One method for choosing a location that produces very good results, although it’s a bit undignified, is to place the subwoofer temporarily in your listening location, and then sit on the floor in each potential subwoofer location and listen to the results. The locations where the bass sounds powerful, yet clean and not boomy or muddy, are probably good choices for where to place your subwoofer. Alternately, you can simply try the subwoofer in different locations that are compatible with your room decor and choose the location that sounds best.
You will also find that some audio components (especially turntables) are very sensitive to low bass frequencies. Adding a subwoofer may expose this weakness in previously
Before starting, you should locate several pieces of music that you are familiar with that contain substantial low frequency content. Look for music that contains instruments or “interesting” sounds rather than
You will also probably find that, while certain subwoofer locations produce the best result for a single listening position (like your favorite chair), other locations may produce better overall results for a larger area (the entire couch or group of chairs where you and your family sit on Saturday evenings). Always remember that the best location is simply the one that works best for you with your room and your equipment.
Finally, avoid locations that place your
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