Why a second Vandersteen sub?


I've been enjoying my Vandersteen 2WQ sub that I'm now using with my Vandersteen 3A sig speakers. In fact, I think that the effect of the sub with the crossover is dramatic with a greatly improved sound in the midrange as well as in the bass. I know that Vandersteen and several people at this site recommend a second 2WQ sub, but my question is "why?" What will the second one give me that I don't already have with one? Is it just the location of the deep bass?
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Two subs load the room better. This creates a more seemless integration with the Sigs. It also allows for ultimately more total bass power(plays louder.) Lastly, some music has channel separation down into the lower frequencies. Two subs allow you to take advantage of this.
I have found that using two increases the soundstage width and and sounds more natural. It makes the system sound bigger with better dynamics.
I use the 3 Sigs with a pair of subs. It just doesn't sound the same with one.