Sub users...

2- subs will be better in a 2ch system but one will still work well --I have the f113s and they are very good subs---since you have never owned any subs --you might just buy one and can always get another one later--you can experiment with diff xover points and find the one that is best for your system --you may surprise yourself that it will be higher than 30hz !!!

Thanks Bob. In talking with a friend tnight, we concluded I'd probably be crossing over at higher than the 30, closer to 40; all a guesstimate of course.

Another question. I'd be connecting the sub from my preamp. I haven't a clue if I will be able to place the sub close to my system or not, but this may lead to some lengthy IC's. How big a role do the IC's play? A loaded question, I know.

I have my subs on wood platforms next to my Sophias and even with the mid range drivers. I use MIT Oracle V1.1 IC's fed by my preamp outs. The integration gives me the range and slam of the Watt/Puppy 6's I used to have in my previous house.

First of all don't place it near that cute baby :) great pic---there will be some disagreement about whether or not ic's make much difference on subs --in my 2ch system I found that the better ic 's did make a difference on both subs jl f113s--in my HT system I just use a relatively inexpensive xlr cable- on an f113 -you will have to play around with diff positions and find out what works best for your very nice system--can use a less expensive one first and once happy with the position of one or 2 subs then upgrade the ics---Rich