I have had two rear firing subs placed between my speakers for years. As I started more critical listening, I noticed dips. I purchased corner bass traps. This really evened out the response. Then I talked to GIK and have purchased bass traps which go on the front wall at floor level. The subs will fire bass into these traps first. Panels are about 16 inches away from the ports of the subs I was assured that this will only improve the bass not reduce it. Actually the first reflection panels and rear diffusion panels are also listed as bass traps as well as higher frequencies. I will be interested to see my outcome. They arrive in mid June. COVID has helped GIK with orders!
Subwoofers - Front Firing or Down Firing - Which Sounds Best?
Any advantage to woofer cone facing toward listener as opposed to firing down to the floor? Thinking of upgrading my 20 year old B&W ASW-650 sub to get that oh-so-pleasing belly message which lives in the 20-ish Hz range (very rare I know). SVS has the "tube" subwoofer (PC-2000) at a reasonable price. Just wondering if the floor-firing model would disappoint? Wouldn't want the hassle of returning if it did. Any opinions? Current users? Thanks.