This paper describes initial subjective studies in the subwoofer requirements of a 3/2-channel surround sound system. 24 subwoofer configurations were tested by an expert listening panel, under domestic conditions. Studied parameters included number and location of the subwoofers as well as program and listening position. The results suggest that the quality of reproduction is little affected by the subwoofer setup.

Authors: Zacharov, Nick; Bech, Søren; Meares, David J.
Affiliations: Nokia Research Center, Tampere, Finland ; Bang and Olufsen, Struer, Denmark ; BBC Research & Development, Kingswood Warren, Great Britain(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention: 102 (March 1997) Paper Number: 4411
Publication Date: March 1, 1997
Subject: Sound Reinforcement

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