Getting 2 subs

 

qjm101

101 posts

10-27-2023 at 05:45am 

"I would suggest utilizing 6 subwoofers stacking 3 on each side."

I would suggest 10 subs.

Plus 1 in the bathroom
 

 

qjm101

101 posts

10-27-2023 at 05:45am 

"I would suggest utilizing 6 subwoofers stacking 3 on each side."

I would suggest 10 subs.

Plus 1 in the bathroom

qjm101

101 posts

10-27-2023 at 05:45am 

"I would suggest utilizing 6 subwoofers stacking 3 on each side."

I would suggest 10 subs.

Plus 1 in the bathroom

 

Nice sarcasm, lol!  Amazing if you never tried it, how would you know and what is your base to support your argument/ opinion against it, lol.  Then again people are creatures of habit and would have a negative opinion about anything they have never done or have somewhat tried with a lack of effort. My experience with what I have done especially with an agreement of everyone who has listened to my system suggests positive results and feedback.  Maybe that’s not your experience and hopefully you are happy with your system in your environment.  I just know for a fact that you can’t speak to my environment because you have never been there or been invited.

 

Happy listening 

I have 2 REL subs, big difference with 2 vs 1.  I also use their wireless connection, I love not having to run speaker cables to the far corners of the room.

The G&R Research has gotten me very interested in open baffle subs. They make single, double and triple kits with servo amplifiers for full control of each woofer. They include all the cnc cut material for diy assembly. Supposedly, with open baffle, it pressurizes the room equally, thereby giving a more even response without the “room boom”.

One more suggestion for integration, have two matched pairs of subs: Tower Kinergetics SW-800 and two SVS SB-16 Ultras and measure the room with Room EQ Wizard and plug those measurements into Multi Sub Optimizer to get my 12 biquads on each speaker for the DSP. The integration is amazing and also keeps the neighbors from complaining. They are all not set up symmetrically as others have mentioned to help with the room modes. The subs run full range and cut off based on their abilities and crossovers from MSO. It’s a dream set up, good luck and let us know what works for you! 
 

- Steve

so is it ok to get 2 different size subs to cover a wider spectrum of bass or get 2 matching subs?

To directly answer your question rather than blathering on about unrelated matters: Yes it's OK. The brand does not have to match nor the size. I have used subs as small as 6.5" with great results.

What you might consider is getting 3 or 4 subs which will go further in smoothing out the room response and when implemented well provides an astonishing result.

In a similar thread here:  "Subwoofers ported or sealed" audiokinesis mentions his system and is worth looking into. Check out his SWARM.

My advice is to not be in a hurry, do your due diligence, read up on the concept of multi-subs as researched and advocated by dignitaries such as Geddes, Toole and Welti.   They have all researched deep into the how, why and the spectacular results thereof. Their findings carry more weight than some posters here who do not have a clue.