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12/5/2005 7:39:59 AM EDT
Im building a cusom subwoofer cabinet and was wondering where in location to the couch should I try to place it?

Thanks
12/5/2005 12:25:07 PM EDT
[#1]
In a corner either on the floor or close to the ceiling.  The more walls close to the sub, the better.
Doesn't matter in relation to the sitting area.
12/6/2005 4:08:11 PM EDT
[#2]
I have mine situated at the end of the sofa.... angled slightly towards it, works a treat!  
12/7/2005 10:36:43 AM EDT
[#3]
You mean you don't sit on yours?
12/7/2005 5:24:35 PM EDT
[#4]
I have a serious answer.  Trust me...

You have two choices.

#1 Sit in your normal viewing position.  Have some one else move the sub around the room until you like the sound... and leave it there.

#2  Put the SUB in YOUR normal viewing position.  YOU move around the room until you like the sound... and then put the sub THERE.

have a good one.
12/7/2005 5:30:25 PM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
I have a serious answer.  Trust me...

You have two choices.

#1 Sit in your normal viewing position.  Have some one else move the sub around the room until you like the sound... and leave it there.

#2  Put the SUB in YOUR normal viewing position.  YOU move around the room until you like the sound... and then put the sub THERE.

have a good one.



What is a good test sound?  Movie bass is so much just the hit and not a constant sound.  
12/7/2005 6:37:41 PM EDT
[#6]
The real fun comes when you try and position multiple subs optimally....
12/7/2005 7:16:28 PM EDT
[#7]
Can i put my TV on my sub? If i shield it and do some type of a dampning system?
12/7/2005 7:24:26 PM EDT
[#8]
keep it low, as low-tone vibrations mixing with higher-set tones in the air sounds relly strange and can be distorted.

Dont put anything on top of the sub because it will rattle, or in the case of putting a TV on top of it, distort the image and feed itself. Just think of constantly shaking a DVD player while watching a movie. No good.

Listen to Stainless. Good call
12/10/2005 5:48:53 AM EDT
[#9]

Quoted:
I have a serious answer.  Trust me...

You have two choices.

#1 Sit in your normal viewing position.  Have some one else move the sub around the room until you like the sound... and leave it there.

#2  Put the SUB in YOUR normal viewing position.  YOU move around the room until you like the sound... and then put the sub THERE.

have a good one.




Number 1 is the proper way to do it. Generally speaking, in the front to one side usually works altough your room dimensions may create standing waves in certain positions.
12/10/2005 5:51:05 AM EDT
[#10]
I believe subs are non-directional so it dosen't really matter wher you put it.
12/10/2005 6:07:19 AM EDT
[#11]

Quoted:
I believe subs are non-directional so it dosen't really matter wher you put it.



No, they produce sound that is highly reflective, which people call non-directional.  Placement is for getting the reflections you want.  The  default position is a corner because that is where three reflecive surfaces are located that can put the sound out into the room.
12/10/2005 6:15:11 AM EDT
[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I believe subs are non-directional so it dosen't really matter wher you put it.



No, they produce sound that is highly reflective, which people call non-directional.  Placement is for getting the reflections you want.  The  default position is a corner because that is where three reflecive surfaces are located that can put the sound out into the room.



+1
12/10/2005 9:18:50 AM EDT
[#13]

Quoted:
What is a good test sound?  Movie bass is so much just the hit and not a constant sound.  



something Lucas did or allowed to use THX
The THX opening has a lot of bass
12/10/2005 9:51:56 AM EDT
[#14]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I have a serious answer.  Trust me...

You have two choices.

#1 Sit in your normal viewing position.  Have some one else move the sub around the room until you like the sound... and leave it there.

#2  Put the SUB in YOUR normal viewing position.  YOU move around the room until you like the sound... and then put the sub THERE.

have a good one.




Number 1 is the proper way to do it. Generally speaking, in the front to one side usually works altough your room dimensions may create standing waves in certain positions.



+1