1. Home
  2. speakers
  3. 193523-202120

One Sub or Two?

Hey folks, looking for some thoughts here on subs…

Putting together a system with B&W 801 D4s and a HTM81 D4.  I don’t think B&W makes the best subs necessarily, so…

1. Looking for recommendations for other sub brands…I’ve heard good things about REL for example

2. Wonder whether I should get one “really good” sub or two “pretty good subs?”

System is for 2 channel listening to classic rock and also 5.1 audio for home theater purposes.

McIntosh amps and pre/pro.

Many thanks in advance for your advice…I appreciate it!

nankaroad
Post removed 
soix
11,233 posts
 

Definitely two. If you wanna read more on why look up Todd Welti who’s a foremost expert on subwoofers and read his research. For a recommendation, you can save yourself big $$$ by getting two excellent Rhythmik F12G subs for $2500 and get down to 14Hz. Several people here bought them on my recommendation and are all thrilled.  Or you can pay a ton more.  Best of luck.

https://www.rythmikaudio.com/F12G.html

jastralfu's avatar
jastralfu
560 posts
 

Get two.  I have two RELs in a small space and it’s pretty awesome.  Many here really like Rythmik as well.

fastfreight
1,284 posts
 

2

sls883
1,056 posts
 

I think I'd wait and see how they sound in your room.  I wouldn't expect a speaker like an 801 D4 to need much help for two channel. I think you'd need really good subs to gain anything. It's interesting that REL's website doesn't have a recommendation. They recommend their model 31 for the 800 D3. It's a $7500 sub. I'm not saying you need to buy a REL, but you need a really good sub. 

How big is your room? How much do you want to spend? 

Two subs for music. 

More to discover