1 or 2 SVS subs?

[Inertia]

I am looking into either buying 1 of the new SVS PB12-Plus. Or 2 of the SVS PB12-NSD's. Or 2 of the SVS 20-39 PCi's. Would you recommend The single more expensive subwoofer or 2 of the cheaper subs? Also, If I should go for the 2 cheaper subs should i go with the cylinder sub or box sub?

 

[Adam]

Are you leaning one way or another? I honestly don't think that you could go wrong either way.

Cylinder versus box is a personal decision, IMO. After months of thought, I went with the cylinder. The two have been discussed here a decent amount, and SVS has a good comparison of the two here.

Two versus one...tough choice. Some people here swear by multiple subwoofers. If it was me, I'd go for one of the new ones. But, I like getting the latest and greatest, and I also don't have room for two right now.

 

[ironmike86]

The single expensive sub.If your not happy with the over head you still have room for more. 2 lesser subs and if your not happy with the over head you may not have room for more. You will end up like this http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f98/ironmike86/setup/DSC06121.jpg
One Svs Ultra probably would be better for the $$

 

[Adam]

You will end up like this...

Hey, three subs might not be the best situation, but put the utility knife away, Mike! It's just not worth it. J/K.

I'd also lean towards one Ultra versus two of the less expensive subs. I would pick the new PC12-Plus over a PC13-Ultra at the moment, though, if it was between those two - just because the PC12-Plus is $500 cheaper with the pre-order.

 

[Inertia]

I am leaning towards 2 of the cylinders right now.

 

[mazersteven]

I recommend you e-mail Tom or Ron at SVS and ask their opinion. They will not steer you wrong, or up sell you. Give them your listening habits, and room dimensions.

 

[mike c]

The single expensive sub.If your not happy with the over head you still have room for more. 2 lesser subs and if your not happy with the over head you may not have room for more. You will end up like this http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f98/ironmike86/setup/DSC06121.jpg
One Svs Ultra probably would be better for the $$

what he said ^

you can always add a second to a decent sub, you can't add to cheaper subs you already have two of.

i'd go for the Ultra OR your other choice of PB12Plus (the new one)

 

[ironmike86]

I am leaning towards 2 of the cylinders right now.

I'm my last post I meant I could have bought an Ultra instead of the 3 subs I bought for the $$. The ultra wasn't out yet but you get my point. The Plus isn't out yet so it is a hard choice. If you interested in the cylinder the 2 maybe enough I didn't see room size? if you have a large room I would pre order the Pc12 plus. Ask Svs which would work better for your room. If you have a large room you will have space to add another in the future. But Under 2,000^3 Two current cylinders would probably rock that room at a discount also. I sit 6 ft from my subs so I think it will do for me. Your setting,room size and listening habits all matter. Heck one sub maybe enough for you?.........For a month then you will want MORE