Subwoofer input signal level auto standby annoyance
By Charlie - usenet poster
I have an Onkyo SKW-210 sub that has an annoyingly auto standy high input signal level (where it shuts off if it doesn't get a loud enough input signal). Is there something inside it I can tweak to lower this input signal threshold or something? I bought another brand sub before this one about a year ago (when I bought this one) and there was an internal switch that could make it always on, but I didn't like having to do that since it was annoying having to manually turn it off--and this sub doesn't even have a power switch (have to unplug it) so that's really not an option. I'd really just like to lower its sensitivity to input signal levels so it remains on even on low volume (hence the meaning of a sub in the first place!).
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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posted on Aug 08, 2005
Rogers - usenet poster
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I have the smallest Sunfire sub, the Solitaire 10.
http://www.sunfire.com/Solitai re10.htm
It has a 12-volt DC trigger input for controlling the power, overriding
the input-sensing auto on/off circuit. As long as your preamp or
receiver has a trigger output, this solution will solve your problem.
(My Proceed AVP preamp does have two such outputs. I use one to toggle
power to my power amp.)
That said, I don't use the sub's trigger input. The Sunfire seems to
turn on and off 100% reliably via the input signal.
- Bob
http://www.sunfire.com/Solitai re10.htm
It has a 12-volt DC trigger input for controlling the power, overriding
the input-sensing auto on/off circuit. As long as your preamp or
receiver has a trigger output, this solution will solve your problem.
(My Proceed AVP preamp does have two such outputs. I use one to toggle
power to my power amp.)
That said, I don't use the sub's trigger input. The Sunfire seems to
turn on and off 100% reliably via the input signal.
- Bob
Solution #4
posted on Aug 08, 2005
maartenw - usenet poster
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A technician would have to examine the schematic and see what parts are
involved with the auto-sensing. I wasn't able to find an SK-W210 service
manual, only a W200. If the 210 is the same circuit, then a mod could be
worked out. Trouble is, tech time is expensive - it might cost 100.00 or
more for the job.
Mark Z.
involved with the auto-sensing. I wasn't able to find an SK-W210 service
manual, only a W200. If the 210 is the same circuit, then a mod could be
worked out. Trouble is, tech time is expensive - it might cost 100.00 or
more for the job.
Mark Z.
Solution #5
posted on Aug 08, 2005
2Pansy - usenet poster
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Have had same problem with different subwoofers. Techs tell me to
just turn the switch to "ON" and leave the units on all the time.
Power consumption when no signal is present is pretty low and no harm
will be done.
just turn the switch to "ON" and leave the units on all the time.
Power consumption when no signal is present is pretty low and no harm
will be done.
Solution #6
posted on Aug 08, 2005
Hart - usenet poster
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Well, I'm not even sure this particular sub HAS a switch--but I haven't tried opening it yet so hopefully it does. Hate to waste power like that though--no matter how little. Ah well. Thanks. :/
Oh, just out of curiousity, which subs have you had experience with that don't have this problem (i.e. have higher input signal level thresholds)?
Oh, just out of curiousity, which subs have you had experience with that don't have this problem (i.e. have higher input signal level thresholds)?
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