OM-SUB200 Outdoor Omni Subwoofer

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Hi Dion,

The OM-SUB200 is a passive sub-woofer that needs external power. You have a couple of options; both involve adding at least two or three of the OM-SUB200. The first option is to add two OM-SUB200s to the system while purchasing an SMP250 dedicated Sub-woofer Amplifier to power the two subs. This would be connected directly to the Onkyo Preamp Sub-woofer Output. The second option is to add a SUB200 to each pair of the AP850s, connecting the Sub to the speaker output of the Onkyo or Speaker Selector. You would then utilize the internal crossover of the SUB200 and connect the AP850 pair directly to the sub. The Onkyo would then power the Sub and AP850 as a sub sat system. You probably could get away with utilizing two SUB200s wired into two pair of the AP850s with the third pair connected by themselves. Please let us know if you need further clarification.

TL

Answer:

Hi Scott:
Our recommendation would be to add a second OM-SUB200 and run two sub sat systems, combining a pair of the RS660 for each sub. The net result would be two, three-way sub sat systems. I am a little confused about how you are using the SSVC4 since the SW-RX5502 features four independent outputs that can be split to A&B for zone 1 (your outdoor system) and C&D for your second zone. If you are looking to add volume controls, why not add an OVC100 per each sub sat system possibly connected to the A&B output from the receiver? You can then use the SSVC4 connected to the C output on the receiver (if you are still looking to drive additional zones). I believe adding a dedicated OM-SUB200 to each pair of RS660-OM is more practical than adding the OM-SUB300, which would require purchasing our SMP250 subwoofer amp to power properly. Please let us know what you think. Maybe tell us about the rest of the system you want to connect. Note: you have 30 days to decide if you can use everything you purchased from us.

Answer:

Hi Bryon,
You can connect it directly to the Denon receiver from the Zone 2 output, which is listed as "amp assigned." This way you are using the internal power from the receiver (see page 68 of the Denon owner's manual). Then you can connect two full range speakers to the subwoofer to create a sub-sat system (check page 83 of the Denon manual for additional information).
CL/ MA

Answer:

Hi Steven,

We are placing an image on both the OS790 and OM-SUB200 that will feature hookup for the Sub Sat system. The OS790 has a Frequency Response of 42Hz to 20kHz and the Sub200 is rated at 50 to 250 Hz. The Sub Sat system allows more focus by the OS790 to produce frequencies above 250 while the Sub is dedicated to Low Frequencies only. Having a dedicated subwoofer in line with the satellite speakers provides more total output, which is especially important for wide open spaces.

TL/MA

Answer:

Doug:

The optimum setup is to wire directly to the OM-SUB200 subwoofer with the four conductors coming from the Receiver/amplifier (L & R +/-) to the input of the sub. It is best to use a single four conductor cable for this connection.The internal crossover directs the low frequencies to the internal sub and sends the high frequencies to the the left and right (+/-) output which you connect your satellite speakers. Use a single 2 conductor cable for each of these connections.This makes the two satellites more efficeint not having to produce the low frequencies. The ultimate Sub/Sat system.

Note: If you already have your satellites connected through an output A from your reciever/amplifier you can then connect the OM-SUB200 to speaker Output B and not worry about the two outputs of the sub. The Satellites will produce bass to their rated frequency response (typically 50Hz). The OM-SUB 200 will just enhance the lower Bass .

TL

Answer:

Hi Ryan,
The OmSub200 comes with a short lead of speaker wire that extends from the base of the unit. Simply connect this to additional wire that will run the length of the distance between the speaker and your amp or receiver.
CL/MA
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Answer:

Hi Ryan:

There are three different short Subwoofer. One cable for the inputs features four conductor (right and left both +/-). There are two additonal two conductor cables one marked as right +/- output and the other marked as left +/- output.

The wire you want to run from the Receiver to the Sub200 will need to be four conductor (left and Right , +/-). We recommend our 16/4 CL3 rated Direct Burial speaker cables when running less than 80 feet. For longer than 80 feet runs we offer a 16/4 version. You have the option of connecting your left and right satellite speakers to the left and right output leads from the SUB200 with two conductor speaker cable (16/2 Cl/3). This is commomly referred to as Sub-Sat system where you have created a three way system featuring low, mid and high frequency seperation. You also have the option of connecting the satellite pairs directly to the Receiver/Amplifier. Here you would connect the subwwofer to the Speaker A and the satellites to Speaker B. The Sub Sat System creates a more balanced efficient system.
We do offer both the 16 and 14 gauge cables in both two and four conductor versions in custom lengths from 50 to 500 feet at very competivie prices.

TL

Answer:

Hi Paul,

The best way to connect the OM-SUB200 is to create a sub-sat system (subwoofer/satellite). Connect the Speaker A output (both right and left) to the Speaker inputs of the SUB200. Then connect two of the 8-inch speakers to the speaker output from the SUB200. The SUB200 features a two-way crossover that separates the low frequencies used to drive the SUB200 and outputs the high frequencies to drive the satellite speakers (the 8-inch stereo pair). The 8-inch satellites (connected to the SUB200) become much more efficient because they only have to reproduce the mid and high frequencies. The 8-inch features its own crossover separating the signal between the 8-inch mid bass driver and the tweeter. In essence, you have created a three-way system. Connect the second pair of 8-inch to the Speaker B output and then compare the sound between the two systems (A vs B). I am confident you will want to add a second SUB200 to create a sub-sat system on speaker B as well using the second pair of eight inch speakers. Otherwise you can connect the sub directly to output B per your original question and then compare the speakers with and without the sub by turning B on and off. Make sure to run a 4-conductor wire to the SUB200 (right and left, +/-). Good luck and thank you for purchasing from OSD.

TL