Tagged: room modes
7 articles we've published with this tag.
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
Four-subwoofer bass: what a statement system actually buys youFour subwoofers aren't about loudness. Here's what a properly configured multi-sub array actually fixes that two subs, EQ or a bigger single box never will.By Sofia Laurent- Bass trap placement: why corners aren't always the answerCorner bass traps are the default advice, but they don't fix every room mode. Here's how to actually find where your bass problems live before you buy foam.By Marcus Vale
- Subwoofer placement by the numbers: the measurement approach that actually worksForget "sub crawl" folklore. Here's how to place a subwoofer using real in-room measurements, and why the corner is rarely the answer.By Marcus Vale
- Room modes explained: why your bass sounds wrong and how to fix itRoom modes cause boomy, uneven bass in almost every listening room. Jonno Fraser explains what they are, how to find them, and what actually fixes the problem.By Jonno Fraser
- Subwoofer bass equalisation: when and how to use DSP to fix problem bassRoom modes wreck bass regardless of placement. Here's how to use DSP equalisation to actually fix the problem — and where it can't save you.By Theo Mensah