Subwoofer positioning

[Minivan]

Hi Everyone,

I'm moving into a new build and having the flooring installed before we move in. I won't get a chance to have a play with speaker positioning first as the speaker cable is being installed under the flooring.

If you see the attachment, the neighbours are on the other side of the right hand wall.

My question is, will the positioning of the sub effect how much bass might travel through the wall? It's a new build and conforms to regulation E, which I believe is pretty good sound proofing, so hopefully they won't hear much.

Any advise welcomed.

thanks

John

 

[marty1]

Hi Everyone,

I'm moving into a new build and having the flooring installed before we move in. I won't get a chance to have a play with speaker positioning first as the speaker cable is being installed under the flooring.

If you see the attachment, the neighbours are on the other side of the right hand wall.

My question is, will the positioning of the sub effect how much bass might travel through the wall? It's a new build and conforms to regulation E, which I believe is pretty good sound proofing, so hopefully they won't hear much.

Any advise welcomed.

thanks

John

Unfortunately low frequency effects will not be effectively prevented with soundproofed walls so the positioning will have an effect on what travels through.

I found in my old flat, in 1 position it was innaudible in my neighbours room, then I moved it to another position and they really felt it, the position furthest away from their wall was what they felt the most.

Are you concerned about them complaining?

 

[Minivan]

Yes, that's the main concern. I'd like to be able to enjoy the listening without upsetting the neighbours.

In theory, does it seem that if the sub is placed on the wall adjacent to the neighbour facing away, that would be better than further away, pointing at the neighbour wall?

 

[marty1]

Yes, that's the main concern. I'd like to be able to enjoy the listening without upsetting the neighbours.

In theory, does it seem that if the sub is placed on the wall adjacent to the neighbour facing away, that would be better than further away, pointing at the neighbour wall?

Just to get it straight, where your front left speaker is, that is your neighbours wall correct?

If it is then in that position the sub is placed in a corner which could potentially be enhanced in the opposite corner, your neighbours wall. So they will definately feel that.

I would suggest trying it in that position first, if it sounds boomy, move away from the corner a few inches at a time until it isn't overbearing. When you find a nice sounding balance go and speak to your neighbours, explain to them what you are doing and that if it is too loud to let you know, with most neighbours this will be comforting to know that you are concerned about annoying them, this way they will probably not mind you playing loud if they know at any point they can just ask you to turn it down and you will.

I asked my neighbour to sit in his front room while I phoned him, whilst he was on the line I played a loud bassy movie scene and turned it up until he said it was too much, I then knew my db limits, but he said as long as it isn't too late he doesn't mind. It is better to keep the civilised lines of communication open with neighbours and you will both benefit from it