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Subwoofer connection before or after amp?

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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Topic: Subwoofer connection before or after amp?

Posted By: HBO1
Subject: Subwoofer connection before or after amp?
Date Posted: January 27, 2006 at 11:21 AM

I am going to use an old 2-channel Jensen 80 watt amp for just a little more power for my 2 front speakers.  My factory headunit does NOT have low level out so I am just using high level for everything.  I have an existing powered (amplified) Clarion subwoofer installed already. 
 
My question is, and I realize the powered subwoofer is just getting signal from the speaker wires, but should the subwoofer input come before or after the the amp?  Will it make a difference either way?
 
Thanks so much!



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Posted By: tcss
Date Posted: January 27, 2006 at 11:34 AM
Before. After might overload the input section on your sub.

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Posted By: HBO1
Date Posted: January 27, 2006 at 11:36 AM

Thanks so much, glad I asked about it!

HBO


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