Where do i place 2.1 subwoofer?

Where do i place the subwoofer exactly? I've had my subwoofer up on my desk next to my computer monitor for a while and no problems, but is this the correct way?

There is no wrong answer. Normally people place it on the floor near their feet, but anywhere where its not in the way is good. Why are you moving it from its current postion?

Oh and the subwoofer is very close to my monitor btw if that's anything important. Would the corner of the wall under the desk be a good place?szafto

Well we can't really say, because it depends on the thickness of your wall and whether it reverberates, which would be a bad sound.

I heard placing it in a corner of the room, facing towards the centre, helps.

EDIT: I was right, sort of.

http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/speaker-setup-guidelines/subwoofer-placement-guidelines

Place it on the floor, near a corner but not directly in it. Its ports need a good 6 inches or so to breathe.

O.o?szafto

[QUOTE="szafto"]O.o?Blistrax

[QUOTE="Blistrax"][QUOTE="szafto"]O.o?szafto

Subs go on the floor not too far from a wall. And off center from a screen. So put it to the left or the right. off center.

I would try to find out what's rattling and make it stop---it would drive me nuts. I don't think there is any danger in it, though.Blistrax

Cheap sub or damaged sub.rastan

Is the sub making a rattling sound or is the bass itself rattling other things on or near your desk that are rattling?

If the sub itself is buzzing or making a rattling noise, it is likely damaged. This is typically due to overworking the sub, meaning the cone has separated from the surround and is buzzing, the voice coil of the sub is slightly charred from overheating, or the amplifier itself has been damaged. There is generally not a cost-effective way to repair this issue, but turning the sub volume down may reduce its presence.

If the desk is rattling you'll just have to figure out what items are in or on the desk and relocate them.

To your original question, user Urworstnhtmare is correct, you typically want to place a subwoofer near but not against a corner of the room.

Happy gaming,

Boz

Is the sub making a rattling sound or is the bass itself rattling other things on or near your desk that are rattling?

If the sub itself is buzzing or making a rattling noise, it is likely damaged. This is typically due to overworking the sub, meaning the cone has separated from the surround and is buzzing, the voice coil of the sub is slightly charred from overheating, or the amplifier itself has been damaged. There is generally not a cost-effective way to repair this issue, but turning the sub volume down may reduce its presence.

If the desk is rattling you'll just have to figure out what items are in or on the desk and relocate them.

To your original question, user Urworstnhtmare is correct, you typically want to place a subwoofer near but not against a corner of the room.

Happy gaming,

Boz

Bozanimal

Like if i have my hand on my mouse and lets say using the flamethrower in killing floor, it just feels like i can feel the bass in the desk shaking a bit. Dunno if it's dangerous or anything

szafto

You got your bass set way to high then, the bass is meant to complement your speakers, not over-power them.

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Like if i have my hand on my mouse and lets say using the flamethrower in killing floor, it just feels like i can feel the bass in the desk shaking a bit. Dunno if it's dangerous or anything

GTR12

You got your bass set way to high then, the bass is meant to complement your speakers, not over-power them.

I had them half-way, thought that was the sweet spot as it kind of 'clicks' into place there. turning it down now