[Rocket]

Hi Gents,

Well after my self imposed equipment upgraditus since 2009 (I won't go into it but got totally burnt buying an amplifier) I have decided to supplement the bass in my system by purchasing a salk sound/rhythmic 12inch subwoofer.  I currently have Salk Sound HT2's which are the original design and are not the raal/transmission line speaker.  I want more bass and I'm in the process of ordering a subwoofer from Jim and I would like advice how to connect it to my 2 channel system.  The subwoofer will only be used for straight 2 channel use.

I have use a N.E.W. p3 tube preamplifier that has 2 outputs that I can use.  But I have no idea how to connect the preamplifier to the subwoofer? I have tried to research this but am a little confused and I'm hoping that someone can help me.

Cheers Rod

[mark funk]

Two ways, 1- with RCA ICs, from one of the line outputs to the in put on the amp in the speaker. 2- with the the speaker cables, there are jacks on the amp for in put and output. Speaker cable in and speaker cable out to the HT2s and you are ready to rock the house! Have fun!




                                                                                                                                   

[JerryLove]

Your equipment list is partial: but it sounds like you have a purely 2-channel system with no piece of equipment (usually an AVR) that is willing to split off LF to be fed to a sub. Is that assessment correct?

If so: you will need to use the high-level built into the sub's amp. You'll run the speaker wire from the out terminals on your amp to the in terminals on the sub's amp; then from the out terminals on the sub's amp to the in terminals on your respective speakers.

It is often preferred to use a low-level crossover; but it sounds like that would require either a replacement preamp or another piece of equipment between the preamp and amp to do the work for you.

I'm not familiar with the connectors on the Rythmik/Salk sub. Verify that there are high-level inputs for it.

[Rocket]

Hi,

The subwoofer will be for 2 channel audio only.

System:

Pioneer pds 507 cdp (perpetual technologies p3 modded by modwright)
N.E.W. P3 tube preamp
Spread Spectrum Technologies Ampzilla 2000 second edition
Salk Sound HT2's

http://www.audioc.com/library1/images/hookup/mhookupe.gif

Is the above diagram a realistic way to connect my preamp to my subwoofer?

Cheers Rod

[TJHUB]

Hi,

The subwoofer will be for 2 channel audio only.

System:

Pioneer pds 507 cdp (perpetual technologies p3 modded by modwright)
N.E.W. P3 tube preamp
Spread Spectrum Technologies Ampzilla 2000 second edition
Salk Sound HT2's

http://www.audioc.com/library1/images/hookup/mhookupe.gif

Is the above diagram a realistic way to connect my preamp to my subwoofer?

Cheers Rod

Rod,

The diagram you posted is what I have done for the last 3 years.  Of course you won't need the splitter coming out of your preamp as you have dual outputs (as I do).  However, to get the most from your sub, I would recommend using an inline high-pass filter for your mains and EQ'ing your sub.

I've been very happy using FMOD filters to high-pass my mains.  There are many reasons why I like them, but know they are in audible to the signal (to my ears), and they work well enough. 

Get your sub dialed in using conventional wisdom.  If you are happy with the sound, leave well enough alone.  If not, get what you need to measure the frequency response to see if EQ might help.  I've been EQ'ing my subs for many years and would never be without it. 

[Rocket]

Hi,

It looks like we have the same salk sound HT2's except I have the first generation which I bought from Jim in 2008.  I've been very happy with them after spending quite a few dollars on Nuforce s9 speakers and being disappointed in their sound.  I'm not sure I really understand about high pass filters but I will do some more research.

Jim is preparing an invoice for me and once I've paid my deposit I'll be on his waiting list.  I'm hoping that the addition of a rhythmic subwoofer will improve the sound of my system.  I bought these really expensive spread spectrum technologies ampzilla 2000 second editions amps in the hope of buying HT3's in the future but that won't happen any time soon. 

Btw Jim shipped my speakers all the to Australia. 

Cheers Rod

[TJHUB]

Hi,

It looks like we have the same salk sound HT2's except I have the first generation which I bought from Jim in 2008.  I've been very happy with them after spending quite a few dollars on Nuforce s9 speakers and being disappointed in their sound.  I'm not sure I really understand about high pass filters but I will do some more research.

Jim is preparing an invoice for me and once I've paid my deposit I'll be on his waiting list.  I'm hoping that the addition of a rhythmic subwoofer will improve the sound of my system.  I bought these really expensive spread spectrum technologies ampzilla 2000 second editions amps in the hope of buying HT3's in the future but that won't happen any time soon. 

Btw Jim shipped my speakers all the to Australia. 

Cheers Rod

I remember you from back when I first found Salk Sound.   

FMODs are inline RCA high-pass filters to cut some of the bass frequencies from your Salk's.  This leaves the subwoofer to do what it's good at, and off loading those frequencies from your Salk's can clean up the midrange a bit. 

These are similar to what you may need.  They need to be sized to what you need, so yo need to figure out what frequency you would like and you need to know the input impedance of your amp.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=266-272

Please ignore the negative reviews.  One person didn't use the right model, and I find absolutely no sound degradation whatsoever.  And I'm about as picky as anyone could ever possibly be.