How Do I Position My Loudspeakers and Subwoofer For My Home Theater System? - Blu-ray Forum

Opips2 · 11-25-2008, 06:16 AM

Most I see, a place the Subwoofer to the left or right of the television.

Why not?... place the subwoofer near soft lovechair when i feel vibration earthquake.

Carlsberg19 · 11-25-2008, 06:20 AM

LOL! i guess you could do that, the closer the better!

Blu_Ray_Fan · 11-25-2008, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Opips2

Most I see, a place the Subwoofer to the left or right of the television.

Why not?... place the subwoofer near soft lovechair when i feel vibration earthquake.

Most people have more then one veiwer in there theatre's. If your the only veiwer, sit on the damn thing!

As far as advise, post a pic of your room and we can give you a few ideas. But to get the best overalll sound, you will have to experiment and move the sub around.

Opips2 · 11-25-2008, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu_Ray_Fan

Most people have more then one veiwer in there theatre's. If your the only veiwer, sit on the damn thing!

As far as advise, post a pic of your room and we can give you a few ideas. But to get the best overalll sound, you will have to experiment and move the sub around.

thanks, I'll try to experiment the subwoofer position, if too loud. I would like up bass and volume is low.

SDBlu · 11-25-2008, 07:40 AM

I have my sub next to my sofa and chair, adjacent to my display and front three...and i love it. Still sounds awesome and i can definitely feel the rumble with the sub close by.

crazyBLUE · 11-25-2008, 09:37 AM

The sub can be placed anywhere in the the room . You can hide it behind something or have it in view ! It doesn't matter because you will hear it where ever it is !!!

Carlsberg19 · 11-25-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

The sub can be placed anywhere in the the room . You can hide it behind something or have it in view ! It doesn't matter because you will hear it where ever it is !!!

You would feel your sub perhaps! i couldnt be moer envious of your fantastic set up and big bastard subwoofer. Nice job

Static · 11-25-2008, 09:57 AM

Heres a little trick I picked up a year ago on the THX site. Put the sub where the listener is gonna be and play a tone over the sub, whether its test noise or just a good bassy song. Then move around the room untill you find one of the spots where the bass collects and becomes loud and deep, it's usually pretty easy to find. Then just put your sub there. If you want to feel your sub then maybe get a sub that supports below 20hz like a Definitive sub, but I would really recommend a buttkicker!

Beta Man · 11-25-2008, 01:06 PM

Mine is halfway between the seating position and the screen, on the right hand side wall..... there is a wall (because of a bathroom) that it is also on...... so it's practically a corner placement, but not one of the four "main" corners..... I came up with this placement after various tests..... this probably wouldn't work for most, but due to the angled ceilings, and window placements (which are blocked out, but they have "Cubby-holes" so to speak that traps sound) this was the best placement I was able to find.

Here is a picture, and you'll have to visualize where the sub is etc.....

You can see the subwoofer past the seats on the right (that's a riser behind those seats) and the seats are obviously facing the screen......

If anything, I guess my point is, it depends on the limitations your room has, and everyone's placement may vary......

musicman1999 · 11-26-2008, 01:15 AM

follow static's advice that is the best way to position your sub, when you do this you will see how important proper placement really is. walk around the room and you will hear good spots for bass and bad spots, put it in the best spot that is practical, in my room that spot turned out to be almost in the middle of my room so i had to go to number 2.

bill

ozzman · 11-26-2008, 01:31 AM

When i had one sub it was on the left side of the T.V .
it did very well there.
when i got my second sub i just put it on the other side

This is a older pic ,but you can still see where the subs sit

https://forum.blu-ray.com/attachment...1&d=1226028717

Some people complain that if you put the sub in the corner of your room it can sound boomy.
I had this problem ,so i know of this first hand,but i think that depends on the size of your room as well

Big Daddy · 11-26-2008, 02:05 AM

It is amazing. We have two threads with sticky on them that deal with this topic and nobody bothers to read them. Shame on me for wasting my time to write them.

Read A Guide to Subwoofers: Characteristics, Placement, & Adjustments and A Guide to Subwoofers (Part II): Standing Waves & Room Modes. That second thread took me two months to write. Read it and make me feel better.

ozzman · 11-26-2008, 02:10 AM

You know what it is BigDaddy ,New members and thats why you do such a good job coming into these threads and letting the new guy know where the threads are.
Your works is never done. LOL

crazyBLUE · 11-26-2008, 02:14 AM

+1

SDBlu · 11-26-2008, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

It is amazing. We have two threads with sticky on them that deal with this topic and nobody bothers to read them. Shame on me for wasting my time to write them.

Read A Guide to Subwoofers: Characteristics, Placement, & Adjustments and A Guide to Subwoofers (Part II): Standing Waves & Room Modes. That second thread took me two months to write. Read it and make me feel better.

Big Daddy, I already read em, but i will read em again buddy, just for you

Big Daddy · 11-26-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MarcosG

Big Daddy, I already read em, but i will read em again buddy, just for you

Thanks, you are a real gentleman. After all, we Southern Californians have to take care of each other.

haste · 11-26-2008, 10:42 AM

My sub is right behind my main seating position. feel the rumble baby!

it also happened to be the 2nd best position in the room. the 1st position was in the way and an eyesore.

1st pic

2nd pic

ixlegitballinxl · 11-30-2008, 01:54 AM

Sub placement, hmmm, depends on the layout of your room... every room has a different sweet spot...i find the bass hits better on the right side of my tv v.s. left by the corner of the room.

Move your sub around to different locations until you find your "sweet spot"

11-25-2008, 06:16 AM	#1
Opips2 Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Edmonton, AB Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:175 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	How Do I Position My Loudspeakers and Subwoofer For My Home Theater System? Most I see, a place the Subwoofer to the left or right of the television. Why not?... place the subwoofer near soft lovechair when i feel vibration earthquake.

11-25-2008, 09:57 AM	#8
Static Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Heres a little trick I picked up a year ago on the THX site. Put the sub where the listener is gonna be and play a tone over the sub, whether its test noise or just a good bassy song. Then move around the room untill you find one of the spots where the bass collects and becomes loud and deep, it's usually pretty easy to find. Then just put your sub there. If you want to feel your sub then maybe get a sub that supports below 20hz like a Definitive sub, but I would really recommend a buttkicker! Last edited by Static; 11-25-2008 at 11:12 AM.

11-26-2008, 01:31 AM	#11
ozzman Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:St. Catharines ONT Home Theater Gallery:37	When i had one sub it was on the left side of the T.V . it did very well there. when i got my second sub i just put it on the other side This is a older pic ,but you can still see where the subs sit https://forum.blu-ray.com/attachment...1&d=1226028717 Some people complain that if you put the sub in the corner of your room it can sound boomy. I had this problem ,so i know of this first hand,but i think that depends on the size of your room as well Last edited by ozzman; 11-26-2008 at 01:52 AM.

11-26-2008, 02:10 AM	#13
ozzman Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:St. Catharines ONT Home Theater Gallery:37	You know what it is BigDaddy ,New members and thats why you do such a good job coming into these threads and letting the new guy know where the threads are. Your works is never done. LOL Last edited by ozzman; 11-26-2008 at 02:19 AM.

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11-25-2008, 06:20 AM	#2
Carlsberg19 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Donegal, Ireland Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:58 Blu-ray reviews:7	LOL! i guess you could do that, the closer the better!

11-25-2008, 07:40 AM	#5
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	I have my sub next to my sofa and chair, adjacent to my display and front three...and i love it. Still sounds awesome and i can definitely feel the rumble with the sub close by.

11-25-2008, 09:37 AM	#6
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	The sub can be placed anywhere in the the room . You can hide it behind something or have it in view ! It doesn't matter because you will hear it where ever it is !!!

11-25-2008, 01:06 PM	#9
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Mine is halfway between the seating position and the screen, on the right hand side wall..... there is a wall (because of a bathroom) that it is also on...... so it's practically a corner placement, but not one of the four "main" corners..... I came up with this placement after various tests..... this probably wouldn't work for most, but due to the angled ceilings, and window placements (which are blocked out, but they have "Cubby-holes" so to speak that traps sound) this was the best placement I was able to find. Here is a picture, and you'll have to visualize where the sub is etc..... You can see the subwoofer past the seats on the right (that's a riser behind those seats) and the seats are obviously facing the screen...... If anything, I guess my point is, it depends on the limitations your room has, and everyone's placement may vary......

11-26-2008, 01:15 AM	#10
musicman1999 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	follow static's advice that is the best way to position your sub, when you do this you will see how important proper placement really is. walk around the room and you will hear good spots for bass and bad spots, put it in the best spot that is practical, in my room that spot turned out to be almost in the middle of my room so i had to go to number 2. bill

11-26-2008, 02:05 AM	#12
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	It is amazing. We have two threads with sticky on them that deal with this topic and nobody bothers to read them. Shame on me for wasting my time to write them. Read A Guide to Subwoofers: Characteristics, Placement, & Adjustments and A Guide to Subwoofers (Part II): Standing Waves & Room Modes. That second thread took me two months to write. Read it and make me feel better.

11-26-2008, 02:14 AM	#14
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	+1

11-26-2008, 10:42 AM	#17
haste Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:1	My sub is right behind my main seating position. feel the rumble baby! it also happened to be the 2nd best position in the room. the 1st position was in the way and an eyesore. 1st pic 2nd pic

11-30-2008, 01:54 AM	#18
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	Sub placement, hmmm, depends on the layout of your room... every room has a different sweet spot...i find the bass hits better on the right side of my tv v.s. left by the corner of the room. Move your sub around to different locations until you find your "sweet spot"

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