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Single vs Dual Subs

Let's assume the budget is around $2k.

On the one hand, you could pick up a used/demo JL Audio or Velodyne DD-series. On the other, you could get a pair of new subs from Hsu Research or SVS. Given that the solution has to work well for 2-channel music as well as 5-channel movies, what would sway one in one direction or the other?

Thanks,
Lou
lhf63
sthomas12321
408 posts
 
If you have the room, go with two subs, you wont regret it. Most people only can fit one of these beasts in. I had two SV Ultra 12/2 subs in the same room andit was pain scary. Think car spl in a 24x17 room. Will shake your throat bass!
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srwooten
694 posts
 
2 subs are much better for imaging. Go for 2.
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drummermitchell
262 posts
 
I use to use a single sub(double duty for 2 channel and HT.
I purchased another for dedicated 2 channel and other for HT.
I then experimented with 2 for 2 channel(WAY BETTER)
lays a nice blanket of bottom end for the high pitched instruments.
Using one sub for 2 channel before was like a bird with one wing,she just couldn't fly.lopsided if you will.
Now when I do movies I just connect the rca to my sub and disconnect the XLR for the music side(until I aquire another).one doesn't do it for me anymore.
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
Ditto! And with two subs it is actually easier to integrate with a 2 channel system, IME.
lhf63 OP
14 posts
 
Thanks for all the responses. I was thinking about how the connections, should I go the 2 sub route. If I set the pre/pro to "no sub" and ran both front left and front right full-range, then couldn't I have both 2-channel and 5-channel covered and not have to do any cable-swapping? Or would I be messing something up by not using the sub/LFE channel out of the pre/pro?

Thanks again,
Lou
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