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- 01-23-2009 12:50 PM #1
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Down firing sub on hardwood floor...
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Has anyone ever used a down firing sub on a hardwood floor? From what little bit I've heard so far it's about 50/50. Some think it will make no difference and others say that it will and I need to lay it on a small rug or rubber mat (which I really do not want to do). What do you guys think?
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- 01-23-2009 01:02 PM #2
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Some say it can cause your floors to "sing" along with the sub, due to the resonations. This is not necessarily a bad thing. My hardwood floors are carpeted, and I'm using a stone slab under them (I Have two subs, both downward firing), and I can feel the floors still "singing " along. You have nothing to lose by trying a rug or a piece of carpet sample under your sub, and let your ears decide. Not sure what that will do for your sound, but if there is a difference and you like it, go with it. There is another thread here about subs, where we were talking about a similar subject. I'm sure somebody will post the link.
- 01-23-2009 03:24 PM #3
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- 01-24-2009 11:01 AM #4
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Nice find. I guess that what I'm accomplishing with my stone bases, but probably not as well as these would do.
- 01-24-2009 12:08 PM #5
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We did discuss these in the other thread. My problem with them was that they were charging $80 for an indoor/outdoor carpet square on top of some polypropolene packing material. When I looked at the details, I decided I could duplicate this, and probably make it look better for about $10.
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- 01-26-2009 09:47 AM #6
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I've got a down firing sub on the way and I just plan on firing down on the thin Berber carpet.
- 01-26-2009 08:37 PM #7
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DIY can save a ton of money sometimes! Originally Posted by jayn_j
- 01-28-2009 12:38 PM #8
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I did the MDF painted flat black for CHEAPO. From my recent researching, you should use this type of mat/support regardless of carpet or hardwood floor. Just like with carpet, their are cons to a sub firing down into wood flooring.
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