2 subwoofers one amp?

[admin_exported]

hey

Got a pioneer VSX819, can you put two subs on this, and does it matter if they are the same, was thinking of having a small sub on the other side of the RSW12 that I have.

Cheers

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

The RSW12 puts out 500 watts, so unless you live in a mansion, why would you 'want', which I suspect is the case here, rather than 'need' another subwoofer.

I know of people who have 2 lower powered subwoofers by either side that nicely balances the bass and boom and such and they enjoy it.

In your case, I dunno...overkill?

 

[Anonymous]

LOL Maybe overkill, was just wondering, as would like little bass to the far left as well, you know surround myself .

Maybe just being stupid,.

 

[AlmaataKZ]

the main benefit of having two (or more) subs is that, only if set-up and positioned carefully, they can provide a more even bass distribution throughout the room (i.e. have less min/max bass spots around the room, in other words, make the distribution of standing waves more even).

one can also use two subs for getting louder bass, but that is only quantity, not quality. same can be achieved simply by turning the volume up (I am sure it is not on its max setting). quality to me here means - low distorsion (quality of sub mainly), correct filter setting (for integration with main speakers), correct level setting (not to overdo it), correct phase (all speakers must be in phase, inlcuding the sub) and, which is the trickiest, adjustment for room responce (i.e. minimising resonances and adjusting the sub's responce curve to compensate for room response).

so unless you intend to implement the above I think a second sub is not worth it.

 

[Andrew Everard]

Apologies, Ronald Archiebald - think we both deleted duplicate posts at the same time!

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

No problem, Andrew Everard.

 

[Big Chris]

canada16:

hey

Got a pioneer VSX819, can you put two subs on this, and does it matter if they are the same, was thinking of having a small sub on the other side of the RSW12 that I have.

Cheers

If you buy a PV1 you can. It has an input and an output, so you can 'daisy chain' any number of subs off each other, even if your amp only has a single sub out.

The RSW12 may well have an output too, you'd need to take a look.

 

[Anonymous]

Yes it has 4 phono plugs for in and out.

Just wanted to get a small gemini for the other side of the room just so its evened out a bit, also keeping an eye on some rsw12's that are on fleabay as well.

Does it matter if its the same make?

Thanks.