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Anyone have Bookshelf speakers mounted over top of their subs??

Like the title says, I was wondering if many have done this to get a true stereo sound with dual subs, and bookshelf speakers?  My current set up is SVS ultra bookshelves, and 1 SVS sb2000 for now, adding another sub soon. I would like to build speaker stands to where the subs slide under the bookshelf speakers, and I haven't seen it done anywhere, just wondering if it is an idea worth pursuit?
musicjones
erik_squires
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Have you tried the inverted process ?

If you lack measurement tools, which IMHO are essential,  you can put the sub where you sit, and you walk around the room until you hear the best bass. Then swap you and the sub. :)
rbstehno
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I did this years ago using Totem Mani 2's with 2 NHT sub two subwoofers. Worked very well. You might not have the ultimate degree of moving the speakers around for the best performance for both the sub and the main speakers, it worked for me
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imhififan
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Some example:
https://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/yg_acoustics_anat_reference_ii_professional_loudspeake...

https://rbhsound.com/t2.php
erik_squires
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GIK is a great manufacturer, you are lucky to have them nearby.

Bass traps remove the inevitability of nulls. :)

You'll need EQ, but traps + EQ can really do wonders.

I recommend you use a descending target curve, about 1-1.3dB/octave.

Best,

E
erik_squires
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There are several professional acoustic articles about this, but yes, you get rid of nulls by using bass traps first, and then EQ becomes possible. The other way around, not so much.

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