How many subs?

I got my room analysed by an acoustic engineer.

3 subs - 2 with delays.

Maybe I did not have the gain set right for each sub?

The pressure in the room was overwhelming. Opening the door was a relief.

One sub - front left - the one with no delay in the design seemed really good.

But I got hungry for more - so I tried 2 subs.

Does anyone have experience with using a multi-sub setup using delays?

bilateral01-02-2025 2:48pm

erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16,589 posts 01-16-2025 at 02:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Check the AM Acoustics Room Mode simulator btw, it can help you with placement.
erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16,589 posts 01-16-2025 at 02:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a friend who is bemused about my attempts. He reckons he’ll come round and fix it without using delays, and with just 1 sub. I know people are saying use 4 - but if it sounds artificial and I don’t like it, and I am determined to not use standard DSP - what can you do? I'm not a fan and not able to use 4 subs, so that whole argument doesn't work with me despite the cult-like following the 4 sub array fan boys have. Placement and bass traps can go a long way but measurements to properly config your speakers and a little EQ on the bass can do marvelous things. Also, if your main speakers are ported, put a sock in them and try. :)
erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16,589 posts 01-02-2025 at 02:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You may find this article helpful. https://www.minidsp.com/applications/subwoofer-tuning/tuning-multiple-subs