Where should my subwoofer be placed?

More often than not, subwoofers are placed in the front of the room and facing the room. The front of the room is an ideal location in many rooms so that your subwoofer sounds in sync with your front channel speakers. Even if that doesn’t end up being the best spot for you, it’s a good place to start.

Do subwoofers sound better facing front or back?

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.

Do you put subwoofer on floor?

The job of a subwoofer is to fill the room with bass. Even if you have a high powered subwoofer which can easily fill your room with bass, it will still be uneven if it is placed on the floor. So, for an even distribution of bass in a room, the floor is not the ideal location for a subwoofer.

Why mount subs upside down?

According to some, inverting a subwoofer can help keep the speakers cooler and can help increase the box volume. It can help with space issues though, allowing you to fit the speakers in an area with a smaller box that normally would not work.

How far should a subwoofer be from a wall?

Ideally, your subwoofer should be placed a distance of 1-2x the diameter of the port away from a wall. For example, if your subwoofer has a 6” port, it should be placed 6-12” away from a wall.

Can you put a subwoofer anywhere in room?

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 subwoofer behind sofa?

While subwoofers are often placed in the front left corner of the room, putting a subwoofer behind the couch (as long as it remains 25-35cm from the wall) can be optimal and help with localization. To test the best location for a subwoofer in your space, use an SPL to measure frequency response.

Should 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.