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Stereo Subwoofer Pairing

Does it matter if stereo subwoofers (one dedicated for each channel) are the same age or will it sound fine to use one subwoofer that is new with a used one (both subwoofers are the same model)?

Will it just take time for the new subwoofer to break in to match the used one or will they never sound close to each other?
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prof
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willemj,

I'm new to subs and just about to integrate a couple in my system.

A commonly recommended crossover point for subs is 80Hz, which means the sub will also be still putting out sound above 80Hz.

That seems to be getting into the directional territory.  I've read numerous people say they can localize their subs when crossing over at that frequency.
prof
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I plant to try one of my subs in the bay window area behind my listening sofa.  On one hand there isn't tons of room back there - a space about 8 feet by 3 feet deep.  On one hand I imagine bass frequencies "building up" in that space.  On the other, the sub would be between the bay windows and a massive custom sofa that spans the whole room width, and I'd think this would also provide some "trapping" as well.  I'm not sure how what to expect, but the other subwoofer will be on my front all behind my speakers, to the right, so the subs will end up on a roughly "diagonal room placement" which apparently is one that can work out well.

I hope.
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