[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Welcome to the Forum, Collo!

The BFD/REW Forum is for questions directly related to that, so I’m redirecting your thread to our DIY Subwoofers Forum, where you’ll get more informed responses.

From what I’ve seen at the Cult of the Infinitely Baffled Forum, rear-room placement is highly discouraged. I know they have some good reasons for it - poke around a little and I’m sure you’ll find it.

Regarding the disturbing the neighbors issue, I can’t find it now, but I saw a thread on another Forum about that the other day, and the general consensus was that an attic will absorb most of the sound. Anything that does get out will be at such a low volume it won’t bother them inside their house.

However, it looks like you’re contemplating something other than an attic install, so it’s hard to say without any more particulars.

Regarding the noisy amp, you can put it anyplace you need to. Assuming you would be using a BFD to equalize the sub, you could use a balanced output to the amp. That will allow you as long a cable run as you need.

Hope this helps at least a little.

Regards,
Wayne