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split sub signal out of preamp to use 2 subs?

Hi everyone, I am using a Velodyne HGS-18 sub for home theater right now. I think the sub is a lot more than I need for my room. I have the sub volume nob turned up to only the second or third notch, and it is plenty. The room is 12W X 18D with a wall to wall carpeted wood floor. I read that it is better to use 2 smaller subs rather than one larger one, anyway, because it gives a better sound. However, my Classe SSP-75 only has one sub out, as do most. Can I split the signal in order to use 2 subs? Is that what everyone does that uses 2 subs? I am only aware of a couple of pre-amps that have two or more sub outputs? Also, what is the best small sub to buy?
musicmannj

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sugarbrie
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Based on what you are trying to do, I would say one good quality sub is better than two cheap ones.


Two subs are clearly better than one, only if you were able to run stereo subs (each sub playing a separate channel). You could run stereo subs, but you would have to run them off the speaker terminals, with a sub that can handle such a connection (high pass). You would lose the separate sub channel on your HT setup. Such a setup is great for music.

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