Would you choose 1 ou 2 subwoofers for a stereo set?
Would you choose 1 bigger sub or 2 smaller ones?
For a living room 6 x 8 meters (speakers on the smaller side). (3.5meters high)
Mcintosh MA9000 + BW802 D3
I listen mostly to digital audio (DAC / Streamer)
Looking into 1 JL Audio 13" or 2 JL Audio 10"
@markalarsen , Is the E15HP what you have? Are you using it for music listening primarily? (I have been curious about their 15in and 18in sealed models for a bit...Personally have not ventured any bigger than their 12in drivers for music). |
For those who can do rudimentary woodworking (just a simple box), the Rythmik Subs are available as DIY kits. For those who can't, a local cabinet maker can do it for you pretty cheaply. The 15" Rythmik sub comes in a China-sourced 3cu.ft. enclosure, but if going DIY Brian Ding recommends building a 4cu.ft. one, for free increased output. By the way, the Rythmik plate amps feature the best controls available on the market, far better than most of the competition. Check out the Rythmik website for details. |
Two subs or more. I’m using a pair of Rythmik subs, F12SE-XLR3 and A370XLR3 amp https://www.rythmikaudio.com/download/XLR3_sealed_quickguide.pdf I’m also using a Sublimeacoustic K231 as a 2 way XO. The miniDSP XO sounds promising, especially w/ room correction. I’d I was all digital, I’d be more inclined to pursue it. However, I’m not convinced my LPs would sound as good. |
My two Rythmik non-ported direct servo subs are lined with GR Research "No Rez" damping+foam material and use Swiss Digital Fuse Box units. Both mods make a big difference in output and sound quality. No Rez has an effect equivalent to both increasing enclosure inner air space and damping enclosure vibrations so you aren't listening to the enclosure resonance any more. The SDFB with a copper slug sounds like a much more powerful amp. CC: @bdp24 , @lewinskih01 , @rhg3 |
