Subwoofer recommendations Fathom V2, Fathom, E subs and CR-1

[shl5+fan]

Hello, This is my first time in this JL Audio Forum and I am hoping you guys could chime in helping me out. In the past three months I have resurrected my hobby and bought Harbeth SHL5 plus and Accuphase integrated. Now I am planning to add a subwoofer. My choices are:
A. 2 fathom f112 then later add a CR-1
B. E 112 then add a CR-1 later
C. 1 Fathom F112 V2 then add a second V2 down the road

By the way my future listening room is approximately 15'x25' and I am more into listening female voices and acoustics. I am also a movie buff.

[-E-]

Uhhh...

A. Obviously. Unless you can make C work like A now, or your second sub isn't too far down the road.

[nicoff]

Originally Posted by -E-

Uhhh... A. Obviously. Unless you can make C work like A now, or your second sub isn't too far down the road.

Agree 100%. In fact, you will probably not notice the difference between the F112 and the new v2. Considering that you can probably get great pricing on two used F112, your option A looks best by a mile.

[HiFiCrossFit]

I had a pair of SHL5+ in home for demo. They worked very well with my single f113, the combination was excellent. Congratulations on a great pair of speakers. I would choose option A.

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[Douglas]

There is no guarantee that 2 subs will sound better than one. In fact it may sound worse. I know its a common suggestion, and many have gone that route, but 1 sub might be perfectly fine, provided you can position it properly. 2 subs could be of benefit in problematic rooms however.

As a matter of interest, many recordings has frequencies below 100Hz in mono anyway.

I would recommend one F112 V2, and leave it at that if it happens to integrate well, with great response in your room.

[GaryProtein]

If your listening preferences lean toward acoustic instruments and female voices, you probably do not have the need for two subs.

The crossover is always a good idea, and as nicoff said, you may find a very good deal on the f112 version 1 either new or pre-owned.

[shl5+fan]

Thank you guys. My dealer has 1 F112 demo and offered me more discount on a new f112 V1 since it the new v2 is out. Just out of curiosity is the new F112 V2 the same as a an old F112 V1 with CR-1 combo?

[GaryProtein]

Originally Posted by shl5+fan

Thank you guys. My dealer has 1 F112 demo and offered me more discount on a new f112 V1 since it the new v2 is out. Just out of curiosity is the new F112 V2 the same as a an old F112 V1 with CR-1 combo?

Yes. The V1 and V2 are connected the same way to the CR-1 crossover.

[audio bill]

Originally Posted by shl5+fan

Just out of curiosity is the new F112 V2 the same as a an old F112 V1 with CR-1 combo?

If I understand your question correctly, the V2 subs do not include the functionality of the CR-1. The primary change in the Fathom V2 series is the improved ARO system (Room Optimization), as well as a bit more power and some evolutionary driver improvements. The CR-1 can still be used with the V2 subs.

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by audio bill

If I understand your question correctly, the V2 subs do not include the functionality of the CR-1. The primary change in the Fathom V2 series is the improved ARO system (Room Optimization), as well as a bit more power and some evolutionary driver improvements. The CR-1 can still be used with the V2 subs.

Correct!