However, owners of two of these marvelous subwoofers will remain "up a creek" because the equalization software cannot address the interactions between them. For that, the two solutions are both costly
You weren't "up a creek" with your two SB-16's, were you?
Why should your new SB-17's be any different? They are just subs, nothing magical.
There are other ways to tame sub interactions (if you actually have any) rather than throw even more money at them.
Maybe post a pic of the subs in your room and describe any interactions you are having.