Using custom-developed room simulator software, the responses for a number of different subwoofer configurations and seating configurations have been predicted and documented in AES paper 8748 along with publicly available simulation results.. Each simulation was made not for just one room, but for a range of different room sizes. I had no idea room size/setup played such a big part in a subs performance. Placing your subwoofer near a wall will generally result in more bass. As I pointed out, placement should depend on a few things, but if you’re not able to put your subwoofer in the sweet spot, just make sure you’re not making matters worse. Figure 1. If you have a smaller room, there may just be one place that your subwoofer sounds good and can fit. Our Favorite Technology & Audio Forums. Subwoofer Placement for Your Room. Placement near a corner where three room boundaries come together will get you even more. I currently have no audio components in the room. The measurements I gave are for the living room itself, but as you can see, the room opens to other spaces, so I'm concerned about that. Since bass frequencies are omnidirectional, you have flexibility where your subwoofer goes. Any suggestions are appreciated. Install/Placement. Working against the room can involve anything from fancy EQs to room correction software. This demonstration got me to wondering if the HSU VTF3-MK4 will be enough sub to fill the open floor plan living room. This type of subwoofer while adequate and fine for home use is not what most professionals use. Subwoofer. I have attached pictures to illustrate my room set up. General Audio Forum . Your room size plays a huge role in the acoustics of your soundbar sound system. I’ll cover studio subwoofer placement in a later section. Sep 29, 2015 2 0 0 Northern California, USA. Thread starter lonepine; Start date Sep 29, 2015; Tags speaker placement Home. Measurements at adjacent seats in a small room. 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