Kinesis Distributed Bass Array (DIY)

About the Kinesis Distributed Bass Array (DIY)

The Audio Kinesis Distributed Bass Array (DBA) is a high-end DIY subwoofer system designed to deliver superior bass performance by using multiple subwoofers distributed around the listening room. The system typically includes four subwoofers connected to a 1000 watt class AB amplifier that controls crossover frequency, phase, volume, and includes limited equalization. This design minimizes room mode effects, resulting in smooth, natural, and fast bass that integrates seamlessly with main speakers of any architecture. The DBA approach eliminates the localization of bass sources, making the subs effectively invisible as sound sources, and provides consistent bass response throughout the room. The system is highly adjustable, allowing for phase inversion, port plugging, and parametric EQ to optimize bass smoothness and performance. It is considered a new high-end audio standard for bass reproduction in domestic spaces and is praised for outperforming traditional single or dual subwoofer setups in terms of bass quality and integration.