Second Sub???

[moreira85]

Hey folks, I am running two Boston VR3s for mains VR910 for center and have a Boston Acoustic 10" PV1000 sub powered by sony DE875 reciever, It sounds really good but I have a question. I have a powered 12" Sub that I have lying around made by Sony. I know Sony doesnt make the best speakers but if you were me would you add the Sony sub with the boston acoustic? is it okay to have a 10" sub and a 12" and is it beneficial to have 2 subs? Thanks for the help.

 

[Nick250]

I can not answer your question if you are using those particulate subs for music, but for movies and LFEs I would most certainly use the second sub for added impact.

Nick

 

[moreira85]

2nd sub

i use it for mostly 90% movies and 10% music, so possibly I may add it.

 

[Jack Hammer]

generally speaking, a second sub doesn't have to be the same size as the first. It has more to do with proper location and phasing than with size. Experiment with the location (generally kitty-corner is a good start) to get the best sound overall. Room acoustics can make a huge difference. So don't be afraid to try stacking the subs or trying multiple locations.

Personal preferences can make a difference too. When I added a second sub stacked on top of my current one I initially liked the increased bass. But after a while I found it to be much too boomy. I later moved it to a better location and liked the sound more but found myself tripping over the wires too often and ended up getting rid of it. I found a better location for my one sub (actually, I kept it where it was and just faced it into the wall instead of toward me) and it sounds much better overall than the two subs together did. You have to experiment to find the best spot.

YMMV

Jack