Are 2 always better than 1?

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KLapinas
KLapinas Posts: 608
edited March 2013 in Speakers
In life there are lots of times where 2 is always better than 1...

Is that the case with subwoofers?

What are the true gains of using 2 matched subwoofers in a system?
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  • Sprags
    Sprags Posts: 120
    edited March 2013
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    Like these?

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,546
    edited March 2013
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    KLapinas; from what I have researched it seems the most significamt improvements are:

    1. Smoother overall bass response
    2. Lower distortion as both woofers are ran at 1/2 the output of a single sub.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,077
    edited March 2013
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    Are 2 better than one ?

    Hmmm.....I know 2 **** are better than one
    2 dollars are better than one
    2 speakers are better than one

    so I guess subwoofers....yeah, 2 are better than one if you consider the quality of each. One good subwoofer is better than 2 entry level ones if ya know what I mean. 2 good matching subs, yeah, that would be better.
    HT SYSTEM-
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    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
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    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

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    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 18,408
    edited March 2013
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    I love having two subs in my system. I feel it rounded out the impact of watching movies. I also like the fact that how I have them placed you can't tell where the sound is coming from it just fills the room better..

    When they are set-up properly that is..
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 18,408
    edited March 2013
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    tonyb wrote: »
    Are 2 better than one ?

    Hmmm.....I know 2 **** are better than one
    2 dollars are better than one
    2 speakers are better than one
    2 woman at the same time is better then one!!

    so I guess a BJ....yeah, 2 are better than one if you consider the quality of each. One good BJ is better than 2 entry level ones if ya know what I mean. 2 good matching BJ's, yeah, that would be better.



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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited March 2013
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    According to these guys, 2 things are better than one..............................
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • hosedagain
    hosedagain Posts: 116
    edited March 2013
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    FYI
    http://www.avsforum.com/t/1463175/just-how-much-better-is-2-subwoofers

    and is 3 better than 2
    http://www.avsforum.com/t/1463279/3-subs-better-than-2
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  • ScottyDugs
    ScottyDugs Posts: 91
    edited March 2013
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    Anybody tried putting the subwoofer under their couch? Really feel it in the ****?
    My SETUP

    AVR: Denon 1913
    Main L/R: Polk LS90's
    Center: Polk CS350LS
    Side Surrounds: Polk LS/FX's
    Rear Surrounds: Polk RT/FX's
    Subwoofer: Polk PSW300

    100% Cinematic Adventures, 0% Music
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  • ScottyDugs
    ScottyDugs Posts: 91
    edited March 2013
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    No Sir!....niiiicee
    My SETUP

    AVR: Denon 1913
    Main L/R: Polk LS90's
    Center: Polk CS350LS
    Side Surrounds: Polk LS/FX's
    Rear Surrounds: Polk RT/FX's
    Subwoofer: Polk PSW300

    100% Cinematic Adventures, 0% Music
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2013
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    Yes. The current though in HT is four subwoofers is the best with one in each corner for smoother response, less distortion, and minimized room interaction; Two subwoofers would have a similar effect.
    Jake
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  • amgala
    amgala Posts: 111
    edited March 2013
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    tonyb wrote: »
    Are 2 better than one ?

    Hmmm.....I know 2 **** are better than one
    2 dollars are better than one
    2 speakers are better than one

    so I guess subwoofers....yeah, 2 are better than one if you consider the quality of each. One good subwoofer is better than 2 entry level ones if ya know what I mean. 2 good matching subs, yeah, that would be better.

    Sounds like the AT&T "more is better" commercials!
    Front Speakers: Polk Audio LSi15 x 2
    Center Speaker: Polk Audio LSiC
    Rear Speakers: Polk Audio LSiF/X x 2
    Subwoofers: Polk Audio PSW505 x 2
    AVR: Denon AVR-3313CI
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-5
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,077
    edited March 2013
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    Man....thanks Larry. You made me sound like a dirty old man.


    How observant of you.:lol:
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

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

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • KLapinas
    KLapinas Posts: 608
    edited March 2013
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    Well my choice is 1 HSU VTF2 MK3 or 2 REL Q201es.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 3,043
    edited March 2013
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    Absolutely! 2 are better than one.

    As others have mentioned here, having two subs increase the bass response. So, in theory, the more subs you use, the smoother the bass response becomes. 2-4-6-8, there is NO overkill.
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  • KLapinas
    KLapinas Posts: 608
    edited March 2013
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    I guess I will try moving the RELs up and try them together. I have run a single in my setup and it sounded pretty darn good.
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