Tagged: multi-sub
10 articles we've published with this tag.
The giant-killer bass trick: buy two cheap subs, not one good oneA pair of budget subwoofers almost always beats one expensive one for smoother bass across your room. Here's the maths and the real-world setup.By Dave Okafor
Subwoofer group delay: the spec that explains "boomy but late" bassGroup delay is why some subs sound thick and slow at the crossover point even when the frequency response measures flat. Here's what it actually is.By Marcus Vale
One sub or two: when a second subwoofer actually earns its keepAdding a second subwoofer isn't about more bass — it's about fixing the seat-to-seat mess a single sub can't. Here's how to tell if you need one.By Jonno Fraser
Bass EQ vs room mode cancellation: why some statement systems refuse to fix themselvesWhy throwing more DSP or a bigger subwoofer at a bass null often makes things worse, and what actually needs to change in the room first.By Sofia Laurent
Subwoofer placement: the crawl test still beats any appRoom-correction apps are handy, but the old carpet-crawl method still finds the seat-by-seat bass problems software glosses over.By Hannah Reid
Four subs, one room: why statement bass systems go multi-channelStatement systems rarely run one big sub. Here's why four smaller ones, individually managed, beat a single monster box every time.By Sofia Laurent
Subwoofer size versus number: why two small subs beat one big oneA 10-inch sub in two spots usually beats a 15-inch sub in one. Here's the room-mode maths behind why, and when a single big box still wins.By Hannah Reid
Subwoofer crawl vs measurement: how to actually find the right spotThe subwoofer crawl is a good starting point, not a finish line. Here's how I actually locate sub placement on real jobs, and when to trust the numbers instead.By Jonno Fraser
One subwoofer or two: why a second sub fixes what EQ never willA second subwoofer often solves bass problems that EQ can't touch. Here's why multiple subs smooth response across a room, not just at one seat.By Eleanor Shaw
Multiple subwoofers: why two (or four) subs beat one every timeRunning a single subwoofer is leaving bass performance on the table. Sofia Laurent explains the acoustic case for multiple subs — and how to do it properly.By Sofia Laurent