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!

nankaroad03-09-2025 1:26am

sls883 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 749 posts 03-09-2025 at 01:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think I'd wait and see how they sound in your room. I wouldn't expect a speaker like an 801 D4 to need much help for two channel. I think you'd need really good subs to gain anything. It's interesting that REL's website doesn't have a recommendation. They recommend their model 31 for the 800 D3. It's a $7500 sub. I'm not saying you need to buy a REL, but you need a really good sub. How big is your room? How much do you want to spend? Two subs for music.