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Adding a sub. - can i start with one?

I’m pretty happy with my setup I’ve assembled over the past year. However I feel I am missing some oomph and I find I am turning up the volume a lot. My space is big (converted barn) with 18 ft vaulted ceilings and about 700 sq ft of space with hardwood floors and minimal soft furniture. 
 

So I am thinking adding a sub woofer will help increase the bass and maybe give me more of the kick in the sound I’m used to in my old room and prior older speakers and amp. 
 

I’ve read that most people add 2 subs to a system instead of one. I’d prefer to spend the 2500 per side over time and just get one for now. What’s the thinking on one channel sub vs two and can I consider going from 1 to 2 later on as another upgrade?

daveinpa

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hilde45
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A single sub properly setup will improve overall SQ-but it’s subjective like EVERYTHING in audiophooland.

The improvement past one sub was not better in a "subjective"  sense. As if it was just my whimsy that I liked it better. No, it was better in an "objective" sense. It was better objectively in terms of (a) measurements (additional subs helped eliminate both peaks and troughs as measured) and from (b) an experienced listening standpoint (bass was clearer, more accurate, not boomy etc.)

Everything in audio may be particular (contingent on many factors) but it’s not all "subjective."

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hilde45
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+1 on the idea of a SWARM, especially in your space and for less $$ than two REL's. 

 

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hilde45
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OP, it seems that there are some answering the question whether one sub will be "enough" and others are answering what will be "ideal." Which are you after?

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