Downfiring or front firing question (1 Viewer)

[DerrickN]

Hi,

I'm planning to build a 54L sealed Shiva sub using Hypex HS200 amp. My living room have a floating Pergo wood floor, should I go with downfiring or front firing design? Originally, I was planning to go with downfiring and using a granite slab as a base. But one of my friend told me that downfiring should be used for a carpet room only. Is he right or wrong? Please help!!!

Thanks,

Derrick

 

[Scott Simonian]

No. That is not true.

Downfiring and frontfiring subs should give the same performance.

 

[Ben Ven]

Your friend is probably thinking that you will reflect some of the sound off a "hard surface" floor. At the frequencies the subs will be operating, this is not an issue since the wavelengths will be much longer than the 3-4" the woofer will be from the ground. Also, I have found a difference, at least in my room, with front firing and downfiring woofers. I can make the pictures fall off the walls with downfiring woofers!! Not a good idea when the wife is around.

 

[DerrickN]

Guys,

Thanks for the valuable information.

 

[Kevin Beck]

Has anybody els experimented with front, vs, down firing subs? I am ver curious as to the findings. As well as,..ports to the rear, or to the bottom?

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