Could I or Should I add a second Subwoofer ?

[timetohunt]

I am starting get sound greedy. I think I had read before about folks adding a second subwoofer to their system. But that is all I remember from it.

1. Is this desirable and doable? I happen to love tons of low tones.

2. Would it be best to match the second sub to my existing one ? I mean, lets say I have a good quality 350 watt sub, would it be OK to add a good quality 500 watt sub ?

3. How would the connection work. I'm not sure where the second one would plug into? If the processor's sub preout is already occupied, then ??
I don't think I could make any logical use out of some other existing unoccupied pre-outs. Do they have receivers with 2 sub preouts or something?

4. Any other tips if I try to do this.
Thanks !

 

[Matt34]

I am starting get sound greedy. I think I had read before about folks adding a second subwoofer to their system. But that is all I remember from it.

1. Is this desirable and doable? I happen to love tons of low tones.
If you have the room dual subs is the way to go, it's a bit more complicated to set up but usually give you a flatter frequency response(room dependent of course) and more headroom.

2. Would it be best to match the second sub to my existing one ? I mean, lets say I have a good quality 350 watt sub, would it be OK to add a good quality 500 watt sub ?It's best to use two of the same subs, makes it easier to integrate.

3. How would the connection work. I'm not sure where the second one would plug into? If the processor's sub preout is already occupied, then ??
I don't think I could make any logical use out of some other existing unoccupied pre-outs. Do they have receivers with 2 sub preouts or something?You can just use an RCA splitter(Y connector) out of the sub-out.

4. Any other tips if I try to do this.
Thanks !

Here in this Subwoofer setup guide(PDF file) Bossobass explains in detail how to setup different sub configurations.

http://av123forum.com/showthread.php?t=3418&highlight=subwoofer+setup

 

[timetohunt]

Here in this Subwoofer setup guide(PDF file) Bossobass explains in detail how to setup different sub configurations.
http://av123forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1141&d=1083691785

Thanks - But the document you recommended cannot be found. I would have really liked to have read it. Maybe I can search on Bossobass in the advanced search or something. I'm new hear. thanks again.

 

[timetohunt]

If you have the room dual subs is the way to go, it's a bit more complicated to set up but usually give you a flatter frequency response(room dependent of course) and more headroom.
Is there any recommendation on placement. I think for now the second sub would have to be near the existing one. One on each side of my audio cabinet. I am running out of options in the room regarding placement and shudder to even think about running more wires. Just finished my in-wall speaker wire job and need closure on that.


You can just use an RCA splitter(Y connector) out of the sub-out.
Also by just using a Y-connector - does that diminish signal or anything ?

 

[Matt34]

Fixed it

I can't get the PDF file to link so it just takes you to the web page that the file is on. You can download it from there if you want.

 

[Matt34]

Is there any recommendation on placement. I think for now the second sub would have to be near the existing one. One on each side of my audio cabinet. I am running out of options in the room regarding placement and shudder to even think about running more wires. Just finished my in-wall speaker wire job and need closure on that.


Also by just using a Y-connector - does that diminish signal or anything ?

Read up on that link and the one in my sig, those explain it much better than I can.

I don't believe it will, it's a low level connection.

 

[timetohunt]

Fixed it

I can't get the PDF file to link so it just takes you to the web page that the file is on. You can download it from there if you want.

Nope. Still can't bring it up. I dont' think its on my end.

 

[timetohunt]

I got all of the stuff from your sig links. that should be enough to start.
thank you. Its just the other link no working.

 

[Matt34]

Strange...I made sure and tested that one. Anywho, go to http://av123forum.com and then use the search feature and type in "Subwoofer Setup Guide by Bossobass"

 

[AVRat]

Try this attachment.

 

[Jack Hammer]

Adding a second sub will really add punch to the sound. You can stack them or place it on the other side of the room, though locating the second can be a bit tricky, it is well worth it. I can't begin to tell you how much of a difference a second sub made for me. The lows aren't really any louder, just much fuller and encompassing. The difference was similar to when I upgraded my old 8" sub to a 12" sub.

Jack

 

[mtrycrafts]

Thanks - But the document you recommended cannot be found. I would have really liked to have read it. Maybe I can search on Bossobass in the advanced search or something. I'm new hear. thanks again.

His link in the original post just worked for me. The link in your message does not, comes out scrambled.

Try this, I pretested it:
http://av123forum.com/showthread.php?t=3418&highlight=subwoofer+setup