Bass is basically omnidirectional so doesn't matter if down firing, or standard front firing. the bass will radiate in all directions. yes, the carpet may damp some frequencies but that depends on if said carpet material is even thick enough to do said absorption of velocity-based frequencies. so just enough clearance to allow the driver to be able to have the excursion designed for it and just use your bass management system to dial it in @rock-on
Experience with Downfiring Subwoofer
Colleagues:
SITUATION: I own a pair of Monitor Audio Bronze W10 subwoofers. They are down-firing units. Placement will be on Berber carpet with heavy padding on a wood composite second story floor. The units are designed to have the amplifier set upon 4 feet approximately 2 inches from the ground.
QUESTION: Recognizing the down-firing speaker radiates sound outward in all directions on the floor, what are your experiences in leaving the feet on a carpeted surface, solid platform, or on a raised subwoofer/equipment platform?
Thank you for sharing your experience and insights.
Showing 2 responses by kofibaffour
@izeek11 oh there is additional energy fed into the floor. Yes, bass is omnidirectional but the floor because the first radiation surface that takes the brunt of the wavefront. so that is a care to take regardless of bass being omnidirectional |