Subwoofer slam vs boom


Generally speaking what causes a subwoofer to be boomy, verses crisp and "slammy"?

Does placement and room acoustics greatly affect this, or is this just a common problem with lower end subs?

Currently I am using 2 HSU VTF-3's with opposite front corner placement, with all speakers set to large. The processor supports stereo subs, kinda a moot point with all large speakers thou. The subs should be doing the least amount of work possible, i.e. I am not rolling over 7 channels into one sub.

Thanks all
Marty
marty9876

Showing 1 response by davesax36

Marty... I run two subs as well, although I probablydidn't do it the right way and just daisy chained them. I got it to sound ok, though. Before you rotate your whole room, which takes forever and might not do the trick, try just putting your subs along the walls. I mean, rotate the subs 90 degrees in the room, but leave the rest of the stuff where it is. It might help. I have one close to a corner and the other halfway down the wall. Sounds good and slams and booms at appropriate times only. Otherwise you could just mail me the HSU-2 and I'll keep it.... haha. good luck