Tagged: subwoofers

15 articles we've published with this tag.

Turntable and subwoofer in the same room? Here's how to stop the feedback loop
A subwoofer and a turntable sharing a room can turn a great pressing into mud. Here's how to place both so bass and vinyl actually get along.
By Priya Anand
Subwoofer output limiting: the setting that quietly ruins cheap subs
Most budget subs sound worse the harder you push them because of built-in limiter behaviour, not the driver. Here's how to find the real ceiling.
By Dave Okafor
Subwoofer size versus number: why two small subs beat one big one
A 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
Bass management over network audio: why your streamer's DSP matters for subs
Modern streamers now carry crossover and room EQ duties that used to live in an AVR. Here's what that shift actually changes for your subwoofer.
By Theo Mensah
Four-subwoofer bass: what a statement system actually buys you
Four 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
One subwoofer or two: why a second sub fixes what EQ never will
A 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
Sealed vs ported subs with a turntable in the room: what actually changes
Ported subs and suspended timber floors don't always get along with a turntable. Here's how sealed vs ported bass actually behaves when vinyl is in the signal chain.
By Priya Anand
Bass management in stereo systems: what your AV receiver manual doesn't explain
Most stereo listeners ignore bass management entirely, or get it badly wrong. Hannah Reid explains what it actually does, and why getting it right transforms your system.
By Hannah Reid
Subwoofer DSP: how to use digital signal processing to fix your bass
DSP can fix room-driven bass problems no amount of placement tweaking will solve. Theo Mensah explains what the tools actually do and how to use them without making things worse.
By Theo Mensah
Subwoofer integration: how to match level, phase and delay to your main speakers
Getting a subwoofer to truly disappear into your system is harder than it looks. Here's how to dial in level, phase and time alignment so the bass sounds like it's coming from everywhere and nowhere.
By Hannah Reid
Subwoofer placement: how to find bass that actually works in a real room
Good bass isn't about buying a bigger sub — it's about where you put it. Priya Anand explains the practical art of subwoofer placement for real listening rooms.
By Priya Anand
Multiple subwoofers: why two (or four) subs beat one every time
Running 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
Sealed vs ported subwoofers: which design actually suits your room?
Sealed and ported subwoofers behave very differently in a real room. Here's how to choose the right design before you spend a cent.
By Eleanor Shaw
SVS launches the 3000 R|Evolution subwoofer series at CES 2026: a ground-up rethink of an Aussie favourite
SVS debuted its biggest 3000-series overhaul in over 20 years at CES 2026. Here's what the R|Evolution means for Australian buyers.
By Hannah Reid
REL Acoustics Planar: The Wall-Mounting Sub That Could Change the Game for Constrained Spaces
REL's new Planar series breaks from the box format with two slim, wall-mountable subwoofers just 5.7 inches deep. Here's what it means for AU buyers.
By Hannah Reid