The Torch(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Tuesday, 19th September 2000, 21:34
I plan on buying an DD & DTS amp at a later date but in the meantime i`d like to know if its possible to use an active sub using the subwoofer output from the 5.1 out, as well as using my current pro-logic setup? will this create any problems and if so what?
RE: Can I use an Active Sub with 5.1 outputs?
RJS(undefined) posted this on Wednesday, 20th September 2000, 11:43
No, unfortunately the digital out is a bit stream which your subwoofer wont be able to understand (unless it had a 5.1 decoder on it, highly unlikely :-) ) however some subwoofers will sit in series with the front speakers which may for you be an option if they support this.
RE: Can I use an Active Sub with 5.1 outputs?
The Torch(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Wednesday, 20th September 2000, 19:08
the dvd player has the decoder onboard :-) it outputs the decoded signal as analogue (i think) Is the high level option any good?
RE: Can I use an Active Sub with 5.1 outputs?
Jimmysilvers(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Wednesday, 20th September 2000, 21:09
You should be able to plug the active sub into the sub output on the back of the dvd player that has onboard decoding/5.1 output.
James
RE: Can I use an Active Sub with 5.1 outputs?
The Torch(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Wednesday, 20th September 2000, 22:11
:) I think i`ll just save the extra £50 or so and go for a DD & DTS amp first less confusion in the long run methinks ;-) thanx for the replies though
