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Velodyne Digital Drive Series subwoofer in stereo


Hi, I've been very interested in running two subwoofers in stereo (diff. signals to each subwoofer); I've heard many people swear by this setup.

My next room for my system will be 14' x 14' x 18' high ceiling loft living room. My question is, will two DD10 be enough to fill the room with organ music and scare me out of my seat for movie tracks? Should I move up to two DD12s? Money is not really an issue, but I'd like to save wherever I can.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,
spacekadet
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rauliruegas
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Dear Douglas: +++++ " . I believe I hear quite well the stereophonic effect of the low frequencies. " +++++

The stereophonic effect: I tottaly agree with you and that issue is all about the use of two sub's instead only one.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
truthseeker
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This whole stereo sub thing is nonsense. Hardly any info there. Hardly heard. If you can detect a difference, it's because there are now TWO subs in the room instead of one, and the strain on the single sub will now be halved. It's the transients you hear first when it comes to bass, and those transients are almost always located above the crossover point..ie..in your mains. The ONLY possible way you "might" be able to increase the "spaciousness" in your subs is if you physically locate them directly to the sides of your head (ala Lexicon pre-pros)...and even THAT is of dubious benefit. MUCH research has been done on this. If you really want to improve the bass, yeah, buy two subs...but DON'T bother running them in stereo. Either stack 'em or spend a LOT of time and effort situating them properly.
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gmood1
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Truthseeker if you haven't tried this in your own room what you speak is nonsense.LOL

"If you can detect a difference, it's because there are now TWO subs in the room instead of one, and the strain on the single sub will now be halved"

I'll be damn you answered your own question. If there are two working less than one..you have lower distortion correct. I've not heard a single speaker that could create a stereo image all by itself. If you have please let me know. :-)
Think of the money you could save by only needing a single speaker!WoW

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stanhifi
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Truthspeaker, I'm amazed at the amount of mistruths and ignorance that can be packed into a single post. Congratulations!!
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rauliruegas
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Dear Spacekadet: I'm not against your advisors that convince you to one sub instead of your original and correct idea of two subs in a stereo fashion.

The integration of subwoofers in an audio system is not only for abetter low bass performance: far from this, please read these links about:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1117893153&openflup&27&4#27

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1117893153&openflup&31&4#31

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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