- How to set up dual Subwoofers? -

MKZ
MKZ Posts: 1,068
edited July 2008 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
What's the best way to use 2 subwoofers? My pre doesn't have 2 sub out.
And where is the best placement? 2 in front? stacked? 1 front, 1 back? :confused:
Y-splitter?
1 sub-out to another?
Thank you.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited July 2008
    Grab a Y-splitter. The best placement of the subs is really going to be room dependant, usually the corners work best. Stacked in a corner usually yields the most gain.
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  • Frank840
    Frank840 Posts: 262
    edited July 2008
    Like MKZ said depends on your room. what i would do for hooking it up though is put a y splitter at the pre out 1male end to 2 female ends run the 2 cables to where ever you have them place put another y spliter on each subwoofer - 1 Female into 2 males. if that makes since. i dont know the proper term for it but have L and R inputs used makes it a lot louder. i believe it is more Gain
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited July 2008
    Thank you so much for the help.
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  • Eric W
    Eric W Posts: 556
    edited July 2008
    If you're using 2 subs in the same airspace covering the same passband, make sure they're the same model subs.
    -Eric
    -Polk Audio
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited July 2008
    Eric Wong wrote: »
    If you're using 2 subs in the same airspace covering the same passband, make sure they're the same model subs.

    No, its not. Would it be a problem? They both are sealed sub. SVS SB12 and Velodyne SPL.
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  • Eric W
    Eric W Posts: 556
    edited July 2008
    Well the effect isn't as bad with 2 sealed subs (opposed to ported subs with different tuning box frequencies), but still 2 different model subwoofers have different frequency responses and other factors. Some subs (especially digital models) may introduce a little bit of delay which may not be exactly in sync with the other sub. At some points, the subwoofers will reinforce each other, at other times they'll cancel each other out creating a jagged response throughout the room.

    If you already have the subs, go ahead and try it out. It won't break anything. See how you like it.
    -Eric
    -Polk Audio
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited July 2008
    Thanks. Just bought the Velo since lots of persuasions.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited July 2008
    One more question:
    Should I put the velo behind the couch?
    I'm asking because I have to buy long length cable.

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  • Frank840
    Frank840 Posts: 262
    edited July 2008
    i would put them where they sound best. try it out and if one cancels the other out play around more
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