One or two JL subs?

Docrobbi,

I have two JL 112s and was going to go with two 113s. I was lucky enough to get some good first hand advice from one of the designers at JL Audio and a long time recording engineer (who deals and uses the JL subs) and they actually talked me OUT of going with two 113s and into going with two 112s (so if they were looking simply to maximize revenues, they would have told me to just go ahead with the two 113s).

Years ago I had one REL Stentor 3 and I then added a second. In my opinion, the stereo pair was better than the single sub in every way. I am a 2-channel guy. I am a firm believer that two 112s will pressurize a room better and sound better than one 113 for both 2-channel and HT (especially given you aren't into super high spls). Since your room is not is cavernous in size, two 112s will knock you off your chair if the source material has the goods and the spls are even moderately high. They go deep with great articulation, transient attack and musical nuance but can also move LOTS of air. My room is a bit smaller than yours (2020 cubic feet versus 2437) but not a lot smaller.

Save the money and go with the two 112s and never look back would be my advice - but, as always, YMMV.

thanks for your input. that is the type of info i am looking for

two subs wired in stereo will be superior to one mono sub every time.
I would personally prefer two JL - fathom 110s to even a single fathom 113

good luck!

Two 112's?

Yaaaay you!

For years now, everything Iv'e read online has pointed to the use of 2 subs being better than one in the majority of cases. THX says use 4!

Each of those articles also says just how difficult it is to attain very good bass performance, due to the nature of it's actual expense not too many wind up addressing it as it should be addressed.... or so they say.

I now tend to beleive they're right. I've also found the subs do more than just provide bass info... they support better the range of audio which lies above the 100 +/- hz area.

For 2ch and HT.

I'd very much like to be able to get another DD 15 for my 20 x 8ft room.

Enjoy.