Question about subwoofer and HU

[cooldudejz 10+ year member]

my hu has three outputs sub, front, rear, is it ok to wire the sub amp to the front output. i use the sub amps crossovers and stuff, i dont use the HUs. the reason i ask is because i listen to my music with the fade set to completely the front, but when i do this i loose power going to my sub. is it ok to the front output instead of the sub output? thanx

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[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

Fading the music to the front stage does not reduce voltage from the sub preouts; or it shouldnt at least... So if it is, you have a problem with the deck, or you are a moron.

The only thing that should change the voltage comming from the preouts is the volume and the sub bass control on the deck that specifically controls that pair of preouts.

 

[jaygeorge1979 10+ year member]

go for it...the front outs will send a full range signal to your amp, and if you are using your amps low pass crossovers correctly, it should be fine

i do agree with the previous post tho...it shouldnt be affecting your sub out when you fade to the front...so use the front outs and see if it helps

 

[Cris 10+ year member]

Sub outs are often called "non-fading." The reason is obvious.. they shoudln't fade if you influence the fade in any way. If you are losing bass when you fade, there's something wrong with your sub-out.