Receivers for surround sound

[95tsi]

Yeah, but half the time, I'm not listening to music at a high enough volume to trigger a powered sub, even with the sensitivity all the way up. A non-powered sub doesn't have that problem.

You shouldnt need to listen at crazy high levels to 'trigger' the sub. The sub gets the same sound signal just is non-powered. So, you should be able to adjust the volume on the sub to make the proper sound for the frequency and the volume. The problem with a non powered sub, in my opinion, is the reciever generally dosnt have enough power going to it to really make it effective at certain frequencies.

[INTRIGUED]

You guys have any preference with banana plugs? Not a fan how the speaker wire connects to the back of this thing and from what it sounds like these plugs work well and just plug right in the back and do the trick. Any direction you want to aim me at?

[95tsi]

I'm using both the banana plugs and just straight wire on mine. The plugs are much easier and might make a better connection, but who knows... certainly are easier though!!!!