In a new video from Lurssen Mastering, Gavin Lurssen and Reuben Cohen share five things every producer and engineer should know before adding a subwoofer to a studio monitoring system.

They explain how missing or poorly integrated low frequencies can lead to bad mix and mastering decisions—and why a properly calibrated 2.1 system lets you hear the full picture with confidence.

Using iLoud Sub with iLoud MTM MKII monitors, the pair explores crossover points, room acoustics, standing waves and ARC calibration. They also emphasize that iLoud Sub can integrate with existing third-party monitors, providing the low-end extension needed for a balanced full-frequency monitoring environment.

What you'll learn

• Why full-range monitoring leads to more confident decisions
• How to set the right crossover between monitors and sub
• Why poor sub integration can mislead your mixes
• How ARC simplifies speaker and room calibration
• How a 2.1 setup can lead toward immersive monitoring

Having a sub gives you that full spectrum and allows you to hear everything you need to hear to make those decisions with confidence.

This IK sub works really well with the IK 2.0 speakers, but you can use any 2.0 speakers and integrate this sub with any monitors you already have.

Learn how to master your music with Lurssen Mastering at: tutorial.lurssenmastering.com

iLoud Sub is the only subwoofer that automatically calibrates itself and any connected monitors to your room, regardless of brand, delivering balanced, accurate, and reliable sound across the entire audio spectrum, from the bottom to the top.