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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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3,901 posts
 

daveinpa- as illustrated by hilde45's response to my comment  on JUST ONE sub. 

Yes,no and....the poster who is compelled to go beyond with their "absoluteness."

Sigh

 

snapsc
675 posts
 

It is a simple test.  Turn off your mains.  Turn on your sub and set the crossover at 50hz and then play a number of songs...not much tone.  Walk around the room...still not much tone.  I've done it with four different brands of subs and it always ends up the same.

But, when played with the mains, the additional grunt and the additional ambience provides the illusion of a change in tone...but when you listen to the sub alone, crossed low, not much tone there.

That has been my experience...no doubt, mileage may vary.

 

ronboco
841 posts
 

I am fortunate I don’t need subs in my room but if I did Rel would be the way I would go. Good luck ! 
 

@blisshifi 

Looking at your system it seems a few G1 Mk2 subs wouldn’t be too much of a stretch. Impressive indeed! I’ll bet it sounds amazing ! 
 

Happy listening !

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hilde45
4,974 posts
 

+1 on the idea of a SWARM, especially in your space and for less $$ than two REL's. 

 

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blisshifi
1,183 posts
 

@ronboco Thanks for the compliments! I decided to start a hifi business on the side, which requires me to invest in gear for customers vs investing more into my own personal system. If the business takes off well, I'll reward myself with new subs. :)

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