Stacking sub-woofers


The consensus seems to favor two subs vs. one. Two subs give less distortion, more realistic sound, less work for each sub to do and more. Can subs be stacked? Is there an ideal spot to place two subs figuring the "average" rectangular room?
rayd

Showing 1 response by martykl

It's generally a bad idea that undoes (virtually) all of the benefits of using 2 subs - that idea being that using 2 subs will create 2 different (hopefully offsetting) patterns of reinforcing/destructuve interaction between each sub and the room.

As to optimal placement, there is no formula - as each room differs. IME, the easiest way BY FAR to optimize placement is to use a Real Time Analyzer. Room Wizzard is one choice and the Velodyne SMS-1 (which also provides a parametric EQ section to further fix the bass response) is another. You just move the subs and look at the response pattern on screen. Very easy, very effective.

Good Luck,

Marty