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Choosing Sub-woofers. Please advise ASAP.

Finally, I have committed to the new home theater system and need sub-woofers. My listening and theater space is about 16' x 14' but then total open space (kitchen in the back) is 16' x 32'. I would like to listen to non-dealer advise. Thank you.

Mcintosh MX160
Mcintosh MC1.2Kw x 2
Mcintosh MC205 x 2
Wilson Audio Alexia - Front Left and Right Speakers
Wilson Audio Mezzo - Center Speaker
Wilson Audio Sophia - Side and Rear Surround Sound Speakers
Origin Acoustic D88 - Atmos Speakers

I like the REL and the JL Audio but JL Audio is my primary choice. The question is 2 x 12" or 2 x 10" or single Dual 12"? The stereo dealer told me 10" would blend in better with music while HT dealer says 12" will have better effect because even my listening space is mall but overall room is large.

Your thought please? I need decision by tomorrow so I can close the final piece. Thank you.
sautan904

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sautan904 OP
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@ mapman. I thought so too. That is my original idea but shaken up a little when spoke to the dealer. He suggested his 2 used 10" subs at super crazy discount....

Also the room size is OK for 2x 12" subs?
sautan904 OP
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2x 12" it is.  Yes. My stereo system will be setup and professional tune for my listening area with acoustic treatment too. 

home theater will be setup by another HT and Mcintosh specialist.

i hope all work out well.

now, I just need to wait. Wilson will ship my speaker mid January! 
sautan904 OP
35 posts
 
I actually bought a pair of JL Audio E-Sub E110. Originally I was looking for decent HT system and saw this pair of brand new at great deal, so I got them. Then it seems like the more dealers I see, the bigger the system gets. Now, I also wonder if e-sub is enough to match the Wilson? I tripled my original budget so..... trying to save now!

arghhhhhhhhhhh......
sautan904 OP
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@ Al

I have a wood floor on concrete so not an issue with weight. :b

@ Tim

I read your post then I got lost. English is my third language and when I see super long writing, I got lost. Thank you for trying to hhelp. Anyway, one dealer will help setup stereo and another will help setup HT. Eventually the Wilson Dealer will do the final tuning for both. I just have to give the HT dealer the job cause originally I went to him for budget system but then I change my mind and I could have bought all Mcintosh gear and wilson from the Stereo dealer but I feel bad cause HT dealer helped me so ended up I split up the purchase.

I hope they will do great job for me.
sautan904 OP
35 posts
 
Cable. I found Nordost and they are pretty expensive but not sure how it will work. Will check with local dealer but anyone have any experience with flat cable?
sautan904 OP
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@ Al

Yes, I have scheduled electrician to install addition 6 outlets on top of the current 2. Individual circuit breaker for every 2 outlets.

Now, nothing related to sub but anyone know good decent Flat cable for my surround pair where I need to hide under the rug. I originally want to raise the floor so i can hide all cable underneath but the Wilson dealer said NO NO. Raising floor will degrade the sound quality because it will be holo and bass will reflect. I guess it's true?
sautan904 OP
35 posts
 
I used to like Velodyne and they look great too. But I think I pretty much lock in JL Audio right now.

New question. Does the single unit w/ dual drivers subwoofer works the same as having 2 separate single driver subwoofer?
sautan904 OP
35 posts
 
Cool. I was thinking of single F212v2. Well, I will stick with my original plan F112v2 then. Thanks 
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