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1 or 2 subwoofer for small room & placement

I have read that 2 sub-bass systems will yield better results compared to one in 2-channel stereo setups. Is this applicable to a small room of say 11.5'x17'x9'? Or one sub will probably be more than adequate and yield better results compared to 2 subs which may be too much for a small room?

I know experimenting is the key, but if sticking with one sub, which is the most preferred placement that will produce the best results? At the extreme corner of the room close to wall boundaries, or in between the main speakers at the middle in almost free space? I have tried both and slightly prefer the sub in between the speakers in free space. I'm curious to know which configuration is mostly adopted.

Lastly, are the active crossovers in the REL Stadium/Stentor subs made of high quality parts for use in high-pass configuration(in rolling-off bass to the main speakers)? Concern is with the sub's crossover inserted in between the preamp and power amp that may sacrifice sound quality if it's of inferior quality.

Any advice from knowledgable folks would be most appreciated.
ryder

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jblander
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In my large room, with 7 channels, I have the main L/R mounted on top of 15" subs. This, in effect gives me 4-way mains. Works great for HT and multichannel music.

But in my smaller room, that has a turntable setup I only use one sub, which is in between the two speakers.

In the first room that I ever used a sub I had the sub in the front corner. That room had bad standing waves, due to a steep vaulted ceiling, that topped out at 15' and the wall then dropped down to the 8' level.
So it really comes down to what the room needs.
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