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Single vs. Dual Subs

It's common wisdom that dual or multiple subs help smooth out bass response in different spots in the room, but what about for a dedicated listening room with a fixed single listening position? What do two subs add to the music presentation that a single dialed in sub is missing provided that single sub is dialed in perfectly for the listening position?
Caveat: not interested in the SWARM method or multiple subs at the moment, strictly comparing single to dual subs
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Caveat: not interested in the SWARM method or multiple subs at the moment, strictly comparing single to dual subs
- divertiti

Second who said the first sub can’t have 6 active drivers and 12 passive radiators, BUT all in the same SINGLE 50 cubic foot box. :-)
- oldhvymec
I’ve got dual opposing drivers in the same enclosure (internal vibration cancellation), both dual voice coil 10". It’s been on springs since the day it was dragged into my system, abused for being so heavy and awkward.
I cannot get another class D amp module to match the one I have, so I’m thinking of making two more dual opposing driver subs (they will be on springs also) and using four drivers in two enclosures. Taking my 2 x 400 watt AB power amp to drive just the subs, and go valve for the stand mounts.

May toy with using the dual driver sub I currently have somewhere in the mix as well??

As I’m strictly digital at the moment, a DSP isn’t a bad idea, I’ve only used one in the car, with excellent results. The DSP was used on a single sub. So I have experience with single subs, however, I do believe it's an upgrade to use more.
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