Need Advice on Subwoofers Active/Passive

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BosMossel86

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Hi All,

So I am relatively new to this whole home theaters system but I am relatively technical.

I use to have a Samsung HW-E5500 5.2 home theater system. https://www.comx-computers.co.za/HW-E5500-XA-specifications-78864.htm
I recently invested in an Onkyo TX-NR575E 7.2 amp.
I sold the Samsung amp and kept the speakers to upgrade later.

My problem comes with the Subwoofers. They are Passive, but the AMP needs Active subs.
All the Samsung speakers are 4ohm, and the amp is also 4ohm capable. I connected my subs in series with my Front left and Right speakers, so those channels are running 8 ohm.
Is there a way to be able to use these subs correctly in my system on the Pre sub connections or will I need to sell them and buy Active subs.
(Hoping not as I invested a lot in the amp and will be saving up to build the rest of the system)

I was thinking of installing a Filter as I can hear highs trough the subs, but with them being in Series with my Front channels, I don't think that would work.
I am currently running an Atmos setup 5.0.2 (Subs connected on front channels)

Regards,
Robin

 
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