Actually, MarkPhD is correct, except that in air, the speed of sound equals the wavelength times frequency. Also, even though your room will not support even one full 20 Hz wavelength, this is not the only factor in bass. Ever hear a boombox in a car and the low frequencies, not withstanding the hideous bass resonances and distortion? The reason is that subwoofers will pressurize and depressurize the air in the room at low frequencies. I have a JL Audio F113 subwoofer that has a calibration curve that runs from 20 Hz up to 150 Hz. A 20 Hz signal at pants-flapping levels is truly something to be experienced. A good treatise on bass is given at www.rotarywoofer.com. Supposedly this thing will go down close to 0 Hz.
A Bass Question
A 20hz wave form takes approximately 27.5 feet to flow out evenly with no time delay. My room is roughly 21 1/2 by 19 with a few cutouts for a walkin closet and a few little offsets. The speakers are along the longer wall.
Given that the room will not completely support the bottom octave, would it be better to have a speaker with less than full range? What is there a formula for figuring what wavelength will most perfectly fit the room?
Would adding subs with a high pass filter accomodate the rest and make things easier overall?
Thanks in advance for your advice and even remarks
Enjoy and happy new year
Given that the room will not completely support the bottom octave, would it be better to have a speaker with less than full range? What is there a formula for figuring what wavelength will most perfectly fit the room?
Would adding subs with a high pass filter accomodate the rest and make things easier overall?
Thanks in advance for your advice and even remarks
Enjoy and happy new year