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Distributed Bass Array configuration

Please, I don't want to debate the merits of the DBA nor of those who espouse it. I am considering adding two more subwoofers to a system that has two already. To those who use a DBA,I am interested in how you have configured them, specifically--
  1. Do you run in mono, or do you split the array to run in stereo?
  2. What is your approach to setting phase (delay) among speakers that may be facing different directions and are different distances from the listener?
Thanks!
mike_in_nc
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   doogiehowser        "You can't localize 100Hz"
I see you are new here you may want to explore, study, and read some more because 100 hz is very easily localizeable and this can be easily revealed, shown, and demonstrated in tests that are readily and easily repeatable by others wishing to learn the facts.
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What about this:

Subwoofer Placement – No, You Can’t Put it Anywhere | News & Views | Ohm Speakers | Custom Audiophile Speakers for Music & Home Theater


tweak1
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Decades ago I was a partner in Audio Tweakers, Plantation, FL

We did a big 2 day event inviting local audio club

We were promoting Nearfield Pipedream speakers and had the 18s + 2 subwoofers in an awesome converted garage. George Bischoff was there representing Nearfield and set them up.  His sub placement was not good at all. Judd Barber (Joule Electra) was in the room with me when I asked George about the sub placement. He replied, it doesn't matter, as sub bass is non directional. When he left the room I moved them until they integrated. Judd looked at me and said WOW, I never knew otherwise.

hth
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doogiehowser " I see you have been here a long time. Perhaps too long and have been brainwashed to accept anecdotal reports and poorly implemented experiments as fact."

No I conduct my own research, experiments, and explorations you do not know who you are talking to hear you might want to read some of my prior posts.

"We obviously have a different definition of the word fact"

No there is only one definition of the word fact it is true it is immutable it is not open to debate and you will have to accept it (or look very silly in the process!!)

"but feel free to keep using yours"

I do not need your approval, permission, or acceptance to post here no one does this group is governed by moderators


"I would highly encourage you to research the vast amount of facts (real facts) regarding localization of low frequencies."


I encourage you to do your own research on this topic it is so easy to prove that 100 hz bass is localizeable.
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