Differences Between Front Fire and Down Fire Home Cinema Subwoofers

Subwoofers are dedicated to low pitch audio frequencies. They are the heart of low ranged sound. This important piece of equipment is vital to achieve an overall amazing sound experience. The typical frequency range for consumer woofers is 20-200 Hz. Below 100 Hz is used for a professional live sound and below 80 Hz is used for THX approved systems. Could you imagine watching a movie where things are being blown up without the big boom? Subs make you feel like you are in the movie all from the comfort of your home.

There are many different kinds of cinema woofers available. To achieve the best sound, it is important to decide how much power you want and always take in consideration the size of the room where the woofer will be placed. When placed correctly, a subwoofer can add debt to your music and an extra layer of solidity to your movies. Subwoofers come with a single cone that moves back and forth to help create sound waves. There are two ways woofers can be mounted into the cabinet enclosure, front fire and down fire. Neither one is better than the other. It all depends on design and your own personal preference.

Down firing subs emit sound directly onto the floor's surface. This type of cinema woofer is very popular with surround sound systems. It increases the rumbles and vibrations during a movie. It is essential to place down fire speakers on a soft surface. Carpet allows for maximum audio quality. Down fire subwoofers that are placed on bare floors will result in a boomy listening experience because sound waves reflect hard smooth surfaces. If you choose to use a down firing speaker on hard floors, there are two steps you can do to improve the sound. Place rubber feet on the speaker cabinet and use a small piece of carpet directly underneath the speaker. The carpet will help to absorb noise coming out of the port and the rubber feet will help keep it from vibrating across the floor.

If you have pets or children, a down firing subwoofer is your best bet. If you enjoy looking at the speaker, buy a front firing one. Quality of the bass sound is not affected by the driver's orientation, it all depends on preference.