Bought the wrong subwoofer!


I was planning to buy a Rel subwoofer but stumbled across a good deal for a SVS sb-2000 pro so I decided to give it a try. Turns out that the the pre-outs on my integrated amp aren’t pre-outs at all but are rec outs (should have put on my glasses). The Svs doesn’t have high level inputs and my amp doesn’t have pre-outs so I’m screwed right? Guess it wasn’t such a great deal after all.

emiliop

Hello,

It sounds like you want to keep your front end. 
your best bet if you can afford it is to sell the SVS. 
I am not a fan of using SVS for music unless you have to listen to music through your home theater. 
Buy any REL with the Speaker wire hookups. If your system is fully balanced only connect the black REL speaker wire to a chassis screw. If you are not sure do this anyways. You can not believe the performance you will get from even an older T9 which can be had for under $700. Make sure the Nutrik cable is included. If you can get two of them. You will be amazed how good two REL subs can be. I know this is a pain and there are great solutions to hook up the SVS. Leave SVS and Emotiva to home theater. That is where they typically thrive in DSP land. I hope this helps and you will understand once you buy the REL(s)

Why can’t you return it to the dealer you purchased it from?  They should advertised up front the subs wouldn’t work with your system.

 

there isn’t anything like REL.  I have two S2 SHO’s and they totally changed my system.  Their high level connection allows them play like woofer and their LFE connection for Home Theater.  I think of SVS for home theater for special effects.

The original ozzy(5300 posts) speaks the truth. Time for you non-believers to give it a try!! 👂👂