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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?

















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You've GOT to be kidding that you're even considering an 8" sub-woofer.  There's no replacement for displacement and even with a 10" driver, you're marginal on the deep end, which is where subs are supposed to operate.  There's a reason they make 12", 15" and 18" bass drivers...

There is also a very good reason for running two subs vs. one.  With just one sub running, you're going to have an uneven low frequency response through your room due to room resonance.  With one sub running, move around the room while music with good deep end is playing.  You'll find there are null and peak spots in different places.   But those will also depend on where the sub is.  With two (or even more) subs, you'll have that tend to even out depending on where you place the subs in the room.
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