Positioning and Optimizing
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Dynaudio Sub 300/500
Corner placement
Maximum boost of bass level but potentially uneven distribution of bass in the room
(room modes), particularly if the room is square or shoe-box shaped.
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From the listening position, check if the bass is even across the entire bass
spectrum. If not, move the subwoofer out of the corner. Try moving it along either
wall.
Next to wall, away from corner
This position still provides considerable boost but less than the corner placement as
above. Room modes can also still be considerable but less so than with corner
placement.
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From the listening position, check if the bass is even across the entire bass
spectrum. If not, move the subwoofer away or towards your listening position until
most even response has been obtained. Avoid placing the subwoofer exactly half-
way or at a quarter of the wall's length.
Free standing, away from wall and corner
This position will give least boost compared to wall or corner placement, but in general
offers best flexibility at achieving most even bass distribution at the listening position.
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Avoid placing the subwoofer exactly half-way or at a quarter's length of either
sidewall. Particularly in smaller square or “shoe-box” shaped rooms the free
standing position is recommended.
Multiple subwoofers
By using carefully positioned multiple subwoofers it is possible to even out the
different room modes and thus create a more coherent overall bass response in the
room. It is worth experimenting with different locations around the room for the
additional subwoofers, even using the rear of the room. As adding subwoofers will not
increase the effect of room-modes, even adding a subwoofer without much care or
thought to positioning is likely to help even out room modes.
Note
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Always position subwoofers at least 1 mtr/3 ft away from a television as the
magnetic field emanating from the subwoofer may otherwise distort the picture. If
you see discolorations on the television screen, try moving the subwoofer and
other speakers close by away from the television.
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