So It`s Ok To Mix and Match Ported and Sealed Subwoofers ??

Thanks guys for helping out.

Millercarbon...that`s encouraging to see that there should be no issues using ported and sealed subs together.

Tim...at the very least I`ll add two but I`m not afraid to add 4 if I want.
This Forum and a few others that I frequent are what got me interested in the idea.
I like the idea of eliminating the need for room correction devices I`ve read a lot about it and I`m not interested in it at all.

I`ve also read that 3 subs can pretty much rival 4 if everything melds.

The sub I use now is a sealed box Revel Ultima15 powered by the same amp used in the swarm. At that rate then maybe just two will suffice.

I like Rythmik subs and my daughter and her husband uses one with the GR Research woofer in it with their MMG`s.
But I don`t think I need to spend that much so I`m leaning to the smallish SVS SB/PB 1000.
I want subs with speaker level inputs to daisy chain off my main amp.

My main speakers are ported but they have a 3 position dial on the back for room boundary adjustments. 

Steve

My subwoofer adventures began when I was more focused on home theater.  I ran a mix of ported and sealed subwoofers with no ill effects and used them for music also.  I currently have two SVS SB13 Ultra subs and two Rythmik F25 subs (all sealed).  It's overkill, but I have a large room that opens into my kitchen.  I think you'd be fine going with some smaller subs like the SB1000 or some of Rythmik's entry level subs.  That's one of the great things about combining multiple subs is the headroom you get.

I have secondary systems that all use a single sub and the one in my computer room in particular is capable of stunning sound quality.  A single sub blended properly can fill in the bottom end, especially if you're using smaller monitors.  I have Harbeth P3ESR in the computer room and the sub adds just enough to add some realism to the listening experience.

Having said that, there's nothing quite like being completely engulfed by the sound in the way that you are when using multiple subs.

Tim is one who knows what he's talking about, Steve. I don't even need to read his posts any more, they are all so thorough and accurate its only if I have the time any more.

When it comes to which sub, if you have one you like go with it. It does make a difference, obviously a lot of bigger more powerful subs is better than a lot of small weak ones. But try and keep in mind, the number of subs overshadows everything else. In other words I think Tim or I or anyone else with a Swarm type setup will be happy to put it up against any one sub on the market, regardless of price, size, power, or EQ.

My favorite story, which helped me get off my butt and build my DBA, was when Audiokinesis said he had a customer with some enormous budget something like $30k just for subs. Dude went and compared a lot in that price range, wound up buying a Swarm for 1/10th and not because it was cheaper but because it was better.
Now honestly if it was me I would have bought four or five better subs, heck with that kind of money make it six or seven. What I would NOT ever do is pour big money into only one or two, or even three. The improvement from more subs that far overshadows the improvement from anything else.
Hard to believe, I know. That's why Tim and I keep hammering on it.

My recommendation would be not to mix sealed and ported designs!

big_greg that`s some nice subs you have !
On the Rythmik`s, the entry level ones don`t have speaker level inputs unfortunately.

Thanks
Steve