Why Is Bass Omnidirectional?

Our brains understand the dampened sound as being behind us. Low frequencys pass through our flappy ears un dampened, therefore our brains have no way of knowing if they are from above, below or behind.

Is bass omni-directional?

Get down to the bass frequencies (below about 80Hz – e.g. a bass guitar or bass drum) and the sound is no longer directional. In fact, it is omni-directional, meaning it appears to emanate from everywhere. That's the secret to a subwoofer.

Why is bass not directional?

Subwoofer Sound Should Be Non-Directional

Due to the non-directionality of extreme low-frequency sound, a subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room where it sounds best in relation to the room size, floor type, furnishings, and wall construction.