Subwoofer for music DF or FF

[amro200]

Hi Dears:As per the address, am planning to buy a subwoofer for my Stereo system (look in the signature) and am contemplating a Rel (T7 or T9) or BK XXL400, am inclined more twards the BK but can't make my mind whether Down firing or Front Firing would be better for purely music use? Regards

 

[Al ears]

I wouldn't worry to much about which way the transducer faces, it is how well you can integrate it into your current setup that counts.
Unless you have a room the size of a small barn you could get away with a smaller subwoofer if it helps.

 

[ID.]

Prefer a sealed cabinet sub for music.

 

[jonathanRD]

I telephoned BK and asked them.
For music thay advised a XXLS400DF on the basis that I had a laminate floor over a concrete base.

It's made a big difference to my music listening - adding so much extra bottom end that my standmounts couldn't.

Telephone them and ask!

 

[bluedroog]

I have the BK XXLS400 and went for DF. In terms of performance it makes very little difference, some say the FF is slightly easier to integrate and this may be true. Personally I prefer the cleaner look of the DF and there is also less chance of damage to the driver. It is really down to personal pr3efence but I think the DF is more popular.

As the post above mentions what you have on you floor can make a difference, a DF on carpet may lose some impact so many people, myself included use a couple of granite chopping boards from the supermarket underneath.

 

[amro200]

The floor type is no issue for me as it's concrete, and although I prefer the DF clean look but am just wondering if they sound different for the cone firing downwards or forward same as speakers,

why do I have a impression that the FF should sound more in the face and easier to integrate?

 

[bluedroog]

I’ve no first hand experience of the FF, I am just basing it on the research I did asking the same questions as you when I bought mine. I don’t feel there are any issue with DF, bass is far less directional the higher frequencies. I just think where some people have awkward room acoustics and very limited placement options the FF gives them that little bit of extra fine tuning room. I don’t think you’ll have any issues with DF.

 

[fr0g]

I have the BK XXLS400 and went for DF. In terms of performance it makes very little difference, some say the FF is slightly easier to integrate and this may be true. Personally I prefer the cleaner look of the DF and there is also less chance of damage to the driver. It is really down to personal pr3efence but I think the DF is more popular.

As the post above mentions what you have on you floor can make a difference, a DF on carpet may lose some impact so many people, myself included use a couple of granite chopping boards from the supermarket underneath.

this.

I have the XXLS 400 DF too.

No chance of major damage from my 3 and 8 yr olds!