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Adding a sub. - can i start with one?

I’m pretty happy with my setup I’ve assembled over the past year. However I feel I am missing some oomph and I find I am turning up the volume a lot. My space is big (converted barn) with 18 ft vaulted ceilings and about 700 sq ft of space with hardwood floors and minimal soft furniture. 
 

So I am thinking adding a sub woofer will help increase the bass and maybe give me more of the kick in the sound I’m used to in my old room and prior older speakers and amp. 
 

I’ve read that most people add 2 subs to a system instead of one. I’d prefer to spend the 2500 per side over time and just get one for now. What’s the thinking on one channel sub vs two and can I consider going from 1 to 2 later on as another upgrade?

daveinpa
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curiousjim
4,698 posts
 

Two are much better than one and are easier to setup.

REL are great, but you might want to check out the SVS Pro series.. they have plenty of power and the app is actually really good.

All the best.

JD

therandyman
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I am very happy with one SVS 2000 sub, located in a cabinet, firing through a down-facing port, out of sight.  I agree that the app works well and is quite convenient.

fatdaddy2
383 posts
 

+1 REL

corelli
977 posts
 

Change the E to an S.

That is, the RSL speedwoofer will be back in stock soon.  Compact yet potent bass for $449.  Considering your budget, imagine how a DBA including SIX(!) of these would sound.  May well be very very tough for one sub to keep up with the effortless sound these would produce.  

Also, they have a wireless option.  And, this company has refused to play the inflation card, keeping their costs unchanged  for years.  A huge value.

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