One Sub or Two?

Hey folks, looking for some thoughts here on subs…

Putting together a system with B&W 801 D4s and a HTM81 D4. I don’t think B&W makes the best subs necessarily, so…

1. Looking for recommendations for other sub brands…I’ve heard good things about REL for example

2. Wonder whether I should get one “really good” sub or two “pretty good subs?”

System is for 2 channel listening to classic rock and also 5.1 audio for home theater purposes.

McIntosh amps and pre/pro.

Many thanks in advance for your advice…I appreciate it!

nankaroad03-09-2025 1:26am

unsound Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,338 posts 03-09-2025 at 01:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Two.
teajay Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,709 posts 03-09-2025 at 02:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For two channel high-end systems to get optimum benefits always use two subs. Check out NSMT band-pass subwoofers, which load a room differently then ported or sealed subwoofers.
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soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,834 posts 03-09-2025 at 03:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Definitely two. If you wanna read more on why look up Todd Welti who’s a foremost expert on subwoofers and read his research. For a recommendation, you can save yourself big $$$ by getting two excellent Rhythmik F12G subs for $2500 and get down to 14Hz. Several people here bought them on my recommendation and are all thrilled. Or you can pay a ton more. Best of luck. https://www.rythmikaudio.com/F12G.html