Yes, you're right when it comes to standard setups as described in the manual. I'm asking here because the EPS500 speaker system has a 2-in-1 amplifier and mixer — so I'm not sure it's possible to connect as you describe

Really great answer. Thank you! I'm not sure how to answer your first questions — is that noted anywhere on the subwoofer's manual?

Thanks very much. I'd have to buy additional cables and adapters to try option 2, so was hoping there was a hard-and-fast answer :P

Thanks. I'm not looking for accurate sound per se with this setup, but "richest" sound with the equipment at hand and without incurring additional expense. In theory, also, which setup is best for live music (either a band or DJ)? (One of them reduces power output too 500W total, and the other bypasses crossover, so I'm assuming the former is better for live and loud.)

Thank you for that. Is this a fire hazard?

@AJHenderson, thanks for replying and clarifying. I appreciate that some folks have high-end speaker systems, but others may not. Down-voting questions based on what speakers a person has available to them feels off-putting

@AJHenderson, I think that this question is applicable in either scenario