Help connecting Dayton sub to sound card

[ThumperSD]

Im using BX5a monitors (unbalanced) and just got my Dayton SUB100 10" sub today. I am using this cable:
http://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Mini-Plug-Computer-Stereo/dp/B000FEHO0U/

Do I connect the RCA ends to the input and plug the 3.5mm end to the Xonar DX center & subwoofer port? Because I tried this and it does not work.

When connecting it to my ipod, it does work. Any ideas?

This is my sub:
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-633

 

[QuadDragon]

Looks right to me, make sure that your imput is selected correctly in the driver software. Why does the Daton sub have Stereo RCAs anyhow. Shouldn't the sub be mono?
Scratch that, it is mono, I guess the only reason it allows for Stereo imputs is for the RCA back out of the sub. I know that sub would work with a reciever, like an Onkyo that has an LFE output, As the sub is powered there shouldn't be a problem. Let me know if you go tthis working.

 

[450]

Connect only the left RCA. The right RCA is center I believe. (I might have this reversed)

Make sure you have the subwoofer port enabled in your soundcard settings.

 

[dandragonrage]

IMO, don't bother using the LFE channel. Run the fronts through the subwoofer and use the subwoofer's crossover.

Why? Because your front speakers aren't good enough to handle bass, and this way will be the simplest and also relieve your fronts of any demand for bass.

You'd need a male 1/8" to 2x male RCA cord and a 2x male RCA to female RCA (short) cord.

 

[ThumperSD]

I got it working, thanks

 

[450]

I got it working, thanks

What did you end up doing?

 

[ThumperSD]

My sound card was set to 2.0 settings. I had to set it to 5.1 (since there is no 2.1). Im currently trying to find a way to make it 2.1. Would a DAC fix this problem?

 

[dandragonrage]

Do it the way that I said and keep it on 2.0. You don't need the separate LFE channel.

 

[ThumperSD]

Running the front speakers to the sub? I cant connect my BX5a's to the Dayton unfortunately

 

[dandragonrage]

You can using the cables that I mentioned.

 

[ThinJ]

Running the front speakers to the sub? I cant connect my BX5a's to the Dayton unfortunately

I know we talked a little about this already in PM's, but that's actually how mine is hooked up.

Just used a couple of RCA to 1/4" TRS cables.

*Edit*
Actually I'm pretty sure I just ordered one of these and peeled the two sides apart.

 

[ThumperSD]

^ Ordered that cable last night. Thinking about getting a headphone amp now.

 

[ThinJ]

^ Ordered that cable last night. Thinking about getting a headphone amp now.

I like my Little Dot amp, but if you want a little more versatility and to avoid worrying about replacing tubes, I think I'd get a Matrix M-Stage.

 

[ThumperSD]

I'll look into that, thanks. I wonder how much improvement I will get from my ATH-M50s.

 

[ThinJ]

I'll look into that, thanks. I wonder how much improvement I will get from my ATH-M50s.

Mild improvement, if any. The M50's are pretty efficient right out of the box.

 

[DMarti]

Sorry I am an audio n00b, how exactly would I connect the BX5a's & Dayton SUB to my computer on-board sound card with the cable you linked to?

 

[ThinJ]

Sorry I am an audio n00b, how exactly would I connect the BX5a's & Dayton SUB to my computer on-board sound card with the cable you linked to?

It's not the only cable you need for the whole setup.

You need a 3.5mm Stereo to Stereo RCA cable to go from the PC to the Sub, and then the Stereo RCA to 1/4 TRS cable to go from the Sub to the BX5a's.

 

[DMarti]

It's not the only cable you need for the whole setup.

You need a 3.5mm Stereo to Stereo RCA cable to go from the PC to the Sub, and then the Stereo RCA to 1/4 TRS cable to go from the Sub to the BX5a's.

ok thanks. So the 3.5mm Stereo to Stereo RCA cable to go from the PC to the Sub into the Low level input then the Stereo RCA to 1/4 TRS cable to go from the Sub low level out to the BX5a's input right ?


Thanks, just don't want to screw these up.