What process did you use to integrate multiple subwoofers for 2 channel listening?


Today I will be trying to integrate up to three subs. Two are matching Rythmiks F12SE, and one is a REL R-328. The Rythmiks have a variety of adjustable parameters, including phase, crossover, and gain. There are other switches and passes on the sub, but I'm going to try to keep it basic to begin with. The REL has variable gain and crossover; the phase on REL is either 0 or 180.

I have REW for measurement. I will be buying a few more furniture sliders this morning, on doctors orders. ;-)

QUESTION: If you have multiple subs, by what process did you integrate your subs? One at a time? More? Which adjustments did you try first and in what kinds of increment?

I know that trial, error, measuring, and listening will all take time. Rather than look for a needle in a haystack, I'm curious what sequence or process was most effective for you.

Thank you.
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Showing 1 response by bondmanp

Yup, I knew I would end up with a pair of subs.  I am a big fan of the Vandersteen subs.  I think their unique design makes for excellent integration and easy placement.  They are designed for corner placement (why isn't every sub designed to sit in a corner?).  I had to buy used, so there was time between the first sub and the second.  The first went in one corner behind and outside the right speaker, the second went in the other corner behind the left.  A little tweaking of the level and Q controls (crossover is fixed at 80Hz, first order), and I was enjoying deep, tight stereo bass that sounded like it all came from my mains; these subs never call attention to themselves.  Fantastic!  I have the discontinued 2Wqs, but the newer model has a built in EQ, which should make it even easier.