Single or multiple subs
discman -- Tue, 06/03/2008 - 17:44
I'm about to replace a broken subwoofer. I'm wondering if I should get two less expensive subs or one big one? My budget is $3k.
I'm about to replace a broken subwoofer. I'm wondering if I should get two less expensive subs or one big one? My budget is $3k.
With multiple subs you can place them so your room's worst resonance peaks and dips are reduced.
The final goal is smooth even bass response. Two subs have a much better chance to achieve this goal.
A second advantage of two subs is that neither has to work as hard as a single sub to achieve the same SPL levels. Less output equals lower distortion.
Finally with two subwoofers you can run true stereo if you wish. I do this with my Lexicon MC-12 HD processor and the results are more convincing and better integrated bass response than with a daisy-chained mono subwoofer signal.
Steven Stone
Contributor to The Absolute Sound, EnjoytheMusic.com, Vintage Guitar Magazine, and other fine publications
Consider REL subs with your budger you should be able to get two excellent subs for both music and movies.
Sheepherder
Shenandoah Valley, VA
Steven's right about the two subs being better than one, for exactly the reasons he states.
I vote for 2 subs. I use two Dayton 10's in my HT, and two 12" Velos with my 2-channel music set-up. Both systems achieved smoother bass response with two subs than with just one. Plus at least 3 dB greater bass output.
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