The Ego System will turn a room in to a subwoofer

The Ego System will turn a room in to a subwoofer

The Ego System is a new sound system created by Xergio Cordoba. It is said to be able to turn every part of a room into a subwoofer. While most producers and sound engineers are trying to control the bass in any given room and reduce any chance of ‘fake’ bass reflecting from corners etc, Cordoba believes we could all do with more bass.

But the Ego System is not exactly just a bass boosting mechanism. According to this report on YourEDM Cordoba wants to promote a more intimate relationship between the sound and the audience by having every part of the room; the walls, ceiling and even the floor become a subwoofer…

 “I want people to experience total physical immersion in the music. Sound usually comes to you from the front, and then it’s reinforced at certain strategical points in the room. Ego manages the sound in such a way that it rises from the ground to your head, runs through your legs, belly, torso, arms and your head – and down from the ceiling – like it’s raining sound. And while you’re feeling that, you’ll see 3D video recreations of sound waves coming out of the speakers.”

An immersive club experience

Cordoba has reportedly been working on proposals for a new nightclub in Ibiza which could transform a night of clubbing into an immersive experience

 “It’s a 7.4-channel system, but with lots of speakers and subwoofers in each channel, where the conventional stereo signal converts to this format. In short, the ceiling consists of 360º sound systems and the entire floor is a subwoofer that lets music go through you, from your feet to your head. The front part is made of 32″ subwoofers and mid and treble speakers. The sides and the back have somewhat smaller subwoofers. Audio signals are modified to generate the most complete spectral sound, so it’s much richer in nuances.”