Is a down-firing sub into carpet OK?

I have a down-firing sub and it is firing right into carpet? Is this ok or should I get something for the sub to sit on like a slab of marble?

matchstikman08-01-2005 10:44pm

chadnliz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,736 posts 08-02-2005 at 03:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My HSU VT12? sounds great with 3 inch spikes onto carpet
flrnlamb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 508 posts 08-02-2005 at 06:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Contrary to popular belief, downfiring subs are fine on carpet. Bass waves are so long, the thin carpet (relative) is not even a factor to bass response. Infact, firing into a carpet (port as well), if anything, would elimiate some high frequency distortion if at all present. Downfiring designs have this advantage. Still, your main concern with any bass woofer is location and coupling to the room, in relation to where your ears are located.
matchstikman OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 205 posts 08-02-2005 at 05:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the heads up.
gunbei Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,327 posts 08-02-2005 at 05:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Absolutely! It's a highly effective way to scare the carpet critters out of the house.
flrnlamb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 508 posts 08-08-2005 at 09:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If anything, I'd put the slab of marble "on top" of the sub! That added weight should make the response stronger, tighter, and more solid...if anything.