How much space do you need for a subwoofer?
According to the JL Audio website, the recommended volume space for a 12-inch subwoofer is 1.25 cubic feet. For a 10-inch woofer, the volume recommendation is 0.625 cubic feet, and the recommendation for an eight-inch speaker is 0.375 cubic feet.
Where should a subwoofer be placed on a TV?
A subwoofer placed in the corner of a room may increase the subwoofer’s output – causing the sub to sound louder. Try placing your subwoofer in a corner and see how it sounds. However, depending on your floor space, a corner might not be a viable option for your subwoofer if it’s too far from your listening area.
Can you put a subwoofer in a TV stand?
The simple answer is yes. A subwoofer can be placed inside a cabinet. However, there are those metrics you’ll have to adhere to to ensure that your subwoofer performs at its best without causing any sound distortions or reverberations.
Is my room too small for a subwoofer?
Arguably a sub is more important in a small room since modes are likely to be closer-spaced and deeper than in a larger room with more “stuff”. If you can place a subwoofer properly/optimally in the room you should have much flatter bass response.
How much space does a 10 inch subwoofer need?
Tech Talk – Check Your Space Before You Buy Your Bass
| Volume | Number and size of Drivers | Port Area and Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25^ft | (1) 8″ or (1) 10″ | 20.0 sq” vent x 23″ long |
| 1.50^ft | (2) 8″ or (1) 10″ | 24.0 sq” vent x 22″ long |
| 1.75^ft | (2) 8″ or (1) 12″ | 28.0 sq” vent x 21.5″ long |
| 2.00^ft | (2) 8″ or (1) 12″ | 32.0 sq” vent x 21″ long |
Can a subwoofer be too big for a room?
With subs, there is no such thing as ‘too much’. Low frequencies are the foundation of sound and can add a new dimension of size to the sound field when done right.
Does it matter where you put a subwoofer?
Try to keep the sub within 4 or 5 feet of the left or right front speakers. Which leads to my next bit of advice, don’t put the subwoofer in a corner. Granted, there are significant advantages to corner placement, mainly that in a corner the sub will produce more bass, with lower distortion.
Does it matter where I put my subwoofer?
How big should my sub be?
The safest bet is a large sub with a lot of power. You’re much better off running a big sub at “4” than a small sub at “10.” If you want the best sound, multiple subs, in different locations in a room (or even just in the corners), almost always sound better and more realistic than a single sub.
Will a 12 inch box fit a 10 inch sub?
Not likely. The box dimensions and port size are specific to not only the size of the subwoofer, but also the specific subwoofer. Two different 12″ subwoofers may have entirely different enclosure specifications, and almost always do.
How far apart should floor standing speakers be?
Speaker separation. Try to get about 4 feet of separation for bookshelf speakers or 8 feet for floorstanding speakers. If your speakers are too close, sounds will blend together and become muddy. If they are too far apart, there will be a gap between the two halves of the stereo image (more on this later).
How high should speaker stands be?
In terms of height, the best speaker stand should have its tweeter (listening axix) or its smallest speaker at ear level, which is roughly 37″ above the floor – you’ll need a 24-26″-high stand to raise the speaker to this level.
Can a sub be too big for a room?
Does subwoofer box size matter?
When it comes to subwoofers, the answer’s yes; size matters greatly. If you have a couple of 8″ drivers in a box you’re calling a subwoofer, you’re going to be disappointed if you follow the setup steps we’ll be discussing – because you won’t get the results we’re getting.