#1
|
||||
|
||||
Why 2 sub?
I have 1 SVS 1000 watt sealed sub providing the low end to my Magnepan 1.7's. I have done alot of reading and many say 2 subs is the way to go.
Can someone please explain in detail what the benifits of 2 subs would be? Thank
__________________
Steve Audio Room:MC1000 Mono-Blocks, C2300 w Gold Lions, Eastern Electric DAC Plus, Magnepan 1.7,SVS SB13Plus sub, Squeezebox Touch,Rega RP1 performance,iPad2, SurgeX XS10 Portable Rig: Audeze LCD2 w custom cable, Cypher Labs Algorhythm Solo, Ray Samuels SR71-B Balanced Amp, ALO Audio cables, 160GB iPod, |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Hi Steve, in brief - it evens out the room modes and provides flatter bass curve for more people. It is possible to tune a single sub so that it sounds flat at the listening position, but the sub will be working harder and people who are listening off-axis will hear lumpier bass.
Contrary to common belief, bass is not omnidirectional. You can in fact localize a sub if it pressurizes one ear more than the other. And if you drive a sub into breakup, it will produce higher order harmonics. The third harmonic of a 80Hz signal is 360Hz - easily localizable.
__________________
Source: Playback Designs MPS-5, Micro-Seiki BL99V, MA505 Mk2, Lyra Dorian, Denon 103D, RCM Sensor Phono Stage. Amplification: Cary SLP-05 pre, Cary CAD-211AE, SGR EL30S power, Marchand XM44. Speakers: Acapella High Violon, JL Audio F110 subwoofer pair. Pictures here |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
I have one with intentions to add another when possible, not so sure now. It sounds quite well, unable to close my eyes and point to where the bass is coming from. My friends think the same.
__________________
Bob 2 Pre-Amp, B&K Pro-10MC. Amp, Bryston 4B SST. CD player, Decware ZCD200i. DAC Schiit Bifrost Speakers, DCM Time Window Sevens. Subwoofer, Hsu Research VTF-2 MK 4 |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Steve.......In his book "Get Better Sound", Jim Smith has a good explanation about using two subwoofers, and makes a strong case for it. If you haven't read the book, I highly recommend it. There is a ton of useful information for audio enthusiasts between the covers.
__________________
Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
|
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#7
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Thanks Dan.
__________________
Steve Audio Room:MC1000 Mono-Blocks, C2300 w Gold Lions, Eastern Electric DAC Plus, Magnepan 1.7,SVS SB13Plus sub, Squeezebox Touch,Rega RP1 performance,iPad2, SurgeX XS10 Portable Rig: Audeze LCD2 w custom cable, Cypher Labs Algorhythm Solo, Ray Samuels SR71-B Balanced Amp, ALO Audio cables, 160GB iPod, |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
There are many articles on the Internet explaining in great details why multiple subwoofers are better than just a single one.
Just goggle Multiple Subwoofers. * In brief; it evens out the bass, more balanced by using more room boundaries. ...Less peaks, and less nulls. ...And from a larger listening area. ** Two subs are much better than just one. **** And Four subs is best. ---> That is for a normal (large) size Home Theater room. ...Say 20 feet by 28 feet or so. Or even slightly larger. For a much smaller room, two subs usually do the trick. ...Better than just one. And if the room is truly small, just get two small subs. |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
__________________
2CH: W4S DAC-2, W4S STP-SE, W4S SX-500, Custom ScanSpeak/SEAS Towers, Hot Rodded Rega TT and Jolida JD9 Phono Pre, Asynch PC Transport, WireWorld Gold Eclipse 6 XLR HT: Marantz AV7005, W4S Mini MC-5, Custom Waveguide Towers, SVSPB12-Plus/2 |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Here ya go, that's one good one among several.
|
|
|
Audio Aficionado Sponsors | |