Hooking up a subowoofer to your PC

[krazieaznboi]

hey, i have a subwoofer from a home theatre system that i would like to add to my current set of speakers or connect to the PC. is this possible?

 

[peterhuang913]

What connections are there? Is the subwoofer self-powered? What slots are available on the computer?

 

[BlueHeaven]

Is the Subwoofer Passive or Active(not powered or powered). Also how many audio outputs to you have?

 

[peterhuang913]

Exactly, nice repeat.

 

[krazieaznboi]

ummmm, the subwoofer has to be plugged into a wall outlet to get its power. i have the DFI NF4-D motherboard with no sound card.

i have 8 audo ports:
line-in
front R/L (line-out)
Mic- in
Center/Subwoofer
rear R/L
side R/L
S/Pdif-n
S/pdif-out

 

[krazieaznboi]

btw. the subwoofer is using a rca jack. so do i just buy a rca to mini stero and plug it into the center/subwoofer port?

 

[Greg]

That should work as long as you plug in the correct channel. I asked the same question, have a look at this thread: http://www.techist.com/forums/f12/home-theatre-sub-pc-137735/

 

[krazieaznboi]

so basically i get one of these cables?

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/images/var/thumbs/VEBA-AVMJP30-RCA-MINI-JACK-LEAD_tw200_th200.jpg

 

[UA_Iron]

so basically i get one of these cables?

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/images/var/thumbs/VEBA-AVMJP30-RCA-MINI-JACK-LEAD_tw200_th200.jpg

yes, 1/8" stereo phone plug to RCA outs.

have an external amp power it - your surround sound receiver.

 

[krazieaznboi]

this subwoofer is already amped built in.