PSW1000 are two better than one?

linds6285
linds6285 Posts: 13
edited January 2008 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
My HT setup currently has a PSW1000 sub of which i'm very pleased. I like alot of bass and the system is in a large room so does anyone have any experience with running two PSW1000? or is this overkill on the bass? Any comments are appreciated before i spend the $$$.
Polk LSi15 mains
Polk CS400i center
Polk FXi50 rear surrounds
Polk PSW1000 sub
Pioneer Elite VSX-81TXV AVR
(2) Outlaw 2200 amps
Sony DVP-NS75H
Pioneer 50" Plasma PDP-5080HD
Monster power HTS1600
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited January 2008
    In a large room,two subs are usually preferred.One behind eash front speaker.
    Knock your socks off.You should look into getting a dedicated line for your rig though,if you don't have one yet.Two subs,the two oulaws,two LSI 15's,AVR,Plasma,all drawing a good amount of juice.
    HT SYSTEM-
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    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

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    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

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    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2008
    two subs will greatly reduce your chances of room problems with the sound waves.

    where to put them is always a challenge, I have stacked them on top of each other, had one front and back and had two on the front stage, each way worked well for that particular room. You need to play around a bit with placement.

    RT1
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited January 2008
    I have two subs and love them..
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2008
    linds6285 wrote: »
    My HT setup currently has a PSW1000 sub of which i'm very pleased. I like alot of bass and the system is in a large room so does anyone have any experience with running two PSW1000? or is this overkill on the bass? Any comments are appreciated before i spend the $$$.
    With two, the amount of air moved increases. Since you tend to like bass, the answer is in your own question. Overkill? Nah, I don't think it would be overkill if bass is what you want and HT is your main use.

    It would leave you with some options that you could play around with. Stacking, stereo subs, one by your listening chair [position] and one in the best spot for frequency reproduction...the possibilities are endless.

    With what you have mentioned that your preferences are, you should not be disappointed with a dual sub rig.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • XJRGUY
    XJRGUY Posts: 258
    edited January 2008
    I have two PSW1000's stacked.

    They are connected to our STR-DA9000ES via a Y connector (Monster Turbine)

    I noticed quite a difference going to dual subs.

    People bag on the PSW1000, but its a very musical subwoofer.

    For us, PSW1000 x 2 is sonic nirvana, at least with our living space and sonic palate.

    The nice thing about the PSW1000 is it's WAF. They are very very nice pieces and the device is very classy in the living room.

    Tim
    http://www.laspeedgarage.com
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  • XJRGUY
    XJRGUY Posts: 258
    edited January 2008
    FYI: I also noticed an absolutely unbelievable amazing difference in sound quality when i replaced my subwoofer cables from cheap (and I mean CHEAP) RCA cable to dedicated subwoofer cables.

    It was NIGHT and day.

    The proof was instant as the PSW1000 has a feature that I use that auto turns off or on the sub based on signal level.

    Our PSW1000's don't auto turn off now as much as they used to before with the cheap cables.

    Anecdotal evidence, maybe but my wife and I both noticed a difference and she didn't even know I replaced the cables!
    http://www.laspeedgarage.com
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2008
    XRG, try a PC upgrade. Like an Analysis Plus copper. Mine responded well to that as well.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • XJRGUY
    XJRGUY Posts: 258
    edited January 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    XRG, try a PC upgrade. Like an Analysis Plus copper. Mine responded well to that as well.

    I'm actually going to pick up a pair of Signal Cables 10gauge Magic cables.

    Thanks for the suggestion.

    Tim

    P.S. Update 1/29/2008 - I ended up buying something completely different. Monster "PowerLine 300" power cables.

    They are very well made. Fit and finish are impeccable.
    http://www.laspeedgarage.com
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