One PSA V1500 or dual SVS PB-1000 subs?

[Hetfield]

So I have a PB-1000 that I'm happy with, for the money it's a very nice sub. Does it's job well. I was gonna get a second PB-1000 but wanted to see what people think about getting one PSA V1500 instead. I'd still have dead spots from what I can gather because that can only be solved by going dual but I'm curious to see what you guys think of this idea. My room is medium size but open to the dining room and kitchen. Thanks for any answers.

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[shadyJ]

You already know your predicament. If you want louder, get the V1500, if you want a more even bass sound, get the PB1000. If you want something that will pound as hard, if not harder, than a V1500 for nearly the same price and can also smooth out the room response, look at getting a VTF-2 dual drive.

 

[Hetfield]

You already know your predicament. If you want louder, get the V1500, if you want a more even bass sound, get the PB1000. If you want something that will pound as hard, if not harder, than a V1500 for nearly the same price and can also smooth out the room response, look at getting a VTF-2 dual drive.

Not for looking to play louder, looking for even bass. Too many dead spots and overall I want a better bass response.

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[shadyJ]

I see, you want to mix a PB1000 with a V1500? Bad idea. The V1500 will badly outpace the PB1000's dynamic range. If you don't need louder, there is no reason to get something like a V1500. Just get another PB1000. If you want to really smooth out the response, get a measurement microphone and take measurements of all the available places that it can go. Then put them in the spots where they will compliment each others response the best for an overall flat response.

 

[Hetfield]

I see, you want to mix a PB1000 with a V1500? Bad idea. The V1500 will badly outpace the PB1000's dynamic range. If you don't need louder, there is no reason to get something like a V1500. Just get another PB1000. If you want to really smooth out the response, get a measurement microphone and take measurements of all the available places that it can go. Then put them in the spots where they will compliment each others response the best for an overall flat response.

I wasn't gonna mix the two. It was either 2 PB-1000 or 1 V1500. I don't like to mix different brands of speakers or subs. I guess 2 PB-1000 subs is right since I have one already. That V1500 looks like a compete beast though.

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[awdio]

The problem with going with two lesser subs is that they don't power play lower than the single better sub and may not sound as good. You're basically just playing them with more headroom. Two subs may or may not fill in your "dead spots". Why are you moving around when listening to your sub? Find the best spot for it where you normally sit. Room EQ can help as well. In my experience with subs, (over 35 years) the larger the cone surface, the better they blend in the room. I currently use 21" subs and the bass does not sound like it eminates from them at all and coverage is quite good even with one operating. My rule of thumb is to go with a single excellent larger sub over two mediocre smaller ones even though this contradicts what some might tell you.

 

[Hetfield]

I wouldn't call the PB-1000 a "lesser" sub, but I understand what you are saying.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

The problem with going with two lesser subs is that they don't power play lower than the single better sub and may not sound as good. You're basically just playing them with more headroom. Two subs may or may not fill in your "dead spots". Why are you moving around when listening to your sub? Find the best spot for it where you normally sit. Room EQ can help as well. In my experience with subs, (over 35 years) the larger the cone surface, the better they blend in the room. I currently use 21" subs and the bass does not sound like it eminates from them at all and coverage is quite good even with one operating. My rule of thumb is to go with a single excellent larger sub over two mediocre smaller ones even though this contradicts what some might tell you.

A couple of good points in this. I also feel that the best single that one can afford is the way to go, and immediately start to budget for a second. I think sometimes dual subs are overstated and consideration for placement/setup/phase/space etc is overlooked. Actually duals can make things worse if just plopped in the room.