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Subwoofers.... one 10" or two 8"?

I'm looking to fill out the bottom of my simple 2 channel system  (Musical Fidelity X-Ray CDP through Peachtree Audio Grand Integrated amp to a pair of Mirage OMD-15 full range speakers).  I occasionally will play the TV audio through the system for movies, but not interested in an HT setup. Music is the prime focus. The room is "medium" size.  I know that will not give the deep bass feel of a 12", but the difference should not be too great, and a 12" may be overkill for that room.  I've also considered getting two 8" subs to keep the sound balanced between the left and right channels. I think the  8" may be enough bottom for my room and tastes. I'm on a budget so getting a pair of anything bigger than 8" may not be in the cards.

Any opinions or suggestions as to whether I'd be better off with one 10" or two 8" subs?

















larstusor

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Dealer alert;   Current velodynes are sealed subs and are designed to play very low frequency 20 and below).  I use 2 10"'s for my room (dd10+ series ) which is 28x30 and 15 foot ceilings, which is a lot of cubic feet. 
I cross them over at 40hz from my TAD CR1'S.  
I probably should have gone with 12's or 15's but wanted to keep form factor as small as possible.   
I would suggest to OP that he buy one high quality 10"sub then add another as funds allow.   This way he'll have deep bass with one, then smoother bass when he adds the second. 
Anyone in NYC that wants to hear the velodyne dd10+ series contact me at Triodepicturesound.      
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