What is it which makes a subwoofer "omnidirectional"?

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Re: What is it which makes a subwoofer "omnidirectional"?

Post by AlecSp »

blinddrew wrote:What you're experiencing probably has very little to do with the subs and almost everything to do with the room.

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Re: What is it which makes a subwoofer "omnidirectional"?

Post by Hugh Robjohns »

We've been round this loop before. The garage is untreated and standing waves are uncontrolled. Therefore placement of the bass speakers will have a profound effect on the balance at different points in the room.
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Re: What is it which makes a subwoofer "omnidirectional"?

Post by mikehende »

Yes guys, I see that now. This will explain why the full range and the sub both giving the same results, thanks for helping me narrow it down!
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