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Two small RELs or One Larger Sub

What would you do? 

Dedicated music/listening room -- 16 x 25, with 10 foot ceilings, no openings to other areas.
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Strictly 2 channel system.  

I'm looking to add air, space, realism.  Ultimate bottom end is not as important as all the other stuff a good musical sub does for full spectrum floor standers. 

I saw that Upscale had the REL S/2 on sale for $1k ea.  I was thinking it might be prudent to go with 2 of these as opposed to going with one REL S/3 or S5. 

Thoughts? 
jbhiller
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daveyf
3,082 posts
 
Probably a better way to go...BUT it is a lot more difficult to set up the blend and x-over with two subs vs one.
astewart8944
499 posts
 
I run two smaller REL R-328 subs with my mains. Because the RELs can run directly off the amp (rather than through the pre) they are easier IMO to integrate than tradition sub configurations. The stereo subs help address acoustical room issues in the bass region. I predict that you are more likely to get closer to  what you are after with 2 smaller subs than 1 larger sub.
   
seanheis1
636 posts
 
2 for music (better response). 1 big one for home theater (better special effects).
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