Since I use physically time-aligned B&W 803's, I have my subs positioned to be in phase with the main speakers. To do this, I measured the center of the B&W magnets, which are all the same, and the subs, then measured where to place the subs. Of course, I then had to determine whether to place the subs inside or outside the speakers, and finally decided on under them. It worked the best, largely because my speaker room floor is several inches lower than the living room into which it is open through a 12' x 14' hole in the wall (Actually, a lack of a wall). Otherwise, I would have to use a high chair, but I might just have done that, but probably would have kept them between the speakers.
Subwoofers - Front Firing or Down Firing - Which Sounds Best?
Any advantage to woofer cone facing toward listener as opposed to firing down to the floor? Thinking of upgrading my 20 year old B&W ASW-650 sub to get that oh-so-pleasing belly message which lives in the 20-ish Hz range (very rare I know). SVS has the "tube" subwoofer (PC-2000) at a reasonable price. Just wondering if the floor-firing model would disappoint? Wouldn't want the hassle of returning if it did. Any opinions? Current users? Thanks.