A:AnswerTo connect the R-121SW, you will need a male-male RCA subwoofer cable. Connect this cable into your Pioneer Receiver's "Subwoofer Output" and then connect the other end of the cable into the R-121SW's "Line Input" (labeled "LFE"). You should be able to find one of these on Best Buy's website or at your local dealer.
A:AnswerWhile this connection is possible, the connection may result in the sub output being lowered. This may also effect the "Auto-on/Auto-off" feature due to signal strength. You may need to raise the subwoofer's gain level within the source's settings.
A:AnswerThere are a couple of different ways to go about tuning your subwoofer for optimal settings (ultimately it will be personal choice and taste)!
If you have a receiver/amplifier that features an auto-calibration (this is the where you set up the included mic and each speaker in the setup produces test tones to determine the receiver levels), then you will want to set the GAIN at the halfway or 12 o'clock position and the Low-Pass dial to the "LFE" value (all the way clockwise).
If you would like to set the subwoofer's crossover yourself, then you will want to set the GAIN at the halfway or 12 o'clock position and the Low-Pass dial around 80-100Hz.
For the On/Auto/Off switch, if you set the switch all the way up, then the subwoofer will always remain ON. If you set the switch to the MIDDLE position, then the subwoofer will turn on and off with your receiver/amplifier.
Lastly, the phase switch controls the polarity of the frequencies outputted. If you have 2 subwoofers in your room/theater that are facing each other, put one at 0 degrees and the other at 180 degrees so that they don't cancel each other's frequencies out.
A:AnswerYes, you will only need a male-male RCA subwoofer cable to connect this subwoofer to your Yamaha RX-V4A's Subwoofer PreOut. In general a 12" subwoofer will have a higher output and wider frequency response (range) when compared to an 8" subwoofer.
A:AnswerThis subwoofer will connect to that receiver using a RCA subwoofer cable. You will want to look for passive, non-powered speakers that have a power handling under the power output your receiver can supply (for the DENON X3800H, that would be speakers with a power handling under 105 Watts at 8 Ohms).
A:AnswerReceiver choice will mainly depend on the passive (non-powered) speakers that you would like to incorporate in your system. As an example, if you want to use the RP-6000F II as you main front speakers, then you will want to look for a receiver/amplifier that supplies close to 100 Watts per channel at 8 Ohms (this can be found on a receiver's specification sheet or Owner's Manual).
In terms of incorporating a subwoofer into your system, the receiver/amplifier will need to have a dedicated RCA Subwoofer Output.
A:AnswerYes. I owned one of them. The 12 is a nice step up and provides move powerful punchy bass as well as more depth to the low end of your mids. I’m running klipsch R28F towers as my mains and the woofer elevates them nicely.
A:AnswerYes! The Fives feature a RCA subwoofer output to connect a powered subwoofer. You will only need a male-male RCA subwoofer cable for this connection.
A:AnswerYou will only need a single, male-male RCA subwoofer cable for this connection. Connect this cable into the RCA Line Input labeled "LFE" on the subwoofer.
A:AnswerYes! This is ultimately a setting that is personal preference but 80Hz is a great starting point for a crossover. We recommend a crossover between 80Hz-100Hz for the RP-600M II.
