Multi subs setup for a 5.1 HT system

polkatese
polkatese Posts: 6,767
edited February 2005 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Not that I even remotely considering this, but this thread:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=506575

introduced an interesting concept. Rather than buying a massive (one) sub, how about several of small subs to complement your speakers? cost-wise, it might be a wash, and the benefit of eliminating null spots is real.

Any thoughts?
I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited February 2005
    you gotta watch out for standing waves and wave cancellation when doing that. The only multi-sub I've seen really work is a stacked approach.

    You could probably make it work, but it would be difficult at best...
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  • Mjr7531
    Mjr7531 Posts: 856
    edited February 2005
    The only problem is adding more subs does not give deeper bass, it only makes 3dB louder
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  • jmierzur
    jmierzur Posts: 489
    edited February 2005
    There are some white papers here describing the benefits of multiple locations.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2005
    At one time I had three cheap subs. It was great, but forget about it for music. Start with two good subs like Hsu or SVS.

    If I had the money, I'd have at least three huge subs.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited February 2005
    I run an SVS 20-39 PC+ in the front left corner, and an SVS PB-10 in the back right corner. I'm in an apt, so they are both turned down pretty low. The bass presence is really nice, and you can not tell where it is coming from. It just fills the room. As soon as I unplug the PB-10 in the back, the bass doesn't surround you as well and I can focus in on where the front sub is. Probably totally un-necessary, but I like it:D
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • racer4551
    racer4551 Posts: 373
    edited February 2005
    I echo the same thoughts as dkg999,i added a B&W 675 to the right rear to supliment the pb2+ in the left front and made a world of difference.It really filled in the bass that seemed to localized with just the svs.
    *HT PRE-PRO*:Rotel rsp-1068, *AMP*:Rotel RMB 1095 *DVD PLAYER*:Denon 2200,*CD PLAYERS*,Arcam Alpha Mcd 6 disk carasel,Hughes Hdtv receiver, Hughes hdvr2,*MAINS*:Polk LSI 15'S, *CENTER*:Polk LSIC, *SIDE SURROUNDS*:Polk LSIFX,*REAR SURROUND*:Polk LSI 7'S,*SUB*:SVS PB2+*.MONITOR*:Mitsubishi ws48413 hdtv,Monsterpower hts2500X2,,Sony playstation2,Harmony sst-659 remote
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited February 2005
    Polkatese,

    Check out my thread:

    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26043

    Check out the last pic. The bass is no longer localized and very seemless. Read my thoughts in the thread. I love it!

    Greg
    suds, suds and more suds!
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2005
    Lookin' great, Greg! So, it looks like something worth experimenting and you are diggin your new setup. Btw, I'll pm you on the cable as we talk about last time, I will do some tweaking and auditioning the new one this weekend.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by polkatese
    Lookin' great, Greg! So, it looks like something worth experimenting and you are diggin your new setup. Btw, I'll pm you on the cable as we talk about last time, I will do some tweaking and auditioning the new one this weekend.

    Cool on the cables Francesco.

    I'm really limited to room space for sub placement and the two subs up front really worked out wonderfully. I think I will stick with the FX's for the rear.

    By the way, had I a long enough sub cable I was thinking of putting one of the subs behind the loveseat which is the main listening area...just out of curiosity. But they sound so good right where they are the heck with it.

    Oh and good luck with the cables.

    Greg
    suds, suds and more suds!
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