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Subwoofers - Front Firing or Down Firing - Which Sounds Best?

Any advantage to woofer cone facing toward listener as opposed to firing down to the floor? Thinking of upgrading my 20 year old B&W ASW-650 sub to get that oh-so-pleasing belly message which lives in the 20-ish Hz range (very rare I know). SVS has the "tube" subwoofer (PC-2000) at a reasonable price. Just wondering if the floor-firing model would disappoint? Wouldn't want the hassle of returning if it did. Any opinions? Current users? Thanks. 
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hleeid
219 posts
 
Great start!
Worth losing the plant stand.
Don't worry about symmetry. Unless you mean visually.


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fuzztone
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One 15" can give you what you want?
If you want good bass in one position only and a wife bitchin' about the whole house booming/pressurized, have at it.
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dweller OP
3,804 posts
 
It's just me and the sweet spot fuzzy. Going to give the "swarm" a try first.
bob540
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@eric_squires.  😂🤣
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pjr801
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If you live on a ground floor ...Step 1 Buy a chainsaw /Step 2 Cut a hole large enough to house your hi-fi on through the floor /Step 3 Pour concrete in the hole to create a stand for hi-fi /Step 4 enjoy/ or repurpose your fireplace.
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