down firing sub question

[tonymontana1984]

is there any advantage over a front firing ? i'm planning to get a bic sub and they only have down firing.

 

[jaxvon]

There isn't any real advantage unless you're running your subwoofers above 80Hz. I don't think the BIC subs present the best value. I would suggest that you look at another sub by BIC, the Acoustech H100 or perhaps a Cadence Xsub. These are both quality units that will have good output to 25Hz.

 

[Sheep]

You can get the H100, its forward firing.

Its very hard to say whether or not there is a difference, mainly because there is never 2 subs made with the same everything except for driver position.

Some say the down firing subs have a great tactile response due to loading on the floor.

Others say front firing subs excel in music because they sound better in the high bass region.

When my DPS-12 is in movie mode it shakes me like no tomorrow, and its front firing and front ported(slot ported).

I personally think front firing AND front ported subwoofers are the best(or sealed). Subs that send all the bass energy forward. I feel they don't rely on the rear wall as much and they blend and disappear better. But, thats just my opinion.

SheepStar

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

Placement and tuning will play a far more important role in dialing in your sub compared to front or down firing drivers.

What is your budget? May we suggest some alternatives? The Bic is a fine sub, but if it's over $200, you may be able to do better.

 

[Josuah]

There are many down-firing subs you can lie on the side to become side-firing. Which would then let you compare them being the exact same except for driver orientation. I don't think there's any difference other than dispersion characteristics, and I prefer down-firing.

 

[steve nn]

My thinking is in line with much that I've read here except to say.. I think much of it "generally" depends on the room itself coupled with placement.