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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
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savdllc
40 posts
 
Hi Sautan,

If you're looking at JL Audio and REL, give Velodyne a look as well - their digital drive series is fairly comparable in quality/price/performance and they have a lot of options that may suit your needs. As far as size is concerned, I'd go with a 12" over a 10" because the difference in "musicality" is negligible (in my opinion), and a 12" will tend to have better bottom-end extension. I run a HT company in Atlanta, so if you aren't already working with a local dealer, let me know and I'll be glad to help in any way I can.

Take care,

-David
sautan904 OP
35 posts
 
I used to like Velodyne and they look great too. But I think I pretty much lock in JL Audio right now.

New question. Does the single unit w/ dual drivers subwoofer works the same as having 2 separate single driver subwoofer?
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dlcockrum
2,190 posts
 
No.
michaela
314 posts
 
I can give you some personal experience. I use two JL Audio's F112v2's in my 14' x 18' room along with Mac MC501 amplification and Wilson Sophia 2's, Watch center and Watch surrounds. Had the room professionally set up and it works beautifully. I don't think you will need any more bass than that!
sautan904 OP
35 posts
 
Cool. I was thinking of single F212v2. Well, I will stick with my original plan F112v2 then. Thanks 
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