Adding a Sub do i go with 1 or 2 ?


I have had some time and spare money to spend on my system, I run Soundlab Dynastats the bass is good and adjustable but feel i would like some more deep bass,

I am looking at Rel Sub woofers as i like their idea of amplifier terminal connection to high level input on Sub,

Is it best to go with 1 good Sub or 2 good Subs ?

Is there benefits to adding 1 Sub in each channel ?

All advise is very welcome thank you.
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Showing 1 response by wolf_garcia

I use 2 RELs on the same (mono) power amp derived signal as that seems to allow for the standing wave/null issues to be addressed to some degree, although one sub can work fine when properly set up in spite of claims otherwise. A stereo sub arrangement won't put equal bass levels in each sub so they then can't help each other as much, and my subs are adjusted carefully and the stereo image from the mains is excellent. Much has been made of the 4 sub solution ideal and I like the "swarm" system's design goals, but if you don't have room for 4 subs you can still enjoy music although I recommend you not invite Millercarbon over anytime soon.