Dual Subwoofers vs just .1

[Donivlapog]

My HT consultant has recommended .2 for a 5 channel. Do you second it? There is only one pre out and so he is going to use a Y splitter it seems.

 

[amrutmhatre90]

Which subwoofers has he recommended?
What is your room size?

Dual subwoofers will always be better, even I was going to get dual subs but then got one single better subwoofer. Not only I saved space but money too.

 

[Donivlapog]

Which subwoofers has he recommended?
What is your room size?

Dual subwoofers will always be better, even I was going to get dual subs but then got one single better subwoofer. Not only I saved space but money too.

Taga Harmony TSW-90 for ₹44,300. (Dual)

 

[Thirumalkumaran]

Going dual does have advantages.. but has its disadvantages too.
Advantages are: you get an even bass response across space. Use smaller subs.
Disadvantages: placement issues and might require dsp to extract the right balance.

 

[amrutmhatre90]

+1
As you have a entry level AVR, properly calibrating subs can be a problem. Two subs can even cancel frequencies which can result in nulls.

That is a decent subwoofer, but quality sub > better than quantity.

 

[DB1989]

That is a decent subwoofer, but quality sub > better than quantity.

+1
I have dual subs but it's much easier to get 1 good sub right than two dual subs. Just browse around the forum and you'll find plenty of people struggling to set up dual subs properly. Get1 nice sub for that price and you'll be much happier than two of the TAGAs. Just don't!

 

[Donivlapog]

Thanks for all the replies. Do Banana pins make a difference or I can avoid that. As for a single channel it may cost Rs.1000 - I was wondering if it is really needed?

 

[gourav]

Thanks for all the replies. Do Banana pins make a difference or I can avoid that. As for a single channel it may cost Rs.1000 - I was wondering if it is really needed?

Banana plugs are not necessary. It's only for convenience. You can plug in bare wires into the speakers.

Also, if it's an active sub, it won't support banana plugs, most it will use RCA style connectors, either single or dual.

 

[Love4sound]

I have been battling to set up my dual subs for nearly a year. I got a flat and smooth response in the 19-120hz region after experimenting with multiple positions using mini dsp and also managed to align both my subs. But with dual subs you will have much more difficulties with integrating with your mains and Center due to phase issues. Integrating one sub with speakers itself is a tedious task. If you have the option to place your subs in multiple positions you can try a dual set up. Else you are better of With one good sub. If you get a good response with a single sub it’s better to stick with one sub. Cases where dual subs are beneficial is when there are big nulls in multiple frequencies or when you have multiple seating positions. Don’t jump the dual sub wagon directly. Dual subs are indeed better then one sub and there is no debate about it but it has to be implemented correctly else it will sound worse then one sub.

 

[vinothmanick]

Hi,
Iam one of the struggled guy who cant able to tune the dual sub but my scenario is different one ,due to mismatch in sub power one is taga tsw120 and other one is svs pb1000pro finally after one month of try gave up realizing it wont work for my environment as i dont have space to change the position of sub as its a living room setup and fellow members adviced me personally that it is not possible due to power mismatch as it makes over all bass response muddy,sold taga sub to my frnd. Taga is gud sub and if u have budget and go for dual ones or else get a big sub like polk hts 12 and update the same sub dual after a year .make sure them to fine tune the sub in your environment after setup