Where to put subwoofer

boston1450
boston1450 Posts: 7,682
edited October 2013 in Speakers
Im going to hook up 3 channel HT. With 2 towers for fronts & a center speaker. I want to use a subwoofer but space is a problem on that wall..which i will be facing on my couch..would putting the sub on the other wall beside my couch be a problem as there will be no rear speakers.. Would the bass be too much for me sitting down & watching a movie.. Havent tried it yet but thought id ask here ..any thoughts TIA
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  • drummer86
    drummer86 Posts: 441
    edited October 2013
    Don't see why it would be a problem. A lot of people prefer to have their sub next to the seating position. Ideally you could do a "sub crawl" to find the optimal location but for us real world "HT-in-the-living-room" folks that isn't always practical.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,682
    edited October 2013
    When i get a chance i will try it.i figured someone might have done it before..thank you
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited October 2013
    Try the different locations that you can. They are all likely to sound pretty different. You will find one that covers the room best. Also try different distances away from the wall within the same location. I was surprised to find that a corner but 1.5 feet away from each wall very close to the couch worked best in my living room.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2013
    Might need to flip the phase switch on sub if you put it beside or behind couch.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,682
    edited October 2013
    Great suggestion all. I will keep those in mind & i hope it works out. I do have some rear speakers but till i get a better receiver (yamaa 80wpc to fronts & center-15wpc?rears) i will use it 3 channel...THANKS
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