2 medium sub or 1 big sub???

[nightflier]

I was thinking of getting a second one so I could lower the gain a little and "divide the load" on 2 subs.

So if a less expensive sub was capable of getting down to 30 Hz. and your more expensive sub all the way down to 20 Hz. at sustained decibel levels, how would these be physically connected? And how would you "divide" the load?

I can understand how two identical subs would work in a typical HT setup, but wouldn't different subs create some directionality to the low frequency sounds, particularly for the 30Hz.+ sub? How would you direct the proper frequency ranges to the desired sub?

[kexodusc]

So if a less expensive sub was capable of getting down to 30 Hz. and your more expensive sub all the way down to 20 Hz. at sustained decibel levels, how would these be physically connected? And how would you "divide" the load?

I can understand how two identical subs would work in a typical HT setup, but wouldn't different subs create some directionality to the low frequency sounds, particularly for the 30Hz.+ sub? How would you direct the proper frequency ranges to the desired sub?

Good point. There shouldn't be any directionality from a sonic localization perspective down that low, a wavelength is going to be so big it'll hard to accurately judge the source and human ears aren't terribly sensitive below 100Hz anyway, but localizing it might be easy enough if one side of the room is vibrating like crazy and the other only mildly. There could be some phase issues as well if not setup right...

I have that issue now in my room. I don't hear the sub's location, output below 90Hz or so and the thing becomes sonically invisible, but I can feel the air moving and vibrations getting stronger towards the subs location. Pretty hard to convince my brain it's NOT coming from that big box on the one side. My windows and some of my room's structure sure loves to rattle at exactly 18 Hz and 21 Hz too, a problem I'm quite happy to have for the moment.

[cam]

I checked out my local Paradigm dealer here in Canada and the PW-2200 retails for $1200 but rest assured, you can take one for $1000 plus taxes. And those PS subs can be had for $200 to $300 less then retail. Paradigm sale guys are very motivated to sell even if they come across like they are not. The potential buyer holds all the cards, just don't act like you are going to fold, and you will get a deal. And by the way there popolz, I do have a PW-2200, and by itself it smokes my previous two subs combined which were a PDR-10 v3 and a PS-1000 v3. Since I see how financially restraintive (is that a word) you are, I have a feeling that if you are use to having two subs to even out all the bass, once you hook up the Pw-2200, you will be thinking, man, I gotta get me another. I can tell you I sure want two of them but a big widescreen tv is next on my list.

[popolz]

And how would you "divide" the load?

what I meant is instead of having 1 sub giving 100% of it's capacity, have 2 subs giving 90% for less distortion... just by lowering the gain on the sub...

frequency wise I don't want to split them.



cam: I'll go with 1 PDR and 1 PW and see how it goes...


Geoffcin: hopefully it won't get my screen to swing back and fort too much as it's only attached from the ceilling hehehe

[popolz]

well I've received my PW-2200 and I paired it with my PDR-12... one word can describe the bass now....


INSANE

I watched the "darla scene" in finding nemo, a few scenes of twister, a part of we were soldier and the beginning of SW attack of the clones... everything was rattling...

I think the PW-2200 was a good choice over 2 PDR-12


Now if I can receive my SPL meter I'll tune everything with AVIA.

[PAT.P]

Popolz ! Congrad hope it meets your expectation. I have the PS -1000 from Paradigm and its combine with a Dalhquist 8" bash amp sub and its great combined .Just bought a yamaha on weekend to replace a sony and even more bass know ,it also lets me combined the bass from my towers and sub and everything shake in the house .Once again enjoy .Pat.P

[popolz]

Pat P.: My friend has a PS1000 v3 (175W RMS) it sounds great and have a good punch...

I was hoping to almost get the same punch with the PDR but it was a deception
When we tried it at his place it had more punch though... he has a raised floor but I don't... i'm on a concrete floor...

anyway the PW2200 is FAR beyond my expectation!