Comparison of various subwoofers for 2 channel audio

@rhg3

yes, it looks like the swarm arrangement for subwoofers was a popular topic about 5 years ago: seems like many agreed that 4 subwoofers was ideal, and that using 4 subwoofers even precluded the need for DSP.

@mijostyn

No crossovers in use: just the LPF on the subs set at 55 Hz, and the low frequency knob on the Sound Lab electrostatic speakers turned to its lowest setting of -6, which I assume works as some sort of low level HPF. I don’t have any DSP, as I did not want to affect the SQ, since the tone of my system is reproducing acoustic music is so sublime. Even when I tried the REQ for the subs, while the bass sounded slightly sharper, it also sounded more artificial, and caused listening fatigue, which I had not previously experienced.

Your bi-amping of the speakers sounds like a real project!

@phusis So do you consider the bone-shaking thump of a dance club or the bass in the car next to you at a stop light that shakes your car "natural"?

@carlsbad2 — 

Of course not - why would you believe that from what I just wrote above?

I have a talon roc sub which has two 12" woofers it came with a bash 500 watt amp I had thought it sounded good and about a year ago the amp went. I found a triad platinum 1000 watt amp for sale and bought that and couldn't believe the difference it made it was like wow my sub never sounded like that before so a quality amp makes a big difference 

Hi drbond, thanks for the question...

This servo sub replaced 2 $900ea Paradigm "Cube" -  10" subwoofers in this small dedicated studio:  Rythmik L12 - sealed HT sub (rythmikaudio.com)

Texas to Maine was $629 delivered.  This upgrade was months ago and I am still startled on occasion by its speed, depth (room responds slightly to 20Hz test tone!) and superb musicality overall...improving all frequencies...yes, research the importance of an accurate deep bass foundation in audio. 

A long-time friend who made his first visit from Massachusetts recently was appropriately wowed.  He has focused on subwoofers and their design for decades, including DIY.  More info can be found in my posts.  The choice for the Rythmik came after much research and the advice of two channel, seasoned, music lovers.  Mare on the topic can be found in my posts.  Onwards!          More Peace         Pin            (bold print for old eyes)