Two Jl Audio f113's or one f 212

I'm using a single JL F113. I am also very familiar with the system of a friend who is using a pair of JL F110's. So it's a similar situation: A single larger sub vs. a pair of smaller subs.

IME, there are advantages to both approaches, but I think there are more advantages to a pair of smaller subs. The most frequently cited advantage is that a pair of subs can be placed at different locations in the room with different peaks/nulls, resulting in a flatter frequency response when summed together. This advantage is significant, IMO. The only caveat I would offer is...

I believe that the use of sub placement to optimize frequency response can result in non-optimal transient response, which is audible as bass that sounds "slow" or "out of sync" with the music. That is a controversial topic, however, which you read about in another thread, if it interests you.

Good luck.

Bryon

Get two subs, set them up as a discrete stereo pair + LFE spread across the two. Then get an outboard (SVS / Audessey) 2 channel sub eqalizer, and you'll never look back.

Hey u guys are great, I kinda figured 2 is a better appraoch, but it is nice to hear some feedback with people that have some experience with it. I always have had good responses to any questions I have asked here, Thanks a million, Brad.

+1 (+5) on two subs. The effect on dealing with room issues can be remarkable. Famous book on acoustics by Floyd Toole explains the benefit of multiple subs (even 4).

William

Given the choice-- two F113s
Start with one
You may not want two
I have a JL and know they are the best