There are lots of different places to install your subwoofer with your soundbar. Many factors including TV placement, furniture arrangement, and room dimensions play a role in where it is practical to place your subwoofer. It’s useful to experiment and find out where you’re getting the best response. For some people, installation next to the TV sounds best, for others, in a corner of the room is more practical. Here are some things to keep in mind when trying to find the perfect spot for your subwoofer.
- General tips for subwoofer placement
- Face it towards the listening position
- Typically in the front half of the viewing/listening space
- Should be in close proximity to the soundbar
- Left or Right of the soundbar/TV
- Underneath the soundbar/TV
- Corner placement
- Can be practical but may cause issues listed below
- Other considerations:
- Having the soundbar and subwoofer far apart can cause frequency issues depending on the room
- The distance from the wall can directly impact low-frequency response (both positive and negative)
- Placing the subwoofer inside cabinetry or other furniture can cause poor response and/or rattle/distortion
- Placing the subwoofer behind the listening position is typically not recommended
To sum up, the most common place to install your subwoofer is near the soundbar and TV, and often to the left or right of the soundbar. However, each living/viewing space is unique so the best approach is to start with the most common placement, and move the subwoofer around in the space until it sounds the best for your environment.
