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Why aren't my subs turning on?

I have a pair of Von Schweikert VS-3/S subs. Auto-on appears to be the only option, but they do not turn on unless I manually turn them off and then on? They are being fed from the line level (called LFE) outputs of an SMS-1. One to each sub. Both were purchased used from diff owners; hard to believe that they both are independently defective in the same way. They both play when I run the auto-eq frequency sweep. I am sending same question to VS, but your thoughts would help. TIA.
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geared4me
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What happens if you set the SMS-1 output to 100%?
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swampwalker OP
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I've downloaded the manual and the subs are set up (at least I think they are) the way its recommended. Pre-amp level outputs to SMS-1, equalized output of SMS-1 to sub (there are three equalized (aka LFE) outputs to use so you can run 3 mono subs at once if you desire. No way to run stereo subs without 2 SMS-1s (I asked Velodyne). I will try the 100% output on the SMS-1 and turn the sub volume way down and see what happens.
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swampwalker OP
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OK, color me red!!! I just went back to swap right for left at the sub input in case it made any difference, picked up the sub end of the i/e and the other end was dangling loose!! I guess they won't work if they are not connected. Problem solved. Thanks to all who made an effort to assist one dumb-a$$ audiofool. Happy holidays, all.
reubent
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First step of troubleshooting tree for many electronics issues: "Is it plugged in?".

Glad you got it going and don't have a sub issue......

Enjoy,

TIC
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geared4me
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I'm glad to hear it was something so simple. So, how do they sound now?
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