By the way, I should mention that my main speakers at the time were rear-ported, which probably exacerbated the energy distribution into the fireplace behind the speakers. But Vectorman didn't mention what his main speakers are, and IME the speaker radiation pattern affects some room acoustic problems.
Sub In The Fireplace
Was wondering what your thoughts are on this. I currently have a Velodyne HGS 18 II, which I have tucked in my fireplace... The mains sit on either side, with their plane about 2 feet closer to the listener. The fireplace, which I obviously don't use, is pretty much in the middle of the wall. The sub fits easily with approximately 2 - 6 inches of breathing room on any given side. Being in a fireplace, the sub is surrounded by brick on 5 of its 6 sides. The house is on a slab. Is this a good thing? Am I losing anything having it there? Advantages, disadvantages? Should I consider insulating the breathing room the sub has all around it?
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