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Can I connect old subwoofer to new soundbar?

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William Smith

Published Mar 14, 2026

Can I connect old subwoofer to new soundbar?

You can’t add a standalone subwoofer to most soundbars. It’s typically only possible when both the soundbar and the subwoofer are sold together and designed to natively connect to one another.

Can you connect any subwoofer to any soundbar?

You can connect any wireless subwoofer to a soundbar by adding a receiver, connect a stereo mini mixer with a soundbar, and then add any subwoofer to your system. You can pair both devices using Bluetooth technology.

Can a sound bar be connected to a subwoofer?

The other main option for connecting a soundbar to a subwoofer is by purchasing them together. Many soundbars are now packaged with a subwoofer and/or extra speakers to create a better surround sound experience.

Where to place a subwoofer in a room?

Placement varies from room to room, but subwoofers are usually best in the front of the room and in a corner. Although, you shouldn’t be afraid to test out different locations for the best sound for your room, and you can reference our guide on subwoofer placement to some pointers here.

Can you add a subwoofer to a Sonos sound bar?

For example, if you buy a Bose soundbar, you can purchase a Bose-compatible subwoofer to connect to it, such as a Bose Bass Module 500 subwoofer (on Amazon) or the Bose Bass Module 700 sub (on Amazon). The same goes for Sonos soundbars, which can connect to the Sonos Sub (on Amazon).

Can a sound bar be connected to an AV receiver?

Yet another option would be to use a passive three- or five-channel soundbar connected to an AV receiver. With that configuration, you could use the AVR’s subwoofer output, which would also provide the benefit of flexible setup options when it comes to subwoofer crossover point and distance compensation adjustments.

The other main option for connecting a soundbar to a subwoofer is by purchasing them together. Many soundbars are now packaged with a subwoofer and/or extra speakers to create a better surround sound experience.

How to set secure link to wireless subwoofer?

Using a small pin, press the Secure Link button on the subwoofer. Wait up to 2 minutes for SUCCEED to appear on the display of the sound bar. If FAILED appears, re-position the subwoofer and repeat the steps above. Press AMP MENU to exit. Set the RF wireless frequency. AUTO: the system automatically selects the channel transmission.

For example, if you buy a Bose soundbar, you can purchase a Bose-compatible subwoofer to connect to it, such as a Bose Bass Module 500 subwoofer (on Amazon) or the Bose Bass Module 700 sub (on Amazon). The same goes for Sonos soundbars, which can connect to the Sonos Sub (on Amazon).

Placement varies from room to room, but subwoofers are usually best in the front of the room and in a corner. Although, you shouldn’t be afraid to test out different locations for the best sound for your room, and you can reference our guide on subwoofer placement to some pointers here.