2 smaller or 1 big sub

deronb1
deronb1 Posts: 5,021
edited July 2012 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I am looking to upgrade in the sub department. Was thinking of two 8" subs as opposed to a 12". Listen to a lot of music and HT as well.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited July 2012
    Always buy the biggest baddest sub you can afford. Its very easy to turn down the volume on a loud sub. You cant always turn it up though....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited July 2012
    +1, do it right and get the best sub you can, you will not regret it.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2012
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Always buy the biggest baddest sub you can afford. Its very easy to turn down the volume on a loud sub. You cant always turn it up though....

    Lol. I get the badass thing, but I am looking for a tight, punchy thump. Will a bigger sub have the "tight" factor?
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2012
    Velodyne Impact 12? I am open to suggestions.
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited July 2012
    What's your budget?
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2012
    Around 300.00 or so
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited July 2012
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Lol. I get the badass thing, but I am looking for a tight, punchy thump. Will a bigger sub have the "tight" factor?

    A higher prices sub is more likely to NOT have sloppy bass. Given your budget look at the HSU STF-1 or STF-2 offerings. Very good dynamic sub and not really expensive either.

    Otherwise your looking at a PSW505 from newegg or trying to find a steal on Polks ebay site. I would NOT recommend any of the other PSW subs...
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • rtart
    rtart Posts: 832
    edited July 2012
    Maybe a used SVS cylinder, if you can find one used.
    My 7.4.4 DIY 4k Home Theater:
    Polk LSiM 707 L-C-R, LSiM702 side surrounds, LSiM 705 rears
    Polk LSiM 702s x 4 on the Ceiling Atmos speakers
    2 x SVS PB12/Plus 2's
    Denon X3700H
    Emotiva XPA11 Gen 3
    XBox One X 4k & BD and streaming
    Panasonic UB-420 4k player
    HD-A35 HD DVD
    Oppo BD-103D for hirez audio
    Technics SL-D2 TT, Grado Gold Cartridge
    JVC DLA-RS2000/NX7 projector
    Silver Ticket 120" acoustically transparent screen
    Berkline 090 electric recliners with Aura Bass Shakers
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited July 2012
    rtart wrote: »
    Maybe a used SVS cylinder, if you can find one used.

    Highly doubtful you can find even a used one of those for 300. He needs to kick it to 400 IMHO to really start finding good used subs....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited July 2012
    I've owned a SVS 16-46 cylinder first and traded it for a SVS pb12nsd, I found them on craigslist for $400 and think that'd be hard to beat for the price, IF you can find one local.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2012
    Thanks for all of the great suggestions. I have done a little research and I think I'm gonna try an HSU VTF-2 MK4 Subwoofer. Lot's of good press and reviews and not a bank killer. Will try to find a deal out there!
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2012
    Two subwoofers will have flatter bass response.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2012
    Face wrote: »
    Two subwoofers will have flatter bass response.

    Dambit!!! Lol
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited July 2012
    I'd go with the HSU you won't regret it. If you want to add a second one later on you'll be able to, but don't get a sub that's half as good just so you can have two of them.
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  • hertz9753
    hertz9753 Posts: 310
    edited July 2012
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Dambit!!! Lol

    http://www.thedeepdiscount.com/p-7131-acoustic-audio-hd-sub10-black-600w-10-home-theater-powered-subwoofer.aspx

    Two of these. I was pulled into a white van and came out with the subs in my sig. :smile:
    AVR-Onkyo TX-NR808
    Front amp-Adcom GFA 555>Polk Audio LSi9's(Vr3 Castle Mods)
    Center amp-Adcom GFA 5400>Polk Audio LSi9 bi-wired(Vr3 Castle Mod)
    Surrounds-Polk Audio F/X500's<Onkyo TX-NR808
    Sub-Velodyne SPL-1000R
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited July 2012
    hertz9753 wrote: »
    http://www.thedeepdiscount.com/p-7131-acoustic-audio-hd-sub10-black-600w-10-home-theater-powered-subwoofer.aspx

    Two of these. I was pulled into a white van and came out with the subs in my sig. :smile:

    Sorry but I don't know how you can recommend two white van subs over a HSU.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2012
    B Run wrote: »
    Sorry but I don't know how you can recommend two white van subs over a HSU.
    I agree, wtf...
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • hertz9753
    hertz9753 Posts: 310
    edited July 2012
    B Run wrote: »
    Sorry but I don't know how you can recommend two white van subs over a HSU.
    Face wrote: »
    I agree, wtf...

    I said white van before you guys could. The op asked about two smaller subs that could give him some punch and two of the subs I posted above would do that at $300 price. Amazon, Newegg and others sell them.
    AVR-Onkyo TX-NR808
    Front amp-Adcom GFA 555>Polk Audio LSi9's(Vr3 Castle Mods)
    Center amp-Adcom GFA 5400>Polk Audio LSi9 bi-wired(Vr3 Castle Mod)
    Surrounds-Polk Audio F/X500's<Onkyo TX-NR808
    Sub-Velodyne SPL-1000R
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited July 2012
    Too bad those subs are crap.....just stating the obvious.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • hertz9753
    hertz9753 Posts: 310
    edited July 2012
    nguyendot wrote: »
    Too bad those subs are crap.....just stating the obvious.

    Have you ever tried one or two?
    AVR-Onkyo TX-NR808
    Front amp-Adcom GFA 555>Polk Audio LSi9's(Vr3 Castle Mods)
    Center amp-Adcom GFA 5400>Polk Audio LSi9 bi-wired(Vr3 Castle Mod)
    Surrounds-Polk Audio F/X500's<Onkyo TX-NR808
    Sub-Velodyne SPL-1000R
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited July 2012
    hertz9753 wrote: »
    Have you ever tried one or two?
    I don't try products that state this for a subwoofer: Certified High Definition

    Also, no auto on or phase control? Phase control is an absolute necessity for dual subs. And who wants to have to turn their sub on each time they use it?
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • hertz9753
    hertz9753 Posts: 310
    edited July 2012
    A bot on this thread for over 15 minutes. Reported.
    AVR-Onkyo TX-NR808
    Front amp-Adcom GFA 555>Polk Audio LSi9's(Vr3 Castle Mods)
    Center amp-Adcom GFA 5400>Polk Audio LSi9 bi-wired(Vr3 Castle Mod)
    Surrounds-Polk Audio F/X500's<Onkyo TX-NR808
    Sub-Velodyne SPL-1000R
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