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Choosing Sub-woofers. Please advise ASAP.

Finally, I have committed to the new home theater system and need sub-woofers. My listening and theater space is about 16' x 14' but then total open space (kitchen in the back) is 16' x 32'. I would like to listen to non-dealer advise. Thank you.

Mcintosh MX160
Mcintosh MC1.2Kw x 2
Mcintosh MC205 x 2
Wilson Audio Alexia - Front Left and Right Speakers
Wilson Audio Mezzo - Center Speaker
Wilson Audio Sophia - Side and Rear Surround Sound Speakers
Origin Acoustic D88 - Atmos Speakers

I like the REL and the JL Audio but JL Audio is my primary choice. The question is 2 x 12" or 2 x 10" or single Dual 12"? The stereo dealer told me 10" would blend in better with music while HT dealer says 12" will have better effect because even my listening space is mall but overall room is large.

Your thought please? I need decision by tomorrow so I can close the final piece. Thank you.
sautan904
sautan904 OP
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@ Al

I have a wood floor on concrete so not an issue with weight. :b

@ Tim

I read your post then I got lost. English is my third language and when I see super long writing, I got lost. Thank you for trying to hhelp. Anyway, one dealer will help setup stereo and another will help setup HT. Eventually the Wilson Dealer will do the final tuning for both. I just have to give the HT dealer the job cause originally I went to him for budget system but then I change my mind and I could have bought all Mcintosh gear and wilson from the Stereo dealer but I feel bad cause HT dealer helped me so ended up I split up the purchase.

I hope they will do great job for me.
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almarg
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I have a wood floor on concrete so not an issue with weight.
Good!

Another factor that should be considered is how all this equipment will be powered. Assuming 120 volt AC the four McIntosh amplifiers have specified current draws (presumably when outputting maximum rated power) that total 44 amperes, although under typical listening conditions I would expect that number to be much less. But the current draw of multiple subs on high volume bass transients will add to the total considerably, at least for brief instants.

So it would seem probable that dedicated runs from at least two 20 amp circuit breakers will be necessary.

Regards,
-- Al
   
sautan904 OP
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@ Al

Yes, I have scheduled electrician to install addition 6 outlets on top of the current 2. Individual circuit breaker for every 2 outlets.

Now, nothing related to sub but anyone know good decent Flat cable for my surround pair where I need to hide under the rug. I originally want to raise the floor so i can hide all cable underneath but the Wilson dealer said NO NO. Raising floor will degrade the sound quality because it will be holo and bass will reflect. I guess it's true?
mb1audio02
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" Now, nothing related to sub but anyone know good decent Flat cable for my surround pair where I need to hide under the rug."

Not a good idea. Use a real pair of speaker cables. You don't have to go with anything really expensive, but you don't want to run cheap install cable to a $12,000 pair of Wilson's. Get something higher quality that matches the front speakers (It doesn't have to be exactly the same, just go down 2-3 steps in the same brand). As far as running it goes, figure something out. Maybe run the cables down the side walls and cover it with molding.

When I redo my listening room, I'm going to install the molding with a gap in it large enough to fit cables. Then all I have to do is run a wire snake through the gap and pull the wires through. For high speakers (Atmos), you can do the same thing with crown molding.
sautan904 OP
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Cable. I found Nordost and they are pretty expensive but not sure how it will work. Will check with local dealer but anyone have any experience with flat cable?
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