How to Hide a Ceiling Subwoofer

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  Cover the floor of a well-ventilated area with plastic or paper sheeting to avoid damaging the floor. Secure the plastic or paper sheeting in place with painters tape.

• 2

  Remove the front panel of the subwoofer from the enclosure. Wipe it down with a lint-free cloth to remove any excess dust or hair that is stuck on the front or back of the front panel.

• 3

  Place the front panel of the subwoofer on the plastic sheeting and spray the front side of the panel that faces out the same color as your ceiling. Allow the front panel of the subwoofer to dry for three to four hours.

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  Repeat the process after allowing the panel to dry. Place the front panel back on the subwoofer after allowing it to dry after the second coat.

Hiding The Subwoofer

• 5

  Hang the same type of cloth used to cover speakers over the subwoofer or use a different type of material, like perforated metal. These materials allow the sound to enter your listening space without changing the overall sound of your subwoofer.

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  Hire a contractor to build a wall over the front of the subwoofer to hide it from view. This method works well if you own a house and don’t plan on changing audio equipment too soon – but if you plan on making changes to your setup, it can be costly to tear down and rebuild the wall.

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  Get a contractor to house the subwoofer in an enclosure inside your ceiling that rests 6 to 8 inches above the actual surface of the ceiling. That way the contractor can put plaster or drywall directly over the subwoofer without damaging it.