Can I hook a sub using the Adaptor Out or In Pioneer SX-950 receirver

rentonhighlands · 10-29-2009, 04:10 PM

I have a Pioneer SX-950 vintage receiver and I want to run a powered sub. Can I use the adaptor out or in rca plugs to do this? I would also like to run my computer as the audio source.
I sound also add that this receiver has these options on the rear panel

Phono 1 (L, R)
Phono 2 (L, R)
Aux (L, R)classicaudio.com
Tape 1 Rec (L, R)
Tape 1 Play (L, R)
Tape 2 Rec (L, R)classicaudio.com
Tape 2 Play (L, R)
Tape 2 Rec/Play (DIN)classicaudio.com
Adaptor Out (L, R)
In (L, R)classicaudio.com
Pre-Out (L, R)
Main-In (L, R)classicaudio.com
FM Det Out (4 Channel)
FM De-Emphasis: 75uS/25uS

yustr · 10-30-2009, 06:09 AM

You don't say what sub you have but if its a standard powered sub it will have RCA inputs - connect those to the Pre-out or Adapter Out plugs on the Pioneer. (Try it to make sure the out's don't require a corresponding input to play.) Use the volume and crossover nobs to adjust.

If your PC has stereo outs connect those to the AUX In on the Pioneer. If not, get one of THESE.

rentonhighlands · 10-30-2009, 11:33 AM

thanks for the response yustr. Yes it is a standard sub it has RCA outs. This is the amp that powers the sub.
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...TOKEN=41352030

And this is the sub I will be building
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=300-742

Ok great this will work!

**Raylo** · 11-02-2009, 09:13 AM

I have one of those SX-950s, too! What a great old receiver, built like a tank, still working great. I'm not using it in an a/v setup, tho.

rentonhighlands · 11-02-2009, 09:24 AM

Raylo:
what is a/v setup?

yustr · 11-02-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raylo

I have one of those SX-950s, too! What a great old receiver, built like a tank, still working great. I'm not using it in an a/v setup, tho.

Here's what I have powering my computer room speakers: LINK Please don't drool on the keyboard.

A/V = audio video.

10-29-2009, 04:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
rentonhighlands Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 99 OS: XP PRO SP3	Can I hook a sub using the Adaptor Out or In Pioneer SX-950 receirver I have a Pioneer SX-950 vintage receiver and I want to run a powered sub. Can I use the adaptor out or in rca plugs to do this? I would also like to run my computer as the audio source. I sound also add that this receiver has these options on the rear panel Phono 1 (L, R) Phono 2 (L, R) Aux (L, R)classicaudio.com Tape 1 Rec (L, R) Tape 1 Play (L, R) Tape 2 Rec (L, R)classicaudio.com Tape 2 Play (L, R) Tape 2 Rec/Play (DIN)classicaudio.com Adaptor Out (L, R) In (L, R)classicaudio.com Pre-Out (L, R) Main-In (L, R)classicaudio.com FM Det Out (4 Channel) FM De-Emphasis: 75uS/25uS Last edited by rentonhighlands; 10-29-2009 at 04:12 PM. Reason: I wanted to add some information

10-30-2009, 06:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 6,036 OS: XP Pro My System	Re: Can I hook a sub using the Adaptor Out or In Pioneer SX-950 receirver You don't say what sub you have but if its a standard powered sub it will have RCA inputs - connect those to the Pre-out or Adapter Out plugs on the Pioneer. (Try it to make sure the out's don't require a corresponding input to play.) Use the volume and crossover nobs to adjust. If your PC has stereo outs connect those to the AUX In on the Pioneer. If not, get one of THESE. __________________ If there are lawyers or politicians involved, logic may be a very poor tool for reaching a conclusion. Last edited by yustr; 10-30-2009 at 06:11 AM.

10-30-2009, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
rentonhighlands Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 99 OS: XP PRO SP3	Re: Can I hook a sub using the Adaptor Out or In Pioneer SX-950 receirver thanks for the response yustr. Yes it is a standard sub it has RCA outs. This is the amp that powers the sub. http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...TOKEN=41352030 And this is the sub I will be building http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=300-742 Ok great this will work!

11-02-2009, 09:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Raylo TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 524 OS: XP Desktop, Vista HP Notebook, XP Notebook	Re: Can I hook a sub using the Adaptor Out or In Pioneer SX-950 receirver I have one of those SX-950s, too! What a great old receiver, built like a tank, still working great. I'm not using it in an a/v setup, tho.

11-02-2009, 09:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
rentonhighlands Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 99 OS: XP PRO SP3	Re: Can I hook a sub using the Adaptor Out or In Pioneer SX-950 receirver Raylo: what is a/v setup?