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Usijng two different subwoofers

I would like to add another subwoofer to my system. I currently own a B&W ASW 850 15" model. They are no longer made. Could I use another brand, such as the Velodyne DD15 15" with great results in my system, depsite being a different brand? They are both acoustic suspension and I use the SMS-1 on the B&W already.

Thanks in advance.
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Audioquest4life
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martykl
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I don't have experience with the specific experiment here, but I suspect that - if you're crossing to the subs at/below 80, 90, 100hz, it will probably be fine. As the x-over point moves North from there, issues may well arise.

Marty
martykl
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AQ4L,

Just curious - Have you ever tried crossing an octave higher?

IME, the room usually does its nastiest work in this region. Check out the FR readout from the RTA function on the SMS-1 up through 100hz. If your room is anything like mine, it won't be pretty. A little PEq juice from the SMS will help your subs work wonders, though.

Marty
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