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Terminator Nut · 04-18-2004, 01:10 AM

There are two ways to connect the powered subwoofers contained in my Definitive BP2002TL speakers. There is a full range low level input and an optional LFE input. Which way should I connect it? Currently I have it connected through the full range low level input. Which do you guys think is the better way to connect it?

Sycho · 04-18-2004, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Terminator Nut

There are two ways to connect the powered subwoofers contained in my Definitive BP2002TL speakers. There is a full range low level input and an optional LFE input. Which way should I connect it? Currently I have it connected through the full range low level input. Which do you guys think is the better way to connect it?

what receiver do you have, if it filters the sub out connect it to the LFE input, if the subout is full range connect it to the low level.
The easist way to find out if it is full range or not is to connect amother amplifer to with a speaker, if its only bass, connect sub to LFE, if full range connect to low level

Terminator Nut · 04-18-2004, 05:08 AM

I have a Denon 2802. The way that the fullrange low level input is connected to the receiver is to the front left, front right pre-outs as it sais it should be connected that way according to the instruction guide for the BP2002TL Definitive speakers. On the back of the receiver there is output that sais sub on it.

***chlngr1970*** · 04-18-2004, 04:10 PM

Do you have a dedicated Subwoofer? If so, I'd leave it as is ( LR Preout to the line level in ). If no subwoofer, then switch that bad boy over to the Sub out, and hook it up to the LFE input, till you get a dedicated sub.

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snipsnapsappy · 04-18-2004, 10:13 PM

If I were you, I would contact Definitive, they should be able to answer for you. Or at least wherever you bought the speakers.

http://www.definitivetech.com/contact/contact.html

I do not know how it is best to hook up speakers with powered subs in them. For what those speakers cost, they should have incredible customer service.

Good Luck!

Iguana Man · 04-18-2004, 10:51 PM

Do you have a sub? Those things (your DefTechs) are supposed to go pretty low for towers....but, a good sub will make a difference if you don't already have one. It lessens the "load" on the mains and the amp/receiver....I'd leave 'em full range if you have a sub. Then again, I'm partial to low end

Let the sub do it's "thing".

Edited: Sorry, didn't read Chlngr1970's reply.....go with that

Terminator Nut · 04-19-2004, 12:19 AM

I only have the subs that are contained in the Front left and front right tower speakers. I was thinking of getting a Y adapter and try connecting it through the sub out on my receiver and hear how that sounds.

Thanks for the advise.

By dedicated you mean a sub that is only a sub and not part of the front tower speakers?

Iguana Man · 04-19-2004, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Terminator Nut

By dedicated you mean a sub that is only a sub and not part of the front tower speakers?

Yes, and if you have the money I want one too...

Terminator Nut · 04-19-2004, 01:19 AM

I wish I had more money also. The reason I got the Definitive BP2002TL speakers with the built in powered subwoofer is because in my current entertainment room, I don't have space for a separate sub. Therefore the reason to buy the speakers I bought, I should say my Dad bought.

"The Dude" · 04-22-2004, 03:27 AM

I would connect a "Y" spliter to your "Sub Out" pre-out on the back of the rec. then run a sub cable to each LFE input of your towers.That's how I have my pair of 15" Deftec hooked up.

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Terminator Nut Supporting Actor Join Date: Oct 2003	Which way is better to connect the subs on my Deftech BP2002 to my receiver?. There are two ways to connect the powered subwoofers contained in my Definitive BP2002TL speakers. There is a full range low level input and an optional LFE input. Which way should I connect it? Currently I have it connected through the full range low level input. Which do you guys think is the better way to connect it?

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*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	Do you have a dedicated Subwoofer? If so, I'd leave it as is ( LR Preout to the line level in ). If no subwoofer, then switch that bad boy over to the Sub out, and hook it up to the LFE input, till you get a dedicated sub. j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

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snipsnapsappy Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Shell Beach, CA, USA	If I were you, I would contact Definitive, they should be able to answer for you. Or at least wherever you bought the speakers. http://www.definitivetech.com/contact/contact.html I do not know how it is best to hook up speakers with powered subs in them. For what those speakers cost, they should have incredible customer service. Good Luck! __________________ I balked, now the proud owner of both formats. I am now bi-partisan. I enjoy what both red and blue have to offer. My Theater MySpace

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Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	Do you have a sub? Those things (your DefTechs) are supposed to go pretty low for towers....but, a good sub will make a difference if you don't already have one. It lessens the "load" on the mains and the amp/receiver....I'd leave 'em full range if you have a sub. Then again, I'm partial to low end Let the sub do it's "thing". Edited: Sorry, didn't read Chlngr1970's reply.....go with that __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

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04-18-2004, 05:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Terminator Nut Supporting Actor Join Date: Oct 2003	I have a Denon 2802. The way that the fullrange low level input is connected to the receiver is to the front left, front right pre-outs as it sais it should be connected that way according to the instruction guide for the BP2002TL Definitive speakers. On the back of the receiver there is output that sais sub on it.

04-19-2004, 12:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
Terminator Nut Supporting Actor Join Date: Oct 2003	I only have the subs that are contained in the Front left and front right tower speakers. I was thinking of getting a Y adapter and try connecting it through the sub out on my receiver and hear how that sounds. Thanks for the advise. By dedicated you mean a sub that is only a sub and not part of the front tower speakers?

04-19-2004, 01:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Terminator Nut Supporting Actor Join Date: Oct 2003	I wish I had more money also. The reason I got the Definitive BP2002TL speakers with the built in powered subwoofer is because in my current entertainment room, I don't have space for a separate sub. Therefore the reason to buy the speakers I bought, I should say my Dad bought.

04-22-2004, 03:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
"The Dude" Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Salt Lake, UT	I would connect a "Y" spliter to your "Sub Out" pre-out on the back of the rec. then run a sub cable to each LFE input of your towers.That's how I have my pair of 15" Deftec hooked up.