Hey guys.

I was just setting up my  in my bed room (to have some nice sound for my ) and then I saw that I lost my subwoofers power cord.

Computers etc usually use those fat power cords with 3 holes and my subwoofer uses the same type that comes with the xbox360s which has 2 holes.

What exactly is the difference? Can I use a 3 hole cord for my subwoofer?


Any experts around?


Thanks in advance

The extra hole is earthed, EU Vs US unearthed.

I guess the third one is the ground (positive, negative, ground).

I don't think you should have any problem with it.

I think that as long as it fits in it's okay! But don't mind me I don't know much about this xD

Earthed? That's how it's called in English?

One more day, I more thing I learn.

No.... 'll try to keep this a simple as possible:

3 prong power : the third hole is for the ground lead.. The ground lead is typically connected to a metal chassis, and is safer path should a short occur..

2 prong power: is mostly double insulated and gives another type of protection from a short...

Switching the cables isn't advice cause when a short occurs you and you touch the device it can kill you

neh.. its "grounded"

Only in the U.K.  (earthing system or grounding system)

you can use the three hole cord for anything 2 holes, just not the other way around (the earthing makes it all safer)

In, out and ground. Better?

@Rest. Thanks for clariying that.