2 subs for music?

[ryanosaur]

Yes-ish. Ha. Not trying to be evasive, but bass can be finicky.

We would gladly help point you in the best direction(s) to help you find what might be the right sub.

A better understanding of the open area the sub will be placed is important. Unlike speakers where distance between you and them is important, low frequencies are omni directional and will bounce around the whole area. (Would be rad if I could see sound waves!)

For example, if your room was 15x15x8, you're talking 1800'3. If you figure a cathedral ceiling that is 12'h at the peak, and starts at 8'H, that room becomes 2250'3. If you add a kitchen and dining area with the same roof, you could be doubling the volume. A 5000'3 room is a sizeable amount for a small sub to be able to handle.

A good trick for your situation is near-field placement... say, behind your couch. You could put one of those subs I mentioned there, pressurize your LP (listening position) and still hear better bass everywhere.

From a value perspective, Hsu Research might be your best bet. The VTF2 would be my guess based on what you shared thus far, but if your room is much larger in open area including vaulted ceilings, the VTF3. (There are other too, but costwise, these might be your best bang for the buck!)

 

[jsf0656]

Yes-ish. Ha. Not trying to be evasive, but bass can be finicky.

We would gladly help point you in the best direction(s) to help you find what might be the right sub.

A better understanding of the open area the sub will be placed is important. Unlike speakers where distance between you and them is important, low frequencies are omni directional and will bounce around the whole area. (Would be rad if I could see sound waves!)

For example, if your room was 15x15x8, you're talking 1800'3. If you figure a cathedral ceiling that is 12'h at the peak, and starts at 8'H, that room becomes 2250'3. If you add a kitchen and dining area with the same roof, you could be doubling the volume. A 5000'3 room is a sizeable amount for a small sub to be able to handle.

A good trick for your situation is near-field placement... say, behind your couch. You could put one of those subs I mentioned there, pressurize your LP (listening position) and still hear better bass everywhere.

From a value perspective, Hsu Research might be your best bet. The VTF2 would be my guess based on what you shared thus far, but if your room is much larger in open area including vaulted ceilings, the VTF3. (There are other too, but costwise, these might be your best bang for the buck!)

wow...you just about described those dimensions perfectly. the only difference would be that the dining area has a flat ceiling and the kitchen is kinda closed off with a 5ft entrance and flat ceiling! behind a couch would be impossible because all the living room furniture is against a wall. so I think that one good sub would probably be better for me.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

Sorry, I very quickly skimmed this as I don’t have time at the moment. If size is a big factor, I would look at the speedwoofer from rsl. My experience with Polk subs is that they aren’t linear, smooth or controlled with a high Q design and sound like one note fart boxes, especially at volume. The speedwoofers are small, but well designed, and use quality components and unless your looking to pound the room with nightclub bass, should do the job very well.
Just .02

 

[ryanosaur]

Ah, William, I was hoping you would show up! Hows the 6012 workin?

I was also thinking from a space perspective that the Hsu ULS 15 might be a good one to consider.