2 8s or 1 12?

deronb1
deronb1 Posts: 5,021
edited December 2013 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Wanting to upgrade sub(s). Can get two Velodyne DEQ 8Rs for 400.00 or a refurbed SVS SB1000 for 459.00. Lean towards music than movies. Thoughts?
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited December 2013
    why not both? lol
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited December 2013
    seabeerob213 wrote: »
    why not both? lol

    Hmmmmmm...........I like the way you think!
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited December 2013
    2 8's placed in different spots in the room will net flatter bass response, a 12 will have more headroom (assume amps are similar), but may sound worse if placed in a null spot.
    "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 December 2013
    Face wrote: »
    2 8's placed in different spots in the room will net flatter bass response, a 12 will have more headroom (assume amps are similar), but may sound worse if placed in a null spot.

    Would put the 8s next to the fronts (inside). They are ported and the SVS is sealed. Trying to get that nice tight punch without the boomyness like my JBL does now.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited December 2013
    Try moving the JBL to a few different spots across the room first. Unless the sub is crossed high, near the mains isn't usually the best placement. Sometimes the back of the room even works well.
    "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 December 2013
    Face wrote: »
    Try moving the JBL to a few different spots across the room first. Unless the sub is crossed high, near the mains isn't usually the best placement. Sometimes the back of the room even works well.

    Have it crossed at 80hz. I would like to try 60 or 70, but the stupid Pioneer goes from 50 to 80.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited December 2013
    Ordered the 2 velodyne 8" subs. Should be here in a few days. Will give my impressions (if anyone cares)
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