How is a subwoofer supposed to be placed?

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.

Where do you put the subwoofer for bass?

Typically, you position a subwoofer along the front wall of the room. Moving all of the bass sounds to the subwoofer gives your front speakers the ability to focus on mid- and high-range frequencies. (The subwoofer can handle all the low-frequency bass sounds in a home theater.)

Which way does a 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.

What level should I set my subwoofer?

If the subwoofer is in the same plane as the front speakers, the “normal” or “0 degrees” position is usually right. Adjust the volume or level until the bass level blends in with your other speakers.

Should a subwoofer be on the floor?

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.

Can I place my subwoofer behind me?

You can place a subwoofer behind you or in the back of the room but this is likely not going to be the most optimal location. Ideally, the subwoofer should be placed at the front of the room pulled at least 6-inches away from the wall for the best low-frequency audio signal performance.

Do subwoofers need to be on the floor?

It’s common practice to place a subwoofer at floor level. Low frequencies are less directional than mids and highs and very low frequencies are felt more than they are heard. Keeping the subwoofer close to the floor allows the sound to propagate across the floor and it usually sounds more natural.

Is it better to face sub forward or backwards?

Facing the subwoofer upward while in the trunk, gives you big bass without consuming a lot of space. For example, a subwoofer placed at the right corner of your trunk means louder results for the driver, but better bass response for the passengers.

Should I elevate my subwoofer?

Elevating the subwoofer is beneficial but has its risks as brought out previously. Place the subwoofer at the listening position (where you will be sitting) and play some bass heavy music. Then, crawl to all parts of the room. The place where the bass sounds the best is the ideal location for your subwoofer.