Subwoofer Integration

Overview

Subwoofers are an essential part of a home theater system and can improve low frequency extension and reduce bass distortion in stereo setups.

The first step in sorting out the subwoofer element of your system is to choose a high quality, low distortion subwoofer. We recommend JL Audio's Fathom and Velodyne's Digital Drive Plus lines. The second step is to ensure your subs are properly calibrated. How subwoofers are placed within a room and how they are integrated with the rest of the system make or break final sound quality.

Approach

Acoustic Frontiers are experts in setting up one or multiple subwoofers. We use high resolution acoustic measurements and specialized techniques to perfectly optimize integration with two channel, home theater or studio speaker systems. The following elements are configured in a typical calibration session:

• Placement
• Crossover frequency
• Crossover slope
• Phase
• Level
• Time delay if available
• Parametric EQ if available

Want to learn more? Please give us a call or read some of our educational blog articles.

"The subs are integrated perfectly and have illuminated the pace and rhythmic quality of the music" Cesar Rubio, San Francisco, CA. Full testimonial and pictures.

Pricing

This service is free with the purchase of a JL Audio or Velodyne Digital Drive Plus subwoofer or is available on a consulting basis at the hourly rate of $125 - see our pricing policies for more details. Budget 2-3 hours for a single sub with multiple subs and parametric EQ increasing calibration time. Contact us to make an appointment.