Critical subwoofer tip


I assume that everyone already knows the importance of phase matching a sub to the main speakers but it’s a little more complicated than simple 90 degrees or 180. The B&W sub that I have has four choices. In every case there has been a definite correct position that can be non standard. My current setup shined at 270 degrees vs the std positions. It’s completely obvious and the other choices would not have been satisfying. 
From my lengthy experience I would want a subwoofer with several phase choices. I personally don’t see how one could seamlessly integrate the mains and the sub without this flexibility. No one asked but i thought this info might be useful to anyone purchasing a subwoofer. YMMV
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Unlike millercarbon, I can switch the phasing of my sub and HEAR! the difference. If there was even an ounce of truth in his erroneous, chaotic statement, I could never hear a difference when I switch the phasing! 

Just an incredibly asinine statement that is SO easily proven incorrect!
Phase match is critically important for me when it comes to my Dual SVS SB16 ultra is like day and night 
The effects of adjusting phase can be easily measured from the listening position.
The effects of adjusting phase can be easily measured from the listening position.
I have a question for people who have phase controls for their subs. How do these work? 0 and 180 seems simple enough. Same thing as swapping the speaker leads. How is continuously variable phase control being accomplished though? Is this just a delay circuit? Is it an adjustable all-pass circuit? This is something I have struggled to understand and implement with my DSP module.