(July 11, 2024) The bass-loving folks at SVS have cooked up a new device to help owners with legacy gear devoid of line-level subwoofer outputs. With its SoundPath Speaker Level Subwoofer Adapter, music fans can effortlessly step down the voltage from a speaker-level connection to RCA line-level voltage, allowing for a safe subwoofer connection that doesn't draw power from the amplifier.
Using the adapter is a breeze. Simply feed it with speaker wire, connect to a sub using RCA cables, adjust your sub’s low-pass filter to set the upper limit for bass playback, set the sub’s gain for seamless sound integration, and you’re done – yup, it's that easy and you're on your way to better low-end performance from your older audio setup.
The device is compact, measuring just slightly bigger than a deck of cards at 1.5” H x 3.9” W x 4.1” D. This means it can be easily tucked away, making it a convenient addition to your rig. It also features 24K gold-plated 5-way speaker binding posts and RCA line-level outputs, giving you the option to run input using bare wire, spade, and banana connectors.
“The SVS SoundPath Speaker Level Subwoofer Adapter is a true problem solver for audio fans, and like with all SVS accessories, it does it in the most high-fidelity way possible,” explains Gary Yacoubian, SVS's President. “Vintage audio gear is experiencing a comeback and we’ve seen a big uptick in demand for people wanting to connect SVS subwoofers to legacy components. We went through an incredibly rigorous design process to ensure performance will exceed the expectations of discerning audiophiles and HiFi enthusiasts.”
You might wonder: if the adapter receives speaker wire directly from terminals on a stereo receiver, what happens to your speakers? How are they connected? That's where the SoundPath Bi-wire Speaker Cable comes into play. It allows for a single output connection from the speaker posts on your receiver, splitting the signal between your stereo speakers and the SoundPath Speaker Level Subwoofer Adapter.
The SoundPath Speaker Level Subwoofer Adapter is shipping now for $79.99.
Here's a complete list of SVS SoundPath Accessories:
- SVS SoundPath Ultra HDMI CableCertified 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1a cable
- SVS SoundPath Subwoofer Isolation System
- SVS SoundPath Subwoofer Cable
- SVS SoundPath Triband Wireless Audio Adapter
- SVS SoundPath RCA Stereo Cable
- SVS SoundPath Ultra Speaker Cable
- SVS SoundPath Bi-Wire Speaker Cable
- SVS SoundPath Balanced XLR Cable
- SVS SoundPath Digital Optical Cable
- SVS SoundPath Speaker Level Subwoofer Adapter
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