Placing your subwoofer correctly can maximize its bass output. Every room has its limitations, but simple workarounds make a difference. For living rooms and common areas, you'll have to get creative.

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So there you have it: five reasons to add a subwoofer to your hi-fi system. Not explosions. Not car-audio showboating.

In smaller, portable audio systems, a subwoofer can produce a fuller and more balanced sound that defies the system’s physical limitations. (image credit: Rocksteady) Subwoofers are much more than ...