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If you’ve invested in premium speakers, you may wonder how to disguise a subwoofer. Top-tier subwoofers deliver strong bass frequencies for impactful surround sound but take up floor space. Luckily, you can employ some decorative elements to hide your high-quality subs and save a bit of space. So, stick around to learn how to hide a subwoofer in your listening space.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Audio systems take up space, but you can learn to conceal them, even if they use a bulky enclosure. Additionally, you can have custom false-wall subwoofers if you’re willing to invest in a family room remodel. That said, if you learn how to get deep bass from subwoofers, poorly-installed in-wall subwoofers might rattle.
Insider Tip
Small, low-powered subwoofers are ideal for bookshelves and entertainment centers because they shouldn’t rattle nearby objects.
You can deliver enhanced sound quality to an entire living space by learning how to hook up two subwoofers. Keep in mind that multiple powered subwoofers require more maintenance, so you should understand how to fix a blown subwoofer. Additionally, investigating subwoofer repair for voice coils can ensure optimal performance over time.
Proper subwoofer placement is paramount to bass performance and sound quality, but they shouldn’t dominate your entire living space. Luckily, there are excellent options for hiding subs that range from in-wall speakers to sound-friendly fabrics.
Set your subwoofer in a far-off living room corner to keep it mostly out of view. Placing a subwoofer in the corner yields louder bass with less distortion. That said, corner placement can throw off your sound balance if you have small speakers.
Place the subwoofer underneath a coffee table or corner end table to keep it out of view. If your couch is high from the ground, you can place a subwoofer underneath the couch. While sitting over your subwoofer will feel impactful, but it isn’t an ideal spot for clarity of bass tone.
You can still enjoy strong bass waves by placing the subwoofer behind a couch or recliner. Depending on your living room layout, this can keep the subwoofer from taking up walking space.
Acoustic quality fabric can cover speakers without disrupting the sound waves. Covering a subwoofer with fabric helps it blend into your room, especially if you choose a fabric color that matches your walls.
Warning
You should break in brand-new subwoofers at low volumes to help the equipment warm up and avoid blowing out the speakers.
Placing your subwoofer inside of your living room wall is an excellent option, but it requires the most work. Depending on your DIY comfort level, you may need professional custom installers to safely set up your hidden subwoofer.
STAT: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) considers sound exposure at or over 85 decibels hazardous to hearing health. (source)
House plants can cover up your audio equipment without muffling the sound waves. A thick floral display can also surround the subwoofer, hiding it from immediate view.
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