Combining a sub-woofer with Bookshelf Speakers

I used a REL Q150e by itself for a while and it worked perfectly in my large-ish listening room, then added a Q108MKII which made things even better...the secret to great sub sound is actually really simple...move the sub around (first making sure the phase is correct) until it sounds good. Done.

Thanks, Wolf_Garcia! I'll experiment a bit

Hello G,

    Wolf has experience and understands the many performance benefits of two subs over just one well.  It does take some time to optimally position and calibrate two subs but it's well worth the effort, I think you'll be very pleased with the results.  Use the sub crawl method to position both and you'll know exactly where to move each sub around to.

Later,
Tim

Thanks, Tim!

I've got limitations on sub positioning as my system is in the living room. But I'll certainly experiment as much as I can.

G

Hello gasbose,

      Unfortunately, that's a common problem.  My combo music and HT system is in my living room, too.  I needed to locate four 1'x1'x28" subs around the perimeter walls of my room when I purchased an Audio Kinesis Swarm distributed bass array system.  
     I just decided to place all four in the positions they sounded the best and rearrange the room decor after with my wife's assistance.  Positioning all four wasn't as disruptive to the room decor as I originally thought.  You may also find it's less difficult than you anticipate to accommodate the two subs in your room. 
    understand, the precise positioning of both subs are critical for optimum bass performance results.  Utilizing one sub, with a protective surface or covering on the top, as an end table may help blend them in to the room decor.

Best wishes,
    Tim