Downward facing subwoofer on carpet, bad idea?


I want to purchase the Paradigm PS 12 v4 Sub. Bad idea to put on carpet? What will be my loses in sound quality and what remedies (if any) are suggested?
I have Snell K Type/II Speakers, Mac MA6100 Amp.

Mo
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Mo,

It's not a bad idea, but it's not optimum. Place a solid surface, like plywood or a large floor tile, under your sub and compare. More of the sub's output will be reflected into the room by the hard surface verses some of it being absorbed by the carpet and padding.

Greg