What makes the HSU subs so non-directional?

[lovingdvd]

I was reading on the HSU web site something about how the subs are designed to be very non-directional using some sort of special 'slope' or something or other (can you tell I'm a newb with subs? :) ).

Can someone explain in detail what makes the subs so non-directional?

Currently I have a dinky 10" woofer sub that was part of a 5.1 set I got about a decade ago. Since then I've moved and replaced all the speakers but kept the sub. I have the sub located in a corner of the room just 6 feet from where I sit on the sofa along the back wall.

I find that this older sub is quite directional and distractingly so. I have it balanced with the Radio Shack sound meter to the same dB as the other speakers so I know the problem is not that it is excessively loud.

I have a VTF2-MK3 coming on Monday and am looking forward to hearing the huge difference this sub will make.

However I'm wondering if I will still have this issue with bass being directional with my new HSU sub as well. And if so, what can be done about it? As a side note because of my room setup this is the only location for the sub. Thanks!

[lenbo]

Welcome ! I've used your settings on my 60A2000 from AVS. I have the vtf-2 mk3 also , your gonna love it!!! The reason your old sub is so directional is because it's probley not a "true subwoffer". ie the output is not really in the lower freq's. When you get the vtf2 monday you'll understand what I'm saying. Make sure you set all your speakers to small in the reciever and calibrate from there. You may want to go 2-3 dbs more with the sub. Please post what you think after you get it set up .