Connecting more than 2 subwoofers

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}Fear_Inoculum{

}Fear_Inoculum{

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Simple question:

How do you do it? Is a splitter sufficient for it? Right now I'm running 2× Paradigm Defiance X12s off of my pre outs. I have another subwoofer input (Yamaha RX-A2040) that I can plug a 3rd subwoofer into? What if I wanted to connect 4 (or more) subwoofers?

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ryanosaur

ryanosaur

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Splitting is fine if the Subs being split are symmetrical in the room and equidistant from the MLP.
This, of course, is dependent on the AVR actually managing the 2 SubOuts independently (as there are AVRs out there that have 2 Sub Outs but are really just an internal splitter (you can tell which your machine is by whether you can set individual Level/Trim and Distance/Delay for each output)).
Beyond that, if you really want absolute control, this is where the MiniDSP 2x4 comes into play. Using REW and a measurment mic like the U-Mik 1, you can take very detailed measurements of how each sub is performing and dial them in with their own Distance/Delay, manual EQ, etc.
Combining the MiniDSP and your own Room Correction, you should be able to suitably micro-manage (to the fullest of any potential OCD) your way to a very clean and flat FR, or build your own house curve.
 
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