One or two JL subs?


I am looking at upgrading my HT system by adding new sub(s). I've decided to go with JL subs but am trying to decide which route to go. Two 112's vs a single 113. The room is 12.5 x 26 x 7.5h. I sit 12 feet from the subs. I know that JL prefers a two sub setup. But who wouldn't if you can sell two subs vs one? BTW i am not into extreme SPL's i listen to movies and music at sane levels. I would be most interested in what JL owners have to say. (Respectfully, i am not interested in in opinions about other brands of subs, i am pretty set on the JL's)
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Two 112's?

Yaaaay you!

For years now, everything Iv'e read online has pointed to the use of 2 subs being better than one in the majority of cases. THX says use 4!

Each of those articles also says just how difficult it is to attain very good bass performance, due to the nature of it's actual expense not too many wind up addressing it as it should be addressed.... or so they say.

I now tend to beleive they're right. I've also found the subs do more than just provide bass info... they support better the range of audio which lies above the 100 +/- hz area.

For 2ch and HT.

I'd very much like to be able to get another DD 15 for my 20 x 8ft room.

Enjoy.
The SMS features are in the DD series Velodyne subs, and I must say it/they are a super item. Just super.

I have trouble with the lower regions being able to tell exactly, without comparison, the actual tones being played. The EQ addresses those issues and by reducing the tops off the high nodes in the sound, everthing falls into place better and setup becomes almost a slam dunk... a dolly helps too with the more hefty class subs like the DD15, DD18, 112s & 113... A suuport person from JL told me about the dolly useage.... Sliding a 100+ sub across extra deep or plush pile carpeting simply doesn't get it IMO.

So yeah.. EQ & a dolly or two perhaps, are well worth obtaining..