Where should a sub port face?

So which way should a subwoofer face in home theater? Here is the short answer. For the best sound quality, the subwoofer should be placed with the speaker facing out to the room, and the port should be away from a wall.

What happens if a subwoofer port is too big?

Remember, there is such a thing as too big. As the size of the enclosure increases, the mechanical limits of the woofer will be easier to reach. If the port becomes too small, it may result in port noise, or allow the woofer to simply unload.

Can you plug a subwoofer port?

Plugging the port of a subwoofer that is designed as a ported system will change the entire response characteristics of the sub. It will change the frequency response of the sub and may change how loud the sub is able to be played. There are many subs that are designed to be used either way.

Where is the best position for a subwoofer?

Typically, you position a subwoofer along the front wall of the room. Moving all of the bass sounds to the subwoofer gives your front speakers the ability to focus on mid- and high-range frequencies.

Do ported boxes hit harder?

Air flowing through the port adds to the boom. Another reason ported subs hit so hard and deep is that the air flowing in and out of the port creates an audio effect like that made by a whistle or blowing across the mouth of a bottle, and that tone adds to and strengthens the note the cone plays.

What does plugging a speaker port do?

Plugging may or may not provide tighter bass, depending on your room and speaker placement. It will roll off the bass earlier like a sealed design and it will provide some excursion protection at very low frequencies in a bookshelf.

What does a port do for a subwoofer?

The port redirects sound from the rear of the cone and adds it to the sound coming from the front, making the bass louder. This increase in efficiency lets you use a smaller amp than you would need with a comparable sealed box to play at the same volume.