Do you have to use it with a receiver? I just want to plug it in and use it with my soundbar.
1758193
No, it doesn't have to be used with a receiver because it is self-powered, but as Joseph S. already pointed out, it would work the best if your sound bar has a subwoofer output.
1758194
This subwoofer is self-powered, so it can be plugged into a receiver or any other device that has a subwoofer output (typically a purple cable). If your soundbar has subwoofer output, this subwoofer will work with it.
1758195
This sub is extremely powerful. I haven't seen many soundbars that would adequately compliment this sub. There are some out there I would like to hear what you have.
1046778
You need a subwoofer cable. The receiver should have a Subwoofer out that connects directly to subwoofer with the subwoofer cable. Don't buy a Y adapter or cable.
2062579
I use mine with a regular receiver. I just had to adapt the wires at the receiver.
171871
Absolutely, I do! I have mine wired to a small Monitor sub. Make sure you let the soundbar know that you are connecting a sub, there is a setting for it on the menu.
384377
No, you will have to get a subwoofer cable to plug from the sub to the receiver
1828917
Yes..... I connected mine from my receiver to my tv which is hooked up to my 'surround sound'.... theatrer system.....
330358
I don't have a home theater receiver but I suspect it needs a direct connection to the HDMI port on the TV unless there is a pass through function on the receiver. Try asking a question about hooking HDMI to the receiver you have for a better answer. Good luck!
2122392
No you must use the receiver that comes with it The receiver has rca jacks for video and audio out
884071
You do not need a receiver for this item as they are powered speaker. I have a mixer just to boost the power & supervise the volume limit.
875855
Yes, the sound bar must have sub-out. If not then you'll have to use a receiver and connect the sound bar and sub. Which is the way I have it set up
1815837
I connected to a receiver which is run to the TV. Also had to buy a center speaker and woofer to complete the surround sound system.
865393
Does your receiver have an "optical" output? If it does, try hooking that to the Soundbar. Have an HDMI and an Optical hooked up and they both work fine . . . . .
1438906
You actually have to connect the turntable to a receiver that has RCA phono inputs (different from RCA aux inputs) and then use an optical out connection from the receiver to the soundbar. Those receivers are not easy to find, but one example is Marantz PM6005 Hi-Fi Integrated Amplifier.
710314
Hi Shawn.... I have mine hooked up to DISH also and to my audio / video receiver. I do believe if your sound bar has optical outlet you should be fine. :)
258371
The receiver has 2 subwoofer outputs. You can use either of them with an RCA cable to plug your subwoofer. I did exactly that with my own. If one day in the future you think you need a second subwoofer, you can use the other Onkyo output to plug it.
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Keep in mind that this sound bar connections are input only. Normally a/v receivers have digital input only. Does your receiver have output for speakers? If so, you would not be able to connect this item to your receiver. You can connect this sound bar to your dvd player by using the rca connections or digital and then connect your projector using the hdmi from your dvd.
1980959
As far as I know you only need a sub out from the receiver to connect. Google the sub and your receiver for complete instructions. That's what I did to figure out how I needed to connect mine.