Distributed Bass Array configuration


Please, I don't want to debate the merits of the DBA nor of those who espouse it. I am considering adding two more subwoofers to a system that has two already. To those who use a DBA,I am interested in how you have configured them, specifically--
  1. Do you run in mono, or do you split the array to run in stereo?
  2. What is your approach to setting phase (delay) among speakers that may be facing different directions and are different distances from the listener?
Thanks!
mike_in_nc

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Decades ago I was a partner in Audio Tweakers, Plantation, FL

We did a big 2 day event inviting local audio club

We were promoting Nearfield Pipedream speakers and had the 18s + 2 subwoofers in an awesome converted garage. George Bischoff was there representing Nearfield and set them up.  His sub placement was not good at all. Judd Barber (Joule Electra) was in the room with me when I asked George about the sub placement. He replied, it doesn't matter, as sub bass is non directional. When he left the room I moved them until they integrated. Judd looked at me and said WOW, I never knew otherwise.

hth