2 channel monitor 50 psw 10 connection

[bubkas]

Just got some new monitor 50s and a psw 10 sub. I'm connecting to an old HK 2-channel receiver without a sub-out, but with 4 speaker outs. I have only 2 speakers to connect to the system.

Is it better to connect the speakers through the sub as shown in the manual?

Or to connect the sub directly to the 2nd set of speaker outputs on the receiver?

Or does it not make any difference?

Any recommendations?

[Jim Shearer]

While either method will work, I suggest you follow the wiring diagram in the manual. Most of the plate amps have a first order high pass filter at 120 Hz that helps integrate the main speakers w/ the sub. :cool:

Cheers, Jim

[wutadumsn23]

I too would wire the 50's to the sub, looks like a receiver upgrade may be next, lol. And so it begins............. itch itch. Oh and welcome to Club Polk.

[bubkas]

I'll update the connection. I fine-tuned it this weekend (low pass, phase, and volume settings) and got things sounding good, but I'll try going through the sub now to see if it makes a difference.

>first order high pass filter at 120 Hz that helps integrate the main speakers w/ the sub

I'm assuming this means a smoother transition between the sub and speakers. Will this allow a bit higher volume settings on the sub? I noticed while adjusting it this weekend it was pretty easy to slide in to waaaay too much sub if I wasn't careful.

And yes, it is a slippery slope, I'm afraid (as is my wife...food, nah, we need some new surrounds!)

Thanks again for the helpful advice.

[xcapri79]

I wired each of my Monitor 50's and 60's through a PSW10 subwoofer. The PSW10's provide nice base enhancement. They were originally connected to my old Technics SA450 receiver that didn't have a LFE subwoofer output. I still run them that way after upgrading my receiver and adding a subwoofer. I love the extra base in multichannel stereo.

[Jim Shearer]

I'm assuming this means a smoother transition between the sub and speakers. Will this allow a bit higher volume settings on the sub? I noticed while adjusting it this weekend it was pretty easy to slide in to waaaay too much sub if I wasn't careful.


The filter will help you get a less lumpy transition from the main speaker to the sub. w/o the filter you are more likely to get a hump in the transition zone. If that were the case, then perhaps you would set the volume on the sub lower so as to limit mid-bass boom.

My goal in adding a sub is to extend the freqs to lower Hz while maintaining a flat freq response. Natural, balanced sound-- not room shaking thumps.

Cheers, Jim