Subwoofer connection problem

 

New member
Username: Timfore

Post Number: 10
Registered: Feb-05
I was told I could run rg6 coaxial in wall for my subwoofer. I did this and converted the coaxial connection to rca at a wallplate. Plugged the sub into 1 plate and a audio cable from the other into the sub connection of the receiver and I am hearing is a loud humming. Was it a bad idea to use the coaxial or am I doing something wrong?
 

Silver Member
Username: Dmwiley

Post Number: 499
Registered: Feb-05
In my experience, RG6 does an excellent job. Check the points where the cable is terminated and where it is connected into the wallplate. Poor connections will cause hum.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Timfore

Post Number: 11
Registered: Feb-05
I used a screw on type coaxial connector. Do you think this could be the problem? Everything seems to fit ok
 

Silver Member
Username: Dmwiley

Post Number: 501
Registered: Feb-05
Possibly. Turn on the sub at low but audible volume level. Wiggle connections a bit to see if humming worsens or disappears.
 

New member
Username: Grtone99

Post Number: 1
Registered: May-05
trying to reduce ohms on my amp
using a cerwin vega on a alpine 15r duel voice coiled.my amp only provides 1 set of wires.i need 2 for this sub.any suggestions?thanks
 

Silver Member
Username: Joe_c

Oakwood, Ga

Post Number: 220
Registered: Mar-05
do you know if it is an 8ohm or 4ohm speaker, if its the latter, series the wires like thishttp://www.jlaudio.com/tutorials/wiring/index.html#1dvcs if it is a dual 8 then either do the same or do thishttp://www.jlaudio.com/tutorials/wiring/index.html#1dvcp but that will put the ohms at 4 at the amp. Usually house amps are 6-8ohms. if you have two of these spkrs @ 8 ohms then run the series and then run both sets together at the amp.
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