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Single vs Dual Subs

Let's assume the budget is around $2k.

On the one hand, you could pick up a used/demo JL Audio or Velodyne DD-series. On the other, you could get a pair of new subs from Hsu Research or SVS. Given that the solution has to work well for 2-channel music as well as 5-channel movies, what would sway one in one direction or the other?

Thanks,
Lou
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magfan
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I know I'm late to the party, but must chime in.
Bass below 80hz or so is not localizable. Unless your room is HUGE.
The advantage of double subs is reduction in standing wave peak/null situations.
Subs located asymetrically will tend to cancel out each others standing waves producing a more uniform in-room response and a larger sweet spot....which is important for HT duties where a crowd may show up.
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