what is the ideal way to set this up with 2 200watt main speakers for the best sound? use the mono output or use the xlr cables and the crossover?
78755
I would use the crossover. Takes some of the burden off your tops and allows for full stereo.
78756
I use just one 518S with two JBL 515 XT's for a Roland V-Drum set up, so this maybe different than what you want to do. But with the HPF/Thru switch, I think you can do it with or without a crossover and get good results. I use the HPF and the stereo XLR inputs through the single 518S and it sends the mid and high stereo signal to the two 515's and sounds very good. I tried it both ways and don't see a big difference in my set up, but your might vary depending on how big of a room you are filling.
78757
I use the XLR stereo out from my Denon mixer into the 518. I usually use the HF switch to send all but the low frequencies to my Bose L1 Compacts in stereo via XLR. Sometime I flip the switch & send full frequency to the Bose.
78758
If your tops are powered then use the output of the sub set for HPF. If they are passive - run the HPF out of the sub to the input of the amp
78759
I use the XLR and crossoverTo be honest, I have not fully learned how to use this thing, but it works very well for me.I love this sub
658611
put the gain at 75%, then adjust to 75db reference level with all speakers with receiver controlsuse 80hz crossover on receiver for starting point depending on how low your speakers can go, music you may want to go lower to 70hz if your speakers are decent enough
698468
Ran two 50'apart, rocked the campground with them. Only problem I see is your going to have a larger output on 1 side. Left or right will have 2 speakers. Keep in mind these are"fill" speakers. They"fill"an area with sound. My suggestion. Run the two then after if you need more I'd run two more on an A/B switch.
2093993
Hi, I wouldnt recommend these speakers as I found them por quality.Bit if you decide todo buy them and want to conect them together you dont need a mixer. There is an output todo conect the second speaker in cascade. However if you need todo mix your audio before send it to the speakers, you need to specify your aplication...
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A receiver with at least 50 watts per chanel will do fine, then plug your computer to the aux imput of the receiver. Make sure you use 12 Gauge wire to conect the speakers and get the best out of them. Its Important to leave enough room from the speakers to the rear and side wall, to make the bass port and the rear tweeter reflect their sound towards the listener. If you are going to use them in a book shelf better get the 201 and a subwoofer like a polkaudio.
2280743
I would recommend wiring for 2ohm setup. @ 1ohm it might be pushing the speakers to the limit. Power acoustic amps are inexpensive because they have a lot of distortion so don't Max them out. I'm running 3 @ 2.6 ohms on a hifonics 1500w and they bang!
1218073
run it through a splitter, OR get an external mixer with multiple outs. thx!
1856464
Simple answer. If your speakers are powered speakers, then you simply connect XLR speaker cable(s) from the "Main Output" jacks on the back of the mixer directly into the XLR input jacks on the back of the speakers. If your speakers are not powered (i.e., passive speakers), then you will need to connect the Main Output cable(s) from the mixer to an amplifier first (such as a powered mixer or head). Then connect speaker cables from amplifier's speaker outputs into the input jacks on the speakers.
2122188
I am in the same situation. I found this on Amazon - Monoprice 108231 2-Channel A/B Speaker Selector with Volume Control.It has 2 inputs and 2 outputs. Only ONE input at a time. The 2 outputs can be turned on individually or both.
1581837
It doesn't matter. Plug your output into either input. It only has two inputs in case of stereo system where the speakers each have their own amp. This wouldn't apply in home-theater set-ups.
1668618
Run your inputs like normal. Switch the amp to bridge and run your single speak-on or banana cable out the output marked Bridge. Keep in mind this amp does not have a built in crossover and you will be sending full range to your sub
489861
I run 2- 1/4trs to xlr cables from the main out to the inputs on my amp (any wattage amp that powers your speakers). Depending on your amp input any quality instrument cable should work.
1939933
Way I did it was from lepai speaker out into sub speaker in (it takes the low end out based on where I set my crossover that's on the sub) then from the sub speaker out into my speakers. Running in stereo.
810862
I've been happy with wiring the second inputs separately on the big L and R speakers and using that for the low end, but I'm also not a major bass-head. I'd suggest trying that first and then if you feel you need to add a sub, do it.
1494500
I heard a lot of noise as well, that is before i bought a dedicated audio interface, like an m-audio m-track, preSonus, focusrite, etc.. If you're not using one, then i'd say get that first. I have no noise now at all settings. From -30db, and i usually have my speakers set at the +6db and nothing. i'm also using the 1/4" to 1/4" plug into the balanced inputs. If you're using an audio interface, then i'd say call customer support and get it fixed.
1856463
my main outputs go to an amp then to my speakers ,im pretty sure you cant go direct to speakers .if u can it would be the main output xlr to 1/4send
2017723
You can just run your main amp wiring to the high level inputs and then run the needed wire from the sub to the front speakers. If your amp is a integrated preamp with mutable pre-outs you can run a RCA from the secondary pre-outs via a single RCA cable. This will give you a 2.1 setup with the sub playing only one channel of the possible two channels. Mono powered subs can run a single channel and it will not sound as though your missing out.