Subwoofer boom is too much for me...

Could I tone down the boom on my subwoofer by plugging the port with something like a washcloth? Have you ever tried this and had success?

Thanks for your thoughts.

mikeydee01-11-2023 3:29pm

johnnycamp5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 124 posts 01-11-2023 at 04:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Try it. I’ve done it with different results but IME a properly built sub (ported) should not have a stark difference than a properly built sealed one. Might try the gain first, and the crossover settings and slopes may have more immediate effect than plugging the port
secretguy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,606 posts 01-11-2023 at 04:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Placement.
erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15,911 posts 01-11-2023 at 04:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Placement and EQ are your best friends, followed by a good corner bass trap. Use the AM Acoustics room mode simulator and try to keep your listening location and sub out of the lowest room modes if you can. An EQ and/or bass trap then is your friend. Boomy bass is usually caused by narrow and tall peaks, which ironically, keeps you from turning up the subwoofer! Yes, you can plug a subwoofer, but honestly good to measure if you can. Tailored DSP/EQ for your problem can often be required.