The Right Way to Run Two Subs

Phoenix
Phoenix Posts: 12
edited July 2006 in Speakers
i have a room that is about 20x20 and all ready running a velodyen dps 10, i wonder if i could run the dps 12 in that size room and how to run it the proper way. the reciever that i have is the onkyo 703, with only 1 sub preout.

thanks guys for all your help.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited July 2006
    You could split the signal from your Onk with a standard Y cable. Yes that size room could use two subs. I run two subs, I moved them around a bit then settled on stacking them, I use my subs for HT, you will need to determine whats best for your room based on how you will use them.

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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited July 2006
    You could also run them via speaker line level. Daisy chain them together and spend some time tuning them might get good results.
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  • bassaholic
    bassaholic Posts: 315
    edited July 2006
    Due to an awkward room design putting my subs in 2 different locations was not an option so I used a y splitter and stacked mine. My room is approx. 14x17 and running the 2 subs is not overkill.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited July 2006
    my vote is split the output (y -cable) then connect both subs.

    It took me a while to find a good place for both my subs. its going to take trial and error with one sub, much less two.

    stacking is certainly a viable method. in my rood, it doesnt work asa well as the way I have it now, but it is VERY MUCH worth the effort to try. if it flies, it makes placement real easy.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    I am getting a second sub for my system and it arrives tomorrow. I intend to place it behind the FL speaker but if anyone has any other suggestions from looking at my room I would appreciate it. What does the stacking thing achieve?
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2006
    wingnut4772 wrote:
    What does the stacking thing achieve?

    Co-located subs work together to produce more SPL with less cancellations.
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