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I would like to know the best way (and how) to connect a powered sub to my B&O setup. I don't actually own the sub yet, so will buy one with the correct connections required.
I've read that one can connect a sub via the speaker terminals at the back, and then run speakers from the sub in the following format;
Beomaster ---> Sub ---> L / R Audio.
Will this give me a Stereo signal or will this be mono?
This amplifier also has two sets of speaker terminals at the back, so would it be possible to have L / R audio in 'Speaker 1' and have a sub in 'Speaker 2'
Are any of these methods worth doing, will I lose any audio quality with either method (I'm not sure they are even possible!)
Apologies if i'm sounding simple, HIFI / Audio equipment is all very new to me and would really appreciate some help.
Regards,
~ Dan
spangle:Beomaster ---> Sub ---> L / R Audio.
This is the correct way to up both b&o sub's. Once your speakers are set to left and right you will be listening to stereo.
spangle: I would like to know the best way (and how) to connect a powered sub to my B&O setup. I don't actually own the sub yet, so will buy one with the correct connections required. I've read that one can connect a sub via the speaker terminals at the back, and then run speakers from the sub in the following format; Beomaster ---> Sub ---> L / R Audio. Will this give me a Stereo signal or will this be mono? This amplifier also has two sets of speaker terminals at the back, so would it be possible to have L / R audio in 'Speaker 1' and have a sub in 'Speaker 2' Are any of these methods worth doing, will I lose any audio quality with either method (I'm not sure they are even possible!) Apologies if i'm sounding simple, HIFI / Audio equipment is all very new to me and would really appreciate some help. Regards, ~ Dan
Hi Dan & welcome to Beoworld.
Valve1 has given you the correct answer, however I thought I would add some details to round out your understandings of B&O.
BeoNut since '75
spangle:as im not so keen on the B&O speaker aesthetics
I am not sure I understand what you mean
I'm personally not a fan of how B&O speakers of that era look, visually. I understand this is a B&O forum so I expect some flak! I also don't really have the room for speakers of that size.
spangle:I'm personally not a fan of how B&O speakers of that era look, visually.
No intention to give you flak but I am now concerned that perhaps we have been talking at cross-purposes !
I just want to make sure we are giving you the best advice for your set-up.
What BeoMaster do you have ? Does it support PowerLink outputs ? Which era are you referring to ?
(FYI, I have BL6000s, BL4s, and BL3s currently (?the metal era); and in the past I have used RL45, S55s, P30s, and CX100s (? the wooden era))
I have a Beomaster 5500, and I believe it does have PowerLink outputs. The era i'm referring to is probably 'The wooden Era' but if there are some lovely looking metal ones than I can be swayed. As I mentioned before I'm really short on space, so I have been using some tiny speakers as of late. I just need to find a way to add some bass as it currently sounds quite flat and lacking a dynamic sound.
Thanks for all your help by the way, i'm learning quite a bit.
spangle:I have a Beomaster 5500, and I believe it does have PowerLink outputs.
uh oh - I have BeoMaster 5000 so I know that the BM 5500 was a step into the future, but not a complete step . . . . here are some specifications:
So I think we need to wait for someone who knows the Penta range to advise on whether today's PowerLink speakers (including the sub-woofer, the BeoLab 11) can be supported by the BeoMaster 5500.
Alternatively reframe the question in a new thread now that we are closer to the core issue.
And another suggestion, is to drop Steve at Sounds Heavenly (see ad at the bottom of the page) to see if he has the right set of cabling for you to use to satisfy your needs.
I am sure glad I asked what "aesthetics" and "era" meant :-)
As far as I know Beomaster 5500 does not have powerlink outputs, only speakerlink!
Brengen & Ophalen