User's Manual

6 T10S SUBWOOFER MANUAL [ENGLISH]
3. OPTIMAL PLACEMENT OF
YOUR SUBWOOFER
It is common knowledge that the human hearing is not able to localize low frequencies
[below about 100 Hz] very well, meaning it is difficult for a listener to say where low
frequency sounds come from. It is, however, a common misunderstanding that there-
fore the placement of a subwoofer does not matter to the resulting quality of sound
reproduction. It does matter, since the subwoofer interacts with its environment.
Due to the fact that every room [geometry, furniture, etc.] is unique, the following
descriptions are intended to be a first introduction to the subject. The aim is to assist
you in tackling the most frequent problems with subwoofers and room acoustics,
notably interference and standing waves.
3.1 PLACING THE SUBWOOFER
The T10S uses a down-firing transducer, where the loudspeaker driver sits at the
bot tom of the cabinet, facing down. The feet of the subwoofer create the required
mechanical and acoustical clearance.
Please assure that there are no items below the subwoofer, such as cables, that
might touch the transducer when it is moving as this could affect the sound and
damage the speaker.
3.2 POSITION RELATIVE TO MONITOR SPEAKERS
In most setups it is advisable to place the subwoofer not too far from the main monitors
to maximize the ability of the subwoofer to seamlessly extend the frequency response
of the main monitors. In a stereo system it is advised to place the subwoofer in between
the main monitors. Often it is advantageous to place it closer to one speaker or another
for acoustical and architectural reasons [like a video monitor stand occupying the space
in the exact center between the speakers].
In all cases it is best to start with the subwoofer and the main speakers at the same
distance from the main listening position.