Smaller pair or Larger single

[wpines]

Originally Posted by PHC1

I have not done that but I do have a theory. If your speakers have smaller/multiple woofers, get subs that are on the smaller driver side. If your speakers have a large/single woofer, get a larger sub. To my ears, the multiple/smaller woofer speakers will have a tendency of having faster and well controlled bass but bass that will sound somewhat leaner by comparison to a large woofer which will sound a bit slower/plumper overall. Of course, ported vs sealed may change things a bit too. I think subs follow the same rule more or less, at least according to my theory.

I chose the dual F112s to compliment the smaller mid-bass driver of my then SF GM speakers. It worked out really well. My current Sasha also have dual woofers, a bit larger but the F112s still blend very well with the speakers. The Fathoms are fast, musical subs in general, so the difference may be a bit smaller than with other subs.

I agree completely with your observations about woofers. Credible theory

[Fanaticalism]

Originally Posted by wpines

I agree completely with your observations about woofers. Credible theory

Size of the driver does not matter whatsoever in terms of musicality and integration. If you look at the impulse response of all three subs from JL, you will see they are very similar. What you get is more output and extension as you move up their line, which is what ones goal should be when looking at different subs (THD, linear response etc are huge factors as well of course).

To the OP, I am fan of having multiple subs. What you get with the 113 over a 112 is greater extension by 1hz, and about 3db more output from 30hz and below.

Go with a pair of 112's unless you see yourself adding another 113 later on.

[jdandy]

I have always been fond of a larger pair. Thanks for asking.

[Face]

A smaller pair will give a flatter in room response than a single large sub.

[two dot]

Dan, the only thing better than a pair is ... TWO PAIR!!!!!

Originally Posted by jdandy

I have always been fond of a larger pair. Thanks for asking.

[jetblack]

Originally Posted by jdandy

I have always been fond of a larger pair. Thanks for asking.

Dan,

Thanks for coming to the rescue. There are good discussions in this thread, and as I was reading thru them, I sat back and thought 'all these years I thought guys in general liked things big (the bigger the better), but maybe I was wrong'. Danno proved me right all these years.

[Fanaticalism]

Originally Posted by Face

A smaller pair will give a flatter in room response than a single large sub.

Doesn't really matter about the size. Multiple subs will help smooth out room modes regardless.

[Fanaticalism]

Originally Posted by jdandy

I have always been fond of a larger pair. Thanks for asking.

Those look fun!:smileysex: