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In a standard computer sound system, Which wire (Left, Center, Right) does the Bass (subwoofer) recieve its signal. "OR" does it just handle bass from ALL around
Originally posted by: montypythizzle
What do you mean?
If hooking up a receiver with compatible 5.1 analog inputs the subwoofer will be on the same plug as the center.
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
From Soundcard on a 5.1 set of speakers
1 - Front Left, Front Right
2 - Surround Left, Surround Right
3 - Center, Subwoofer
If you're using a set of computer speakers, the subwoofer will play the Subwoofer output from the 3rd jack as well as the frequencies below the speaker system's crossover point on all other signals.
For example, if the set crossover frequency is 150Hz, then the sub will play
The subwoofer signal
The Left front signal for frequencies below 150Hz
The Right front signal for frequencies below 150Hz
The Center signal for frequencies below 150Hz
The Left surround signal for frequencies below 150Hz
The Right surround signal for frequencies below 150Hz
If you have a 2.1 set of speakers connected
1 - Front Left, Front Right
The subwoofer will play the frequencies below the speaker system's crossover point
For example, if the set crossover frequency is 150Hz, then the sub will play
The Left front signal for frequencies below 150Hz
The Right front signal for frequencies below 150Hz
Note: the crossover frequency is not a brick wall, so there will be a gradual slope where the speakers stop playing the lower frequencies and the subwoofer takes over.
Originally posted by: inveterate
I'm doing this cuz the living room is 3x length to 1x width. And the monitor is in the middle width wise, SOOO,, i need the back to cover more length because the couch is quite long as well.
Originally posted by: zanejohnson
how do you plan to amplify this setup?
you realize running two pairs of speakers on one jack is going to either double or split the resistance in half depending on whether you wire the speakers in series or parallel.
and if your amplifier cant handle the resistance, it WILL go pop.
and to your question, the LFE channel the ".1" will play everything below the crossover point setup in your software or receiver. DD/DTS movies also have there own discreet "LFE channel."