Down firing vs. normal subwoofer

I am wondering what those that know think the differences, benefits are between down firing subs and normal sub woofers.

jbaussie09-01-2007 7:47pm

shadorne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,467 posts 09-01-2007 at 10:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete None. Down firing runs less risk of getting damaged by something...vacuum cleaner, knocked over chair etc.