Does direction of subwoofer matter?

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For the best sound quality, the subwoofer should be placed with the speaker facing out to the room, and the port should be away from a wall. Bass waves travel in all directions, but it's important to have the speaker facing your main listening area.

What direction should my subwoofer face?

In general, a subwoofer should be placed in a way that it's facing the main listening area. Generally speaking, a front-firing subwoofer needs to be facing out towards the room.

Is subwoofer sound directional?

Subwoofer Sound Should Be Non-Directional Due to the non-directionality of extreme low-frequency sound, a subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room where it sounds best in relation to the room size, floor type, furnishings, and wall construction.

Where is the best place to position a subwoofer?

front Subwoofer placement in the front of the room is the most common and usually results in the best blending with the main speakers and center channel and minimizes localization effects. Bass is omni-directional.

Where is the best place to place a subwoofer?

A subwoofer placed in the corner of a room may increase the subwoofer's output – causing the sub to sound louder. Try placing your subwoofer in a corner and see how it sounds. However, depending on your floor space, a corner might not be a viable option for your subwoofer if it's too far from your listening area.

Why is bass less directional?

Theoretically it becomes non-directional when the sound wavelength is longer then the distance between our ears. Our brain determines where the sound came from by checking the delay between when the sound hits our left ear and right ear.

Can a subwoofer be placed anywhere?

Placing a subwoofer in the corner of a room can increase its output, making it sound louder. The great thing about a subwoofer (especially a wireless subwoofer) is it can be situated almost anywhere on your floor space. There is no formula for locating the best spot. And, it's truly your personal preference.

What should subwoofer volume be set at?

Your speakers' or subwoofer's user manual may offer specific guidance in this area; otherwise use the Audiophiliac's crossover recommendations: for small speakers with 2- or 3-inch woofers, try settings between 150 and 200Hz; for midsize speakers with 4- or 5-inch woofers, use 80 or 100Hz; and with large bookshelf …

Can I place subwoofer horizontally?

What is this? Down-firing subwoofers can never be placed on their side. They are intended to use the floor to amplify the bass. Orienting them on their side will result in a disproportionate amount of bass being amplified through the air.