Can I use the P4 passive speakers with the Audioengine S8 sub?
Yes! You would just need an amp, like our N22, to supply power to the P4 speakers and connect to the S8.
Support Type: S8 Powered Subwoofer
What surface should I put my S8 on?
We typically recommend using the S8 on a carpeted floor or with some padding under the feet if you have it on a hard floor, as you may notice unwanted noise and/or vibrations from the subwoofer feet on a hard surface at higher volumes. It’s worth noting that placing your S8 on a carpeted area […]
Can the S8 subwoofer be used with the A2 desktop speakers? I don’t see any audio outputs on the rear of the A2 speakers?
With the original A2s (not the A2+ model), there are two ways to connect a powered subwoofer to them. The S8 has two inputs and an output, so you could send the audio signal into the subwoofer from your source, and then use the output to connect to the A2s. The other option would be […]
How do I control the volume of my S8 subwoofer? Do I have to reach behind the S8 each time I want to raise or lower the volume?
Most Audioengine powered speakers have variable RCA outputs for use with a subwoofer like the S8 (the exceptions being the B2 and the 512). This means that the output of the speakers and the RCA output will go up and down together. So once you dial in the volume of your S8, you should be […]