Subwoofer Placement? - Blu-ray Forum

Disky76 · 02-12-2009, 06:32 PM

Okay, here is my dilemma.

I am setting up a home cinema in my front room - the dimensions of the room are 16X12. My projector should be arriving today, and my screen (100" Draper) should be arriving next week. I am in the process of selecting a receiver (looking at a Yamaha) and I already have a set of speakers.

My plan is to keep the receiver, Blu-Ray player, etc at the opposite end of the screen near the projector. So, I would be running cables for the center, left and right channels across the room. I thought that might be easier than trying to run a mish-mosh of cables from the opposite end of the room to the projector.

I stopped and said, "Crap! I forgot about the subwoofer!"

If I place my sub at the opposite wall from the screen - near the seating and near the receiver and projector - will that be weird since the screen will be about 14 feet away on the opposite wall?

Or should I look into either placing my electronics closer to the screen? Or is there a way that I can run a subwoofer cable across the room?

Thanks in advance!!

leov36 · 02-12-2009, 06:46 PM

you could always buy a extra long rca cable (subwoofer cable) for a very inexpensive price from online cable retailers. its probably better than moving all your gear near your screen (distraction)

Disky76 · 02-12-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by leov36

you could always buy a extra long rca cable (subwoofer cable) for a very inexpensive price from online cable retailers. its probably better than moving all your gear near your screen (distraction)

That's a relief! I was hoping that they made long RCA cables!

** smacks self on forehead **

gearyt · 02-12-2009, 06:51 PM

Make sure you use a Subwoofer cable, RG-6 type and not a cheapie RCA
see multiple threads...

Beta Man · 02-12-2009, 08:37 PM

Not sure why you think the FRONT of the room is automatically the ideal placement for the subwoofer anyways

My sub is halfway between the seating, and the screen.

Twitch9 · 02-12-2009, 09:01 PM

all your answers here

http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/sp...ofer-placement

http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/sp...ent-guidelines

Beta Man · 02-12-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Twitch9

all your answers here

http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/sp...ofer-placement

But by the sound of it..... the OP hasn't tested out placements for his sub yet....

I think he's under the assumption that the sub is always supposed to be in the front, by the screen. That was my point.

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If I place my sub at the opposite wall from the screen - near the seating and near the receiver and projector - will that be weird since the screen will be about 14 feet away on the opposite wall?

Big Daddy · 02-13-2009, 12:09 AM

For subwoofer cables, you can try Monoprice.com, but they only have a limited selection.

A better choice is Pro Sattellite Supply Comapny. They make custom RG6 cables with RCA connectors from 3 ft up to 150 ft. You can order them in white or black. Their prices are low and they deliver very fast.

For subwoofer placement and other settings, see A Guide to Subwoofers and A Guide to Subwoofers (Part II): Standing Waves & Room Modes. They both have a sticky in the Subwoofers section. Part II specifically deals with problems with placement of one subwoofer and why two subwoofers are a better alternative. I will move this thread to the Subwoofers' section.

prankster · 02-13-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

For subwoofer cables, you can try Monoprice.com, but they only have a limited selection.

A better choice is Pro Sattellite Supply Comapny. They make custom RG6 cables with RCA connectors from 3 ft up to 150 ft. You can order them in white or black. Their prices are low and they deliver very fast.

For subwoofer placement and other settings, see A Guide to Subwoofers and A Guide to Subwoofers (Part II): Standing Waves & Room Modes. They both have a sticky in the Subwoofers section. Part II specifically deals with problems with placement of one subwoofer and why two subwoofers are a better alternative. I will move this thread to the Subwoofers' section.

excellent guides by big daddy

crazyBLUE · 02-13-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by prankster

excellent guides by big daddy

Big Daddy

Big Daddy · 02-13-2009, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prankster

excellent guides by big daddy

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Big Daddy

I concur. It is so good to be modest.

crazyBLUE · 02-13-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I concur. It is so good to be modest.

You are SUPERMAN ! & I'm ordering another amp tomorrow !!!!!

Big Daddy · 02-13-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

You are SUPERMAN ! & I'm ordering another amp tomorrow !!!!!

Apparently the Emotiva amplifier did not cure the virus. Which one are you buying?

crazyBLUE · 02-13-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Apparently the Emotiva amplifier did not cure the virus. Which one are you buying?

UPA-2 to BI-AMP the front L/R & I'm going to bi-amp the surrounds with the rears of the UPA-7 ! Bostons are going to bedroom for the time being !

Big Daddy · 02-13-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

UPA-2 to BI-AMP the front L/R & I'm going to bi-amp the surrounds with the rears of the UPA-7 ! Bostons are going to bedroom for the time being !

You are a bad boy. Your upgrade-itis virus has entered the final stage. There is absolutely no cure for it and no hope for you. I should come over and confiscate your credit cards.

Driver_King · 02-13-2009, 01:45 AM

All you need now is a projector Crazy.

Driver_King · 02-13-2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

You are a bad boy. Your upgrade-itis virus has entered the final stage. There is absolutely no cure for it and no hope for you. I should come over and confiscate your credit cards.

Nah. Let's just max them out.

(Hopefully it isn't one of those no-limit cards

)

crazyBLUE · 02-13-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

You are a bad boy. Your upgrade-itis virus has entered the final stage. There is absolutely no cure for it and no hope for you. I should come over and confiscate your credit cards.

I do not charge anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its paid for at point of purchase !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

crazyBLUE · 02-13-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

Nah. Let's just max them out.

(Hopefully it isn't one of those no-limit cards

)

MMMM YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE GUY'S FACE WHEN i PAID CASH FOR MY tv

crazyBLUE · 02-13-2009, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

All you need now is a projector Crazy.

OK ! I've seen this ~JJ~

PM me price so I can THINKabout it !!

02-12-2009, 06:32 PM	#1
Disky76 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:FL Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:61 Blu-ray reviews:6	Subwoofer Placement? Okay, here is my dilemma. I am setting up a home cinema in my front room - the dimensions of the room are 16X12. My projector should be arriving today, and my screen (100" Draper) should be arriving next week. I am in the process of selecting a receiver (looking at a Yamaha) and I already have a set of speakers. My plan is to keep the receiver, Blu-Ray player, etc at the opposite end of the screen near the projector. So, I would be running cables for the center, left and right channels across the room. I thought that might be easier than trying to run a mish-mosh of cables from the opposite end of the room to the projector. I stopped and said, "Crap! I forgot about the subwoofer!" If I place my sub at the opposite wall from the screen - near the seating and near the receiver and projector - will that be weird since the screen will be about 14 feet away on the opposite wall? Or should I look into either placing my electronics closer to the screen? Or is there a way that I can run a subwoofer cable across the room? Thanks in advance!!

02-13-2009, 12:09 AM	#8
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	For subwoofer cables, you can try Monoprice.com, but they only have a limited selection. A better choice is Pro Sattellite Supply Comapny. They make custom RG6 cables with RCA connectors from 3 ft up to 150 ft. You can order them in white or black. Their prices are low and they deliver very fast. For subwoofer placement and other settings, see A Guide to Subwoofers and A Guide to Subwoofers (Part II): Standing Waves & Room Modes. They both have a sticky in the Subwoofers section. Part II specifically deals with problems with placement of one subwoofer and why two subwoofers are a better alternative. I will move this thread to the Subwoofers' section. Last edited by Big Daddy; 02-13-2009 at 12:25 AM.

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02-12-2009, 06:46 PM	#2
leov36 Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:6	you could always buy a extra long rca cable (subwoofer cable) for a very inexpensive price from online cable retailers. its probably better than moving all your gear near your screen (distraction)

02-12-2009, 06:51 PM	#4
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	Make sure you use a Subwoofer cable, RG-6 type and not a cheapie RCA see multiple threads...

02-12-2009, 08:37 PM	#5
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	Not sure why you think the FRONT of the room is automatically the ideal placement for the subwoofer anyways My sub is halfway between the seating, and the screen.

02-12-2009, 09:01 PM	#6
Twitch9 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:83 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:2	all your answers here http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/sp...ofer-placement http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/sp...ent-guidelines

02-13-2009, 01:45 AM	#16
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	All you need now is a projector Crazy.

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