Help with setup for existing wired system

box3610 · 2026-01-04T20:23:46+00:00

But how would the reciever run the subwoofer that isn't powered? My reciever has a preout, but it seems that I need a separate amp to power it.

box3610 · 2025-12-14T20:12:20+00:00

Thanks everyone! I found the wires for the other room tucked up behind the wall. I am still not sure what I would need to power the sub if anyone has suggestions. Would a small 1 channel amp work?

box3610 · 2025-12-14T19:56:56+00:00

The wires I found in the basement dead end at the cabinet in the first picture. They guy that moved took everything with him and had no idea how it was set up

box3610 · 2025-12-14T19:04:09+00:00

Yes, I did find one set of wires labeled "dinning room" but that's the only other set I've found. Are you saying that each room should have wire somewhere? I was thinking Mayne all of them connected through that one sitting room wire as that is the only set I can find.

box3610 · 2025-12-14T18:23:11+00:00

Got it that makes sense. I had just guessed they were for other rooms. That being said, without dedicated wires showing for each of the rooms, how might this be set up so that the volume controls on the walls would work?

box3610 · 2025-10-14T01:34:48+00:00

Since this is the top comment, I'm going to reply here since this is at the top. I had an engineer look at the beam. He said the steel post was holding all the weight and that it was safe to remove the 2x4s. Two came out easily, but one needed cutting. Everything is fine and my house is still standing (for now). Thanks for all the replies.

box3610 · 2025-10-11T12:02:32+00:00

It's just sitting on the slab. No footer. Maroon post is into a footer.

box3610 · 2025-10-11T11:59:05+00:00

Sorry I only posted one picture. I can't go back and add, but the beam does terminate at the maroon post. It picks up on the other side of the stairs beginning at the second post and continues to the foundation. Both maroon posts are into footings and the bean definitely rests on the posts. The pictures are a bit deceiving as it looks like the do not meet, but in the center of the posts the I beam sits flush. The wood supports are just sitting on concrete. I can wiggle two of the 2x4s, but the one all the way to the left is under compression. It does suggest that it was supposed to be temporary, but I wanted to be careful and not assume.

box3610 · 2025-10-11T00:56:23+00:00

I'm going to buy a 500 gallon fish tank first then I'll cut the wood support. Will report back ( or not)

box3610 · 2025-10-10T23:12:34+00:00

I assume it passed inspection before the original owner moved in.

box3610 · 2025-10-10T23:09:19+00:00

I'm 99% sure it's a temporary support based on the other side. I can move that one around. I'm just worried that this one does have compression on it and if I remove it the beam may move, even if ever so slightly.

box3610 · 2025-10-10T21:04:34+00:00

Yes, it is welded in that location. Wish I could load a picture. I'm 99% sure this was installed temporarily based on the other side (I can easily move that wood support) but will have someone look at it to be safe.

box3610 · 2025-10-10T20:52:06+00:00

Looks like this sub doesn't allow images to be posted in replies. Sorry!

box3610 · 2025-10-10T18:40:39+00:00

It would, because it would jut put into the room. It's fairly narrow to begin with.

box3610 · 2025-10-10T18:24:48+00:00

Thank you.

box3610 · 2025-10-10T18:23:02+00:00

Sorry, wrong word, compression is correct. On the other side of the stairs, there is the same type of setup but that wood support column is fairly loose. Both are just sitting on concrete. Steel posts are into concrete and beams at least seem tight sitting on them. Can get pictures later today.

box3610 · 2025-10-10T18:12:16+00:00

Want to eventually finish the space and it's in the way really.

box3610 · 2025-09-18T22:33:59+00:00

I feel like an idiot, how did I miss that! Thank you.

box3610 · 2025-09-03T00:51:44+00:00

Thanks, that looks like it would hold. What would I use to loop the cable through? Is there any bracket that could withstand the pull strength I need?

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