adding sub to system -- system integration help

[matt99eo]

All, 

I want to experiment with adding a subwoofer to my system.  Currently I am running a Fostex 208EZ's with super tweeters off of a pair of Paramours (running Sophia Electric 300B, 2.V's , and a Hagtech Chime Linestage  (http://hagtech.com/chime.html)

The linestage only has one output pair.  I want to add the sub at the linestage level if possible for tuning.  Any suggestions on configuration and sub design and amplifier? 

 

[Frank Mena]

Check out the Speaker section below and click on the Sexy Speaker link and about 2/3's down there is a Hooking It Up part where it  talks about hooking up a subwoofer to the DIY Fostex Sexy Speaker.  I think the same principles may apply for you.

Cheers
Frank M

 

[Paul Joppa]

A Y-cable or adapter would allow the preamp to drive both amps. This might be preferable with the AC-heated Paramour. Some subs will have a line-level input and output, allowing the amps to be placed by the sub(s) without using Y cables.

 

[glynnw]

In the interest of less wiring, I am thinking of driving my subs by the speaker level inputs, simply jumping off the connections at the main speakers.  Would this result in as good a signal as using the line level sub inputs off the second set of Foreplay III outputs - my speakers are Paramount 300B.