new subwoofer has rca input only, but receiver (amplified) has only wire level: how to connect?

andreaaaaaa said:
My dad bought the Pioneer it was a mid of the table thing in the dvd era, so I'd say some 300 euros? For a complete 5.1 kit so I wasn't expecting real quality of course. And it does look like they made choices to restrict my ability to upgrade and eventually just get a new all-in-one kit.
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Look, upgrading these was never an option. That's not how this kind of all-in-one product works. You buy it. You run it. When some part of it dies or you want something better, then you buy new.

If you want the option to upgrade then the kind of DVD/BD-based head unit & speaker kit you currently own is definitely not the type of product to buy. You buy something like this instead.
What you're looking for is an AV receiver with a speaker kit. You would then add a Blu-ray player or maybe a PS4 for games/DVD/BD playback.

AV receiver-based systems don't have to be from one manufacturer. You could have a Pioneer receiver with say a JBL Cinema 510 speaker package. The point is you get to pick the best matches to suit your needs and your budget.
 
yeah that's the thing with HTIB, all designed to run together, can't just replace one item- and if you replace with another HTIB then you're in the same situation. It's pretty much like buying standard PC components versus a proprietaryPC, where everything is non standard. PSU, motherboard, videocard, case, even monitor built into it etc etc.

Nothing wrong with buying second hand gear, I've bought a second hand sub in the past. You might be able to get a second hand BK XLS 200 or Gemini, or SB1000.
 
Yeah I see what you mean guys about all in one kits. It's all about compatibility and expandability in the head unit to allow future upgrades.

As for second hand I'm scared that i can't really tell if it's in good condition, actually i should go to some shop to guarantee that for me.
 
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