Page 1 of Can I use an Active Sub with 5.1 outputs?

I plan on buying an DD & DTS amp at a later date but in the meantime i`d like to know if its possible to use an active sub using the subwoofer output from the 5.1 out, as well as using my current pro-logic setup?
will this create any problems and if so what?

No, unfortunately the digital out is a bit stream which your subwoofer wont be able to understand (unless it had a 5.1 decoder on it, highly unlikely :-) ) however some subwoofers will sit in series with the front speakers which may for you be an option if they support this.

the dvd player has the decoder onboard :-)
it outputs the decoded signal as analogue (i think)
Is the high level option any good?

You should be able to plug the active sub into the sub output on the back of the dvd player that has onboard decoding/5.1 output.


James

:)
I think i`ll just save the extra £50 or so and go for a DD & DTS amp first
less confusion in the long run methinks ;-)
thanx for the replies though