5.1 Stupid Question

[t0rek]

OK, everyone knows that speakers 5.1 surround speakers positions are 3 frontal speakers: left, center, and right. And two rear speakers, left and right, of course. But where's the recommended location for the subwoofer speaker. I heard it is recommended to put it on the floor, and that is the place where I am currently have mine, but I always had the doubt. What do you guys do?

 

[smcd]

I use mine in the middle, http://www.thx.com/home/setup/speakers/51.html (but I currently have only 2.1 setup and it is fine for my needs)

 

[Flash]

I heard it is recommended to put it on the floor, and that is the place where I am currently have mine, but I always had the doubt. What do you guys do?

That's the right place for subwoofer, if you'll put it on the table or shelf, you'll get resonance - ugly sound etc.

 

[Allnatural]

Floor? Yes, preferably near a corner. You can vary the distance based on how much "boom" you want.

 

[Jale]

I currently have 2.0 (I'm using an AMP), but since it's very old, it doesn't support surround sound. Of course, I've tried surround with two amps, but it's a waste of space and energy.

I tried a 5.1 speaker system from a friend and I found out the right place for the woofer is on the floor and centered.

 

[squall_leonhart]

i have mine under my desk, the echo it provides is awesome.

 

[t0rek]

Thank you guys