Yes. You will not need an amp for your sub, because one is built in. You havent mentioned your main speakers. If you already have or opt for passive speakers, you will need an external amp.
Do powered speakers need an amp?
Powered speakers do not need an amplifier. They have an amplifier already installed in them which is why they are called powered speakers to begin with. Depending on the speakers input options, you can hook them up to different audio sources without the need for a separate amplifier.
Do active subwoofers have built in amplifiers?
Active subwoofers, also known as powered subwoofers, include their own power source, such as a built-in amplifier. Active subwoofers are easy to set up and are best used in a single subwoofer configuration. Because of this, placement is more important with active subwoofers.
Can you hook up subwoofers to a stock stereo?
For us humans, that just means youll get phenomenal sound ALL while keeping your factory stereo and controls. So now you know – its definitely possible to install a subwoofer and amplifier to your factory system, and still have it sounding good.
Can you connect speakers to a powered subwoofer?
A powered subwoofer (active subwoofer) cannot act as the power source for speakers in your sound system. While a powered subwoofer has a built-in amplifier and does not rely on an additional power source for itself, the equipment does not have a speaker input/output capacity to supply power.
Can you use a subwoofer as a speaker?
Subwoofers are designed for low-frequency audio signal emissions including their structural design, included components, and available input or output ports. Subs cannot be used as speakers because they do not have the capacity to stream high-frequency audio signals required by other speakers.
How can you tell if a speaker is active?
In the simplest terms, an active speaker is one that has its own amplifier built into the cabinet. A passive speaker draws its power from an external amp and is connected to that amp via speaker wire. Passive speakers tend to be for home use.
Can an amp power subs and speakers?
An amp with five channels can power your entire car audio system: Two speakers in the front; Two speakers in the rear; and, One subwoofer.
Can I connect a passive subwoofer to a powered subwoofer?
You need to connect a speaker to line level converter to the subwoofer speaker out of the HTS. You will only need to use one channel of it. You could leave the passive subwoofer connected with the active sub or use just the active sub.