I own two 15" non-ported audiophile subs and have them placed on either side of the room. One in back and the other in front next to my towers. For two channel music I turn off the sub in the back, because I prefer all the sound coming from in front of me. For movies both subs are set to levels that make you feel like a neutron bomb was dropped on my house.
Therefore, I recommend two... you can always turn off the second one.
Therefore, I recommend two... you can always turn off the second one.