Placement of subwoofers
Hi All. I would appreciate your views as to the placement of subwoofers in my system. I attach 2 pictures of my room for your reference below:-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18w78TPuX5b9NnpA0msXvWH5Pt1ytL0NF/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zo9AMKBQ07HHJHxbAPcAaB8s_NCtK6Fz/view?usp=sharing
Based on the reading that I have done, I understand that the subwoofers should be placed alongside / parallel to the main speakers, and not behind them. If this is so, should the subwoofers be on the inside or outside of the main speakers? Right now they are positioned on the outside of my main speakers, but they are behind them by 1 to 2 feet. I feel that this is a system weakness and have been contemplating relocating my subwoofers as a result.
Also, my subwoofers are placed very close to other bulky furniture, which leads me to wonder as to the effect on the sound emanating from the subwoofers. Will this effect or otherwise block the sound from my subwoofers?
FYI due to the WAF, I unfortunately have limited choices in the placement of my subwoofers.
Any input would be welcome.
Thanks!
The bulky furniture won’t matter as bass waves are omnidirectional. Place one in the front left corner (try facing into the room, then, try facing the wall about 2 inches away and see what you like better.) If possible place the second in the back of the room, try both midwall and in the opposite corner and see what sounds better. I am sure your wife won’t like bass traps so you can get a DSPeaker 8033 II to EQ them once they are placed. Check this out: https://www.dspeaker.com/anti-mode-8033
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subwoofers sound best where they sound the best, not necessarily even with your msin speaker. the general area you have them in could bo ok but i bet they need more distance from the wall to sound smoother, typically at least 12 to 20 inches. close to the wall often produces an annoying one note peak. i suggest an app and some pink noise to measure the response while seated at your listening spot. you want to position them to reduce any narrow peaks. |
Looks like you have a solid choice of gear there. Like many of us, you don't have a dedicated space, and limited to getting the most out of a living area-more importantly BOSS approval. I'd try placing one behind the listening if possible. Trust your ears. I have 2 RELs- both of which are behind the listening sofa. Very convincing and no unsightly additional boxes cluttering up the area. "Based on the reading that I have done, I understand that the subwoofers should be placed alongside / parallel to the main speakers, and not behind them. " REL training w/John Hunter I attended had them behind the speakers. The corner of the room was used as starting point and pulled out. Also, the main speakers weren't necessarily equi distant in positioning. Final positioning would look odd, but sound great. Speaker positioning was treated like focusing binoculars. No lasers, tape measure, DSP. My 2 REL's are behind the listening sofa alongside the side walls. |
