Which subwoofer out on a Kenwood DDX371/amp selection?

[tkreck]

I have a Kenwood DDX371, which has both a right and left subwoofer out. I don't have an amp yet and am in the process of shopping for one. I only plan to run one 10" sub (Pioneer TS-SW2502S4). I don't see anything about using the left or right out in particular if I only run one sub channel. Is either one designated as the preferred output if only one channel is run? Or do I need to run both channels and get a 2-channel amp that will bridge them to the single sub?

Thanks!

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[macsdad 10+ year member]

The amp that you buy will have the same input set up, just plug in the proper rca connectors, ensuring that you match the hook ups on the amp and head unit.

 

[tkreck]

On other similar devices, I've seen a "mono" designation next to one output, indicating that if you're only going to use one, use that one. I'm not seeing that with this head unit. If I'm understanding you correctly, I don't have that option on this head unit? I *must* use a stereo amp and bridge it into my single sub rather than getting a monoblock amp and choosing one of the two sub outputs?

 

[garychoffmann 10+ year member]

What similar devices? Are we talking home theater. Your mono amp will have a left and right rca connections. Just use them both. Very, very few automotive amps use a single mono input. I can't name one of the top of my head.

 

[tkreck]

Yup, I was thinking home audio. I had assumed that mono amps only had a single RCA connection, and you what happens when you assume. That was the missing bit of info I needed, thanks!