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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
big_greg
6,660 posts
 

I’ve been using a sub for the past 15 years or so and never really got a satisfactory result blending it to the main system.

What sub?  What controls did it have? 

I've heard this idea that only Rel subs can be easily "integrated" into a 2 channel system mentioned a lot.  Frankly, I don't get it.

Most modern subs include a lot of options for setting phase, crossover, Parametric EQ, and more.  Integrating a sub (or multiple subs) isn't rocket surgery.  Many now come with remote control apps so that you can adjust parameters in real time from your listening position.

ryder
1,690 posts
 

What sub? What controls did it have?

 

It’s a PMC TLE1. To be fair, it’s not very good.

 

avanti1960
1,487 posts
 

one good sub 80% there

two good subs 90% there 

no subs 100% 

curtdr
348 posts
 

@big_greg Yes I agree.  There are many options with fine tuning as you point out.  Paradigm even has ARC (Anthem Room Correction). 

There's really no rational reason to restrict oneself to one sub brand.

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jayctoy
4,189 posts
 

I visited friend system 2 days ago , He added 2 Rel sub, Iam very impress.

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