What Exactly is a Subwoofer?
A subwoofer, as in terms of Meghan Trainor, is mainly about the bass. Different frequencies, notably 20-200 Hz, are delivered by the loudspeaker, which a standard two-channel and surround sound configuration cannot replicate on its own. Low frequencies are produced by devices such as the drum beat, pipe organ and bass guitar, and film audio effects such as explosives.
Why Do I Require One?
While bookshelf speakers and floor-standing loudspeakers may provide bass, a subwoofer enables you to feel the music physically. Hearing bass-heavy music, such as rap music or hip hop, or viewing a high-octane action film without a subwoofer will diminish the experience.
You could think, “I don’t listen to rap nor see action films, then why should I get it?”
So the thing is, a subwoofer seems to be a bass-thumping powerhouse, but that’s just the beginning. A strong subwoofer relieves your loudspeakers of the hard lifting, boosting your total system.
The acoustics improve, the field expands, and the stereo image improves. Although if you love spinning folk tunes and viewing dialogue-driven indie films, a subwoofer may help get a more colorful, encompassing sound.
The M02 Subwoofer and M03 Subwoofer are among the best Subwoofers out there. Fosi Audio subwoofer range will offer an excellent listening experience for both audiophiles and regular listeners.
Where Should I Put a Subwoofer?
You could indeed put your subwoofer anyplace. However, because each room is built differently, the outcomes will vary. Some trial and error may be required when you’re interested in finding the best bass output through your subwoofer.
Not everybody has a devoted home theatre or listening room where they can place their subwoofer. Your equipment is most likely in the sitting room, which means that decorations, furnishings, and other items are jostling for floor space. You may need to reorganize some things, but it will be worthwhile to find a “sweet spot.”
You should also consider acoustic treatment if you really want to get through your subwoofer. Even if you have the finest subwoofer on the globe, it will function poorly in an acoustically bad space. Acoustic panels, and reflectors, are all excellent approaches to improving the acoustics of your home. Furthermore, many current A/V receivers have area correction technologies like Audyssey and AccuEQ. It synchronizes every speaker for a more unified home theatre experience.
Down firing Vs. FrontFiring
The positioning of a subwoofer is also affected by whether it is down-firing or front-firing. Although there is no apparent difference in how each choice sounds, there are several considerations you should make based on the area you’re attempting to fill, notably even if you’re installing the sub in a house or an apartment.
How Do I Install my Subwoofer?
A subwoofer performs best if it is not the center of attention. Your subwoofer, as well as sound systems, should work in tandem. The bass of your subwoofer must mix in there with the rest of the loudspeakers.
A reduced mixing knob is located on the rear of the subwoofers. The crossover frequency is the rate at which your speakers fall off, and your subwoofer begins to create bass notes. Set the pivot point roughly 10 Hz above the lowest frequency band of your speaker. For example, an R-800F can only withstand 34 Hz, so you should adjust your crossing frequency to roughly 45 Hz.
Additional subwoofer adjustment is the 0/180-degree phasing switch. The physics of the phase might get rather intricate. In simpler terms, subwoofers and speakers work best whenever the woofers travel forward and backwards in unison. If they don’t, the loudspeakers and subwoofer will be out of phase, cancelling the bass. Play some bass-heavy material, listen for a while, and then have a buddy alternate between the two settings to fine-tune the phase. Stop adjusting when you find the sweet spot. Set it to 0 degrees if you didn’t detect a change.
Do I Need More Than One?
Any household setup can benefit from a huge subwoofer such as the SPL-150. However, getting a second subwoofer can help ensure that the bass is spread equally throughout the room. Two SPL-150s boost one’s production capability by nearly 6 dB, allowing everyone else in the room to hear those rich, low hues while viewing action sci-fi movies.
Several subwoofers could help reduce the variation in bass response from seat to seat, providing an equal distribution of low frequencies across the space. Depending on the size and arrangement of the space, a single sub makes it difficult to give precise bass responses from numerous listening positions. This is because the frequency response of a single subwoofer has peaks and nulls. A peak is a bass note that has been exaggerated, whereas a null is the lack of bass. When two subwoofers are linked together, the peaks and nulls are smoothed down, resulting in much more precise frequency response at much more points in the space.
In short, if you want the best quality sound and powerful bass, then subwoofers are your best choice. If you have a low budget or just getting started with your home cinema, start only with one subwoofer. Consider another subwoofer when you expand or upgrade your system. This will help get that extra bass that reaches all room corners. However, despite buying premium subwoofers, you must concentrate on its placement, as it has a massive effect on the sound quality and your listening experience.
