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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

 

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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
3,497 posts
 

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
1,260 posts
 

Three are better.

Regards,

Dan

missioncoonery
1,215 posts
 

I have a similar room and have 3  S510 subs so IMO given the 2 choices I would  say neither...the  5tx is bottom firing and I wouldn't want that at all,and 1 9x is not enough...I would wait till funds permit and then buy  2  7X or 9x...or 2 used Rels like the previous I series

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m-db
971 posts
 

A subwoofer/s system is a separate component which are more often designed to accommodate most future speaker or room changes.

For the sake of a direct comparison does this dealer represent any other subwoofer manufactures?

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