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2 Subwoofers or 1?

I did a quick Forum search but didn't find exactly what I am looking for.  Please forgive me if this is really a duplicate question...

I've recently purchased a pair of Ariel 5Ts to go with my Audio Research amp/preamp.  I've started thinking of adding a sub woofer.  The local dealer is very high on the RELs and it seems that so are a lot or people.  Here's my question: would it be better to buy 2 Rel T/5x at 699 a piece or 1 T/9x for 1499.  The room is roughly 15 x 22 with 14 ft ceilings and open both at the back and to the right. The two smaller units are 125 watts each: the larger unit is 300 watts, if that matters. Any thoughts on the matter?

Thanks

Howard

 

howardlander
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russ69
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Two T/9X front firing located as a stereo pair inside of your loudspeakers. 

howardlander OP
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I don't think two of the T/9x are in budget....

achipo
58 posts
 

Two (or 3) smaller subs located strategically (multiple subwoofer crawls) would give smoother bass response in a primary listening position than a single sub.

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russ69
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I don't think two of the T/9x are in budget....

I hear you. You really want two subs, front firing, located near your little stand mounts. You will be crossing over fairly high and the subs will make your imaging work much better. The smaller sub does not go that low but I'd take two of those over one of the others. You can get the two small subs first then get a larger single sub to work the very bottom frequencies some time in the future. 

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islandmandan
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Three are better.

Regards,

Dan

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