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Subwoofers.... one 10" or two 8"?

I'm looking to fill out the bottom of my simple 2 channel system  (Musical Fidelity X-Ray CDP through Peachtree Audio Grand Integrated amp to a pair of Mirage OMD-15 full range speakers).  I occasionally will play the TV audio through the system for movies, but not interested in an HT setup. Music is the prime focus. The room is "medium" size.  I know that will not give the deep bass feel of a 12", but the difference should not be too great, and a 12" may be overkill for that room.  I've also considered getting two 8" subs to keep the sound balanced between the left and right channels. I think the  8" may be enough bottom for my room and tastes. I'm on a budget so getting a pair of anything bigger than 8" may not be in the cards.

Any opinions or suggestions as to whether I'd be better off with one 10" or two 8" subs?

















larstusor
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oleschool
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I want to clear up something i said. There are some killer 12" and 15" subs like the jl audios but thats a different topic and way above the money you want to spend ..
respect and good luck


larstusor OP
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Thanks oleschool, I will certainly check out your recommendations.
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bdp24
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There is one sub using 8" drivers that breaks a lot of subwoofer rules. It is the GR Research/Rythmik OB/Dipole Subwoofer. Three 8" woofers per sub, mounted not in a sealed or ported enclosure but in an Open Baffle "H-frame". Exceptional sound quality. The sub is also available with 12" drivers, providing greater extension and SPL.

By the way, Sterling Sound in NYC just added two more Rythmik F15HP subs to their mastering-house monitor systems, bringing their Rythmik F15 sub total to nine. Anyone not including the Rythmik Direct Servo-Feedback offerings in his/her sub search is making a huge mistake.

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stringreen
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The most effective use of subs are to cancel nodes in the room.  By doing proper placement of 2, 3, 4, subs, you actually make the mids and highs cleaner and clearer.  The result of proper subbing is not to hear the subs as their own speaker (pumping booming lows into the room), but rather the effortless reproduction of your recordings.
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