2 Channel Sub Woofer, 1 or 2 Sub-woofers?


Hi All,

I am thinking of adding a sub woofer into my 2 channel system. I am looking at REL. Should I be thinking a pair of subs, of should I be thinking of a single sub?

Thanks guys for your ideas on this one.

Scott
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I tried both options described here almost exactly. One $1500 sub and 2 x $700 subs (same brand used all round) and went with the 2 subs. In my room and for my tastes, the 2 sub option sounded better, integration seemed more "right" and set up was easier - just put one beside each speaker.
I vote for 2ch stereo subs --like above have tried both ways and prefer the subs this way also for Soix if it was me I would get the better sub then save money and buy a second better sub
Another vote for 2 subs. However, for me, the key was proper integration - hard to do without help. In my case, I use a Velodyne SMS sub controller for this purpose, but there are also other products with similar functionality. For instance, any of the Audyssey enabled products will help optimize X-over and eq.

Marty
After reading all responses here now I'm wondering whether to fork out another $2,500 for a similar subwoofer for my 2-channel system.

I have another $600 subwoofer currently relegated to HT duties due to its incompetence when compared to the $2,500 sub. Although I have not tried it before, I was wondering whether there would be a slightest chance that both subwoofers can be hooked up together as a stereo pair and give better results. Any advice would be appreciated.