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Subwoofer Polirity

I have a Rogue Metis preamp and per Bill at Rogue I flip the polirity at my speakers. I've added a subwoofer and I'm running it the same inverted. Was wondering would it be ok to try running the sub with normal polirity and the main speakers inverted? Just to see it how it effected the sound of the sub. My mains inverted have less bass and better midrange and high end. Just wondering if I would get better bass if ran with normal polirity.
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erik_squires
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The issue with sub polarity has to do with integration with the mains. Use measurement software. You want the smoothest response between them.

Worst case is being completely out of phase, in which case you'll have a deep valley between sub and mains.
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m-db
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+1 sfall

Defiantly maybe. I have a polarity preset on my subwoofers remote. Most noticeably with heavely recorded kick/bass drum, polarity can change from track to track on some recordings.

 
erik_squires
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...... and I'm out.

Enjoy the music!

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