Planning on adding a sub to my pc, how do...

Boarsai · 17th September 2001, 8:45 PM

Planning on putting a 12" car sub onto my pc somehow... anyone who's done it.. can you tell me the best way to do it?

I've currently got a system with a SB Live! value ... set of front speakers and currently using my Kenwood XD951 for my rear speakers.... not sure how one is to put a sub woofer on a pc setup. I'll need a powersupply and a way of hooking it to either my stereo or my pc... little unsure on this

Any ideas? Thanks

DeLaw340 · 17th September 2001, 8:54 PM

Run a spit jack from the SB to a mono Amp (or Stereo) Then hook up the sub to the Amp.

Boarsai · 18th September 2001, 1:45 PM

As for powering the Sub... how would I do that? I think Dick Smiths used to have kits for powre supply's but I believe they have stopped making them these days...

Maz · 18th September 2001, 4:48 PM

u shoudl use a car amp. they run on 12 volts so u need a power supply to drop down the voltage. You could try and make a powersupply it isn't that difficult if u buy a kit.

the amp will need crossovers in it. so the low frequencies only will get sent to the sub.

Boarsai · 19th September 2001, 12:17 AM

getting a free 12" sub.... it's had a bit of a floggin... but eh what the hell free is free and I don't need ultra performance in such a small wooden room

I'm sure my room mates will agree. Any suggestions on where I could get a decentish cheap amp to power a 12" sub?

17th September 2001, 8:45 PM	#1
Boarsai Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Qld - Oosutoraria Posts: 284	Planning on adding a sub to my pc, how do... Planning on putting a 12" car sub onto my pc somehow... anyone who's done it.. can you tell me the best way to do it? I've currently got a system with a SB Live! value ... set of front speakers and currently using my Kenwood XD951 for my rear speakers.... not sure how one is to put a sub woofer on a pc setup. I'll need a powersupply and a way of hooking it to either my stereo or my pc... little unsure on this Any ideas? Thanks

18th September 2001, 4:48 PM	#4
Maz Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,674	u shoudl use a car amp. they run on 12 volts so u need a power supply to drop down the voltage. You could try and make a powersupply it isn't that difficult if u buy a kit. the amp will need crossovers in it. so the low frequencies only will get sent to the sub. __________________ BMJET - BMW convertible with supercar acceleration - 430 rwhp with a manual gearbox and LSD - Six 12's with 3way sound quaility front stage - Driven 350+ days a year - DRIVEN NOT HIDDEN!! .

17th September 2001, 8:54 PM	#2
DeLaw340 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 58	Run a spit jack from the SB to a mono Amp (or Stereo) Then hook up the sub to the Amp.

18th September 2001, 1:45 PM	#3
Boarsai Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Qld - Oosutoraria Posts: 284	As for powering the Sub... how would I do that? I think Dick Smiths used to have kits for powre supply's but I believe they have stopped making them these days...

19th September 2001, 12:17 AM	#5
Boarsai Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Qld - Oosutoraria Posts: 284	getting a free 12" sub.... it's had a bit of a floggin... but eh what the hell free is free and I don't need ultra performance in such a small wooden room I'm sure my room mates will agree. Any suggestions on where I could get a decentish cheap amp to power a 12" sub?