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Two vs four subwoofers for music playback

Hello guys,

I currently have a pair of subwoofers for my 2 channel audio system and I enjoy them very much as they make a big difference in sound quality, mostly on body, presence/ambience and 3D image.

I'm thinking about buying an extra pair of subs to emulate a Swarm bass array and smooth out even more the room bass response and get even better dynamics, 3D and presence.

Has anyone had experienced a similar situation?

Has anyone done it?

Can you share your thoughts here? 

Is it worth the expense and the effort of voicing extra subs? 

plga
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tony1954
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Adding 4 subs in a distributed bass array was the single biggest improvement in the overall sound of my system. Fixed most of the issues I had previously with small room acoustics and put a big smile on my face.

My cat loves it.

 

aldnorab
174 posts
 

When using four subs, are they used in stereo mode or mono? I've always found 2 stereo subs sound more spacious than 1. 

Thanks,

aldnorab

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lak
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gosta
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At least one of your subs should be a Velodyne dd+ so you can dial in perfect bass response at your main listening position at all levels. Preferably a 15".  :-)

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tpreaves
2,687 posts
 

If 2 is good, 4 must be better. Hell,12 should be the gateway to enlightenment!!!!

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