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Does the Dayton Audio SUB-1200 work with the Onkyo TX-NR6100?

Verdict
Yes

The SUB-1200 has a line-level input and speaker-level inputs, and the TX-NR6100's 2 subwoofer outputs feed it.

Connection
Line-level
Sub out to its LFE input
Sub outputs
2
On the TX-NR6100
Amplifier
80 W
Built into the SUB-1200

How to connect them

  1. Run a subwoofer cable from the TX-NR6100's sub out 1 to the SUB-1200's line-level input.
  2. Set speakers to Small with an 80 Hz crossover.
  3. Run AccuEQ with its microphone at your seat.

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The specs that decide it

Dayton Audio SUB-1200

Amplifier
80 W
Low end
25 Hz
Inputs
Line, speaker-level
MSRP
$200 each (MSRP, August 2026)
All SUB-1200 specs and pairings

Onkyo TX-NR6100

Amplifier channels
7
Subwoofer outputs
2
MSRP
$799 each (MSRP, May 2025)
All TX-NR6100 specs and pairings

Questions about the SUB-1200 and TX-NR6100

Does the SUB-1200 connect to the TX-NR6100?
Yes. The SUB-1200 has a line-level input and speaker-level inputs, and the TX-NR6100's 2 subwoofer outputs feed it.
What crossover setting should I use with the SUB-1200?
Set your speakers to Small with an 80 Hz crossover: the standard starting point for a receiver and subwoofer, whichever subwoofer you use.
How do I connect the SUB-1200 to the TX-NR6100?
Run a subwoofer cable from the TX-NR6100's sub out 1 to the SUB-1200's line-level input.

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References

  1. Dayton Audio SUB-1200: Owner's manual, parts-express.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Dayton Audio SUB-1200: Manufacturer product page, web.archive.org, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. Onkyo TX-NR6100: Spec sheet, assets.onkyo-av.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  4. Onkyo TX-NR6100: Retailer listing, web.archive.org, retrieved September 15, 2026

Specs verified against the manufacturer's published data. Last checked September 15, 2026.

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