Home Theater Subwoofer

A home theater subwoofer is responsible for the bass and other low-frequency sounds in a home theater system. These sounds require a lot of power to reproduce, and subwoofers are specially designed to provide that power. While it’s not the most noticeable part of most Canadian home theater systems, the subwoofer plays an important role in the overall quality of your sound.

When buying a powered subwoofer, the first thing you should consider is the amount of power. Most subwoofers come with built-in amplifiers, and you want a powerful amp if you have a large room or want your bass to really stand out. Generally, larger drivers produce deeper bass, so a 10- or 12-inch woofer cone will do well for the average Canadian home theater.

Each subwoofer is sold in a subwoofer enclosure, which protects the internal acoustics while enhancing the bass quality. The two most common enclosures are the sealed box and bass reflex. Sealed box enclosures provide tight, precise bass, but they often take up more power. A bass reflex case features an energy port that minimizes power, although this tends to sacrifice some accuracy.

Most Canadian home theater systems have one subwoofer placed on the floor. However, recent studies have shown that having two subwoofers, placed at the midpoint of the front and rear walls, produces optimal bass and a fuller, richer sound. If you’re going for a two-bass system, make sure both subwoofers are uniformly tuned.