Thiel Owners

I'm going to try to find a Thiel subwoofer, but here's the question... is it worth it to spend a bit more money and get two SS-1? Commonly I've found that stereo subs work much better for music, but Thiel is always different, so I figured I ask.

The room is not that large so I don't think I need two subs for that reason, but I also want to make sure that if I do it, I do it right.

Jan - I hope I am not dominating this forum, but I enjoy sharing what I've learned. I have compared single and stereo SS1 and SS2 subwoofers in my studio with PowerPoint 1.2s as room mastering monitors. The stereo pair presents a decidedly more believable image. Note that the PPs cross over at 80Hz, which includes more upper information than many applications.

John Schwenker - I am intrigued by your second-order experience. Soon I will have my Metric Halo ADA rig back up and will devise a second order XO at 80Hz for low and high pass. It has a high probability of better transient performance than the PXO solution of 4th order high and low. I will be able to measure the net output to ascertain that the subwoofer can produce that 12dB roll out. The PPs produce a textbook 12dB roll out. BTW: second order slopes share some prestigeous company.

@tomthiel, not at all! This is what makes this forum so great, people sharing their experience and knowledge. I'm definitely leaning towards a pair of subwoofers.