Why does my subwoofer have no sound?

Ensure the power cord of the subwoofer is connected to a working AC outlet. Ensure the speaker settings on the stereo system or TV have been configured properly to use the subwoofer. IMPORTANT: Certain speaker settings may disable the subwoofer. Trying a different speaker setting may resolve the issue.

How do I control the volume on my subwoofer?

Set that volume

First, set the crossover. This is the frequency at which your subwoofer starts playing bass notes.
Next, adjust the gain (or volume).
If you have a phase switch, switch it between 0 and 180 degrees and see if you hear a difference.

Does an active subwoofer need an amp?

Subwoofers are designed to reproduce low-frequency sounds. This takes a lot of power. The types of subwoofers that need an external amp to work are known as passive subwoofers, while those that can function without an amp are known as powered or active subwoofers.

What should subwoofer volume be set at?

With regard to volume, a common mistake is to crank your subwoofer’s volume dial to its maximum setting. Instead, set the volume dial to about 75% or so and adjust the subwoofer output level from your A/V receiver or preamp/processor instead.

How do I set the subwoofer volume level?

you came accoss the answer in your last post. Using AVIA, put the subwoofer test tone ‘Left Speaker + Sub’ on a continual repeat by selecting ‘Repeat Patteren On’ from the main screen, then use that one test tone alone to calibrate your sub level using your meter. The sound will alternate back and forth between your sub and your left front speaker.

Can a subwoofer volume pad be turned off?

Yep it happens sometimes. The point is that, in theory, on some subwoofers the volume pad is a filter which reduces the incoming signal. The cleanest path is with this filter bypassed entirely (basically by turning it all the way up). IN THEORY.

How does a subwoofer work in a speaker system?

One of those ports has my sound system plugged into it with the subwoofer unplugged, another port has my active subwoofer plugged into it. The sound system is set to ‘Front Speaker Out’ the subwoofer is set to ‘Centre/Subwoofer out’ sound is delivered to both outputs in the speaker configuration “5.1” on Realtek Audio manager.

Why is my subwoofer output low when playing music?

This is where it gets weird, with all outputs on 100% when playing music there is barely any Volume from the sub, If I click the ‘Subwoofer’ Icon on the diagram of a 5.1 producing the standard realtek testing sound it blasts it so loud it almost shattered my windows.

How does a self contained Active Subwoofer work?

A self-contained active subwoofer combines a subwoofer with a line-level crossover and power amplifier in one cabinet, eliminating the need for separate boxes and amplifiers. Such a subwoofer has line-level inputs (which are fed from the preamplifier), line-level outputs (which drive the power amp), and a volume control for the subwoofer level.

Why is my subwoofer output low in Realtek?

The weird thing is that if I click the subwoofer in Realtek audio manager it gives a sound so loud It almost shattered the windows in my house… yet when I play music through Google chrome or itunes or even media player I get a low volume. What do? because 2.1 and 2.0 sets connect up with only one 3.5mm plug. this is the green colored port.