Two subs are better because they can distribute bass frequencies better throughout a room for a more even response than a single sub.
Would you choose 1 ou 2 subwoofers for a stereo set?
Would you choose 1 bigger sub or 2 smaller ones?
For a living room 6 x 8 meters (speakers on the smaller side). (3.5meters high)
Mcintosh MA9000 + BW802 D3
I listen mostly to digital audio (DAC / Streamer)
Looking into 1 JL Audio 13" or 2 JL Audio 10"
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In a room that size you need at least two 12" subs. Highly recommend the Martin Logan Balanced Force 210. There are two 10" drivers in each. Get two of them. They are a much better value than JL subs which are overpriced for what you get. I suggest you use a two way digital crossover like the MiniDSP. Your amp has all the ins and outs to run it. If you get a MiniDSP SHD you get the crossover and Dirac Live room control which will blow your mind! |
Agree with @jasonbourne71 and @mijostyn - two bigger subs. Going from one to two subs made a significant difference in both the sound of my system and my level of enjoyment from what I hear. You need big and fast subs that goes low, to augment the bass frequencies provided by your main speakers. Maybe poke around and find out what other 802 owners are using successfully. |
Two if you can. Much easier to tune. I actually like 12 inch or smaller for better control. I use an Antimode Cinema for DSP control. Works very well and is only in the sub path. Rel, Rhythm, and SVS appear to be the leading subs these days. Personally, I like low Q sealed subs. I think they blend better than ported and have less group delay. Even my HT, my twin 10 in push-pull sealed can make special effects move your stomach! "Fast" is a bit if a bogus term used to describe other parameters. They have their frequency response and their Q. Both measurable. The sub, like ANY speaker just needs to follow the signal. No delay, with as little distortion, and as little overshoot as possible. A lot of sub "fast" is not crossing over your main speakers and sending too strong and too low of a signal to them. Boo-Kou distortion. Not having a subsonic filter on a ported sub can make a mush out of it too. The magic of a sub in a Stereo is not just deeper, but cleaner. 802's go plenty deep. Surprised you need a sub at all. Not much music below 40 Hz. |
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