It may not make intuitive sense at all but two subs produce a lot better and a lot more control over bass. I know people always say that bass is not directional -i.e. you can't always tell where the bass is coming from but with only one sub it is likely you can detect the source of the bass you are hearing. The goal is truly making it difficult if not impossible to determine where the bass is coming from -i.e. being able to blend it with the rest of your audio signal and 2 subs seems to make it easier to do that. It is likely you will spend some time determining exactly how to position both subs but my experience is alternate corners of the room can work very well and you can play with adjusting the exact direction for the subs from there. As to which subs to select, I would suggest self powered subs and my choice was 2 JL Audio Fathem F-113 subs.
One Sub or Two?
Hey folks, looking for some thoughts here on subs…
Putting together a system with B&W 801 D4s and a HTM81 D4. I don’t think B&W makes the best subs necessarily, so…
1. Looking for recommendations for other sub brands…I’ve heard good things about REL for example
2. Wonder whether I should get one “really good” sub or two “pretty good subs?”
System is for 2 channel listening to classic rock and also 5.1 audio for home theater purposes.
McIntosh amps and pre/pro.
Many thanks in advance for your advice…I appreciate it!