Best Placement For Subwoofers in Your Home Theater

When most people think of subwoofers, they think of teenagers blasting music from the basement or their cars at stomach churning levels. Bass has a number of negative connotations, so it’s no surprise that many home theater system buyers consider it an afterthought.

But there is more to the sub-woofer than loud music and Jerry Bruckheimer movies. They perform a crucial role in any home stereo system, picking up any sound element that hits the lower register. This can include film scores, percussion, doors slamming, and even dialogue.

A good subwoofer will invariably enhance any home theater experience. The Audiophiliac (CNET’s resident high-end audio expert) has some great recommendations on where to place your subwoofer.

This layout below is from Your Home Theater Design blog

Think it doesn’t matter? Think again. Different systems demand different placement of your subwoofer. Beach Camera specializes in Home Theater audio systems.

Looking to upgrade your subwoofer? Don’t even have a subwoofer? Visit CNET for comprehensive reviews to determine the right fit for your system.