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Are big subwoofers viable for 2 channel music?

In thinking about subwoofers to get for a large future listening space (30' x 30'). So far there seems to be a lot of great options for smaller subs for music.. such as the rel s812. Now my main focus will be music but I do plan to do some home theater on the system and I do enjoy subs that reach low and have strong but clear sub-bass. Would a large sealed sub still be able to provide clean tight bass that digs low and thus satisfy both duties. Can it ever match the speed and precision of a pair or more of rel 812s? Something like PSA S7201 or Captivator RS2?

A realize a smaller sub has a smaller moving mass and thus for a given level of power would be faster than a bigger sub with a bigger moving mass (driver mass). But a large sub would have to move less to achieve the same SPL and would reach lower.

Anyhow what do you guys think? Thanks.
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wolfie62
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Big subs are viable for 2 channel systems.

i keep my subs below 24” drivers. That’s the ideal size for most rooms. Perfect, in fact. 24s put the right amount of movement where it needs to be. I angle mine up at 45 degrees. It’s wave simulated bass sources the best. I power them with 800 watt per side IGBT amps. They do like power.
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