How to connect a subwoofer to an AV receiver
Run a single RCA subwoofer cable from the receiver’s SUB OUT (sometimes PRE OUT SUB or LFE) to the subwoofer’s LFE or LINE IN. Then run the receiver’s speaker setup so it sets the crossover and level.
Yes. They connect directly.
What you need
- Subwoofer (single RCA) cable Look for: Single RCA male to male
Connect it like this
- AV receiverSubwoofer / LFE out out
- Subwoofer (single RCA) cable
- Powered subwooferSubwoofer / LFE out in
What to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost
- About $8–$15 if you buy everything new
- Sound
- Full quality
- Lag
- None noticeable
- Extra power
- No
Why this works
Both devices have Subwoofer / LFE out, so one Subwoofer (single RCA) cable carries the sound.
Good to know
- Connect the TV to the receiver’s HDMI OUT (ARC/eARC) port so TV apps also play through the receiver.
Your gear a little different? Answer a couple of questions about your own ports.
Check my exact setup