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dustmouse

Just got the Roku Subwoofer

Looking for suggestions on placement, audio settings etc. Right now I have it next to the TV. Is it better to have it closer to where you are sitting?

For settings, I am currently using Base Boost which makes the most sense lol. Also surprisingly finding that Speech Clarity High and Night Leveling are producing the best sound. Thoughts on other configurations?

Posted Apr 8, 2020, 6:18 PM UTC

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charros•

Closer no. Next to TV is fine. Subwoofers put out low frequencies which aren't very directional like mids and highs. I believe it is down-firing also. The waves will bounce off the floor. If you want more bass then put in a corner or closer to a wall. For less bass move out more into the open. Behind a couch is fine. It's best to play around with it to your taste. I believe it has a ~30 ft wireless reach. That's pretty standard for most wireless subwoofers.

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dustmouseOP•

Cool, thanks for the info

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mac_a_bee•

YMMV depending on your ears. Concur with variable placement. Mine is under my watching-position-adjacent side table, using Normal Sound Mode with Speed Clarity and Volume Mode Off. With my acoustics, I found boosting the bass resulted in a too-boomy sound to my ears.

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dustmouseOP•

Great, thanks for the feedback

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Birdman-82•

Move it around with your hands and use your ears to listen. The settings are: reduce, normal increase and off. Change and listen. With your ears.

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dustmouseOP•

Very helpful thanks

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Birdman-82•

You wanted directions on how to position and listen.

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KW8675309•

He wasn't be sarcastic. That was genuine thanks. :-)

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