Bottom or Front firing?

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by hagar852

actually it is 746watts = 1hp

Correct.

Power = Work / Time = Force x Distance / Time = 33,000 foot-pound of work per minute = 746 Watts

In James Watt's judgement, one horse can do 33,000 foot-pounds of work every minute.

[hagar852]

Yeah I know I was a Physics teacher

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by jibucha

Hello

Without getting involved; a downward firing subwoofer is better for placement issues for the best performance; technically, of course.

As many otherwise have personal preferences; this knowledge is useless, unless you really have an interest in the best possible bass performance.

I hope that this information is useful.

Thank You

It is neither useful nor correct.

[Halcro 1]

Originally Posted by ZIPPO

Which type of subwoofer performs better? Bottom firing or front firing?

get a monitor sub and you have them both .. I have a FB-210 and 1 is bottom and the other is front firing .......There is a FB-212 F/S on Audiogon 2 12s instead of my 2-10s and a 500 watt amp 895 bux...Its an incredible sub

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by jibucha

Hello

Without getting involved; a downward firing subwoofer is better for placement issues for the best performance; technically, of course.

As many otherwise have personal preferences; this knowledge is useless, unless you really have an interest in the best possible bass performance.

I hope that this information is useful.

Thank You

No... THANK YOU... for spreading that incorrect information.


ALSO
How did this turn into a discussion on earthquakes and Horses????? If There are 5 horses, and one falls into a big crack during an earthquake, then what do we have left?

[Yeha-Noha]

Front firing subs tend to have smoother bass response. On the downside they need more amplifier power especially for a sealed box. However, sufficient amplifier power is very easy to get.

It took some time and effort to smooth out the peaky, rough bass response of a down firing sub I once owned by using a combination of parametric equalization in the bass and room placement. They certainly do look nicer, more like a piece of furniture (higher WAF).

I really don't think there is a right or wrong answer though. Each has advantages and disadvantages. For me, the front firing subwoofer is the best choice.