Subwoofer connection

Hey Guys, Just got my first monster Pioneer receiver SX-1280. Can anyone tell me if it's possible and how I may connect a sub? Thanks in Advance

1perpet201-12-2025 4:42pm

cleeds Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,976 posts 01-13-2025 at 07:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete bbarten Tape out. Done! Oh, no, you don’t want to connect a sub to a preamp’s tape output. That would feed a fixed level signal to the sub. In the OP's case, Y-cables connected to the preamp out (which is after the volume control) is the way to go.
jl35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,032 posts 01-13-2025 at 08:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete agree, no tape out for subs ...
1perpet2 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 01-14-2025 at 03:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There we have it guys, I’ll connect the subs through the pre with the Y RCA. For giggles and grins I’ll also try connecting a sub on my garage stereo through the tape out with monitor just to see how it sounds. I’m sure I’ll be posting again with questions as I upgrade all my 1990’s era equipment to match the silver faced 1280 receiver Thanks for all the help and everyone’s time!
jl35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,032 posts 01-14-2025 at 04:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just make sure the sub volume control is way down before you play music from the tape out...