn't using the wrong type cable...they seem to have the right STUFF...LOL
 
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