can I use JUST the subwoofer from a set in the S/PDIF

Jonnn21 · Mar 11, 2006, 03:48 AM

What I mean is this:

I have a subwoofer. This subwoofer has an RCA jack. This subwoofer comes from a 3 piece set. The Sub plugs into a sub jack on the speakers.

I have a onboard Soundmax with a S/PDIF port.
I have a soundblaster Live! with the LIve Drive! with a S/PDIF in and out.
I have a Creative Labs DXR3 card with a S/PDIF port as well.

How the heck can I get this subwoofer to work with my other two speakers.

PS. My Soundmax card can use the LIne in port as a subwoofer output. It must be able to control in and out. Any ideas? THis is an ASUS P5P800 board.

**dj_stick** · Mar 11, 2006, 06:06 AM

use your onboard sound control panel to set the line in to sub/center

but i don't think you can use spdif for a single channel, it is stereo after all…

that RCA jack on your sub would be an analogue signal, connect a stereo jack to dual RCA cable to your soundcard of choice, and connect the red (right) RCA plug to the Subwoofer, that should work

Mar 11, 2006, 03:48 AM	#1
Jonnn21 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	can I use JUST the subwoofer from a set in the S/PDIF What I mean is this: I have a subwoofer. This subwoofer has an RCA jack. This subwoofer comes from a 3 piece set. The Sub plugs into a sub jack on the speakers. I have a onboard Soundmax with a S/PDIF port. I have a soundblaster Live! with the LIve Drive! with a S/PDIF in and out. I have a Creative Labs DXR3 card with a S/PDIF port as well. How the heck can I get this subwoofer to work with my other two speakers. PS. My Soundmax card can use the LIne in port as a subwoofer output. It must be able to control in and out. Any ideas? THis is an ASUS P5P800 board.