Is One Subwoofer Really Not Appropriate For 2-Chnl


I'm asking this question although I've read about this countless of times. I know 2-subs are preferable than 1 in 2-channel listening as they can load the room better for a more even bass response. However, is 1 sub really not appropriate and not recommended? Planning to go with a high-quality monitor + sub.

Anybody used a sub with Dynaudio Confidence C1, Focal Diablo Utopia or Totem The One?

Thanks in advance.
ryder

Showing 1 response by everest_audio

For me, I'd opt for a higher quality sub versus two less costly ones, but that's just my opinion. For example, I'm a Velodyne dealer and to have two Optimum series subs or one DD Plus series sub would be an easy choice for me. I'd go with the Velodyne DD Plus single sub in a heartbeat. The Optimum series is good, but the Digital Drive Plus is in a whole other league. I use a DD-10 Plus and, honestly, two Optimum 10 would not play as deep and the sound quality are in different leagues as you can guess by the price difference. Two Optimum 10 subs would also cost more than a single DD-10 Plus. The original poster is looking at using very high quality standmounted speakers, so in that situation, two lesser quality subs may stand out more than a higher quality sub which would match the quality of the speakers better. Once again, just my 2 cents.