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expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Mar 21, 2025
Mar 21, 2025 9:08 PM
12" 800W Klipsch RP-1200SW Reference Premiere High Excursion Subwoofer
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With only 1 sub, you will have dead zones where some parts of the room have weak sound from the sub. having 2 subs is a lot more forgiving with placement, and you won't have to do that "sub crawl" to get good sound in every listening position.
that is why, generally speaking, 2 smaller subs outperform 1 larger sub.
I would add some clarity with this.
Yes finding the best placement is crucial for optimal performance and those "dead zones" may or may not land on your seating position(s).
You still need to consider optimal placement when adding a 2nd sub which makes it a challenge.
For one, you can actually make those "dead zones" worse at your seating position(s).
These have a big footprint so placement can be quite limited.
Yes finding the best placement is crucial for optimal performance and those "dead zones" may or may not land on your seating position(s).
You still need to consider optimal placement when adding a 2nd sub which makes it a challenge.
For one, you can actually make those "dead zones" worse at your seating position(s).
These have a big footprint so placement can be quite limited.
That hasn't been my experience. I simply put them both in front, nice and symmetrical, and the entire room feels like one giant subwoofer. It's glorious! Couldn't find a dead zone if I tried.
Chatgpt explains it well:
Using two subwoofers instead of one large subwoofer in a home theater has several advantages, particularly in terms of bass distribution, room acoustics, and overall sound quality. Here's why:
1. More Even Bass Distribution
A single subwoofer can create uneven bass, with some areas booming while others have weak bass due to room modes (standing waves).
Two subwoofers help to even out bass response across the room, reducing peaks and nulls caused by reflections.
2. Fewer Dead Spots (Nulls)
With a single sub, certain seating positions may experience bass dropouts due to wave cancellation.
Dual subs can fill in these gaps, ensuring consistent bass no matter where you sit.
3. Increased Output Without Overworking One Sub
Instead of overloading a single subwoofer, two subs share the workload, reducing distortion and allowing for cleaner, deeper bass at higher volumes.
4. Better Immersion & Impact
Having two subs creates a more immersive soundstage, especially for Dolby Atmos and surround sound setups.
Explosions, deep rumbles, and low-frequency effects feel more realistic and powerful.
5. Placement Flexibility for Best Performance
With two subs, you can experiment with placement (e.g., front/back, diagonal corners, or mid-wall) to find the best possible bass response.
A single sub often forces compromises based on room limitations.
6. Reduced Localization (Bass Feels More Natural)
If a single sub is too directional, you may "hear" where the bass is coming from, making it less immersive.
Two subs balance the low frequencies across the room, making bass feel like it's surrounding you, rather than coming from one spot.
7. A Large Sub Can Be Overkill or Harder to Integrate
A single massive subwoofer may be difficult to properly place in a room without overwhelming the sound mix.
Two smaller, high-quality subs can match or exceed the performance of one big sub while offering more control over room acoustics.
Conclusion: More Subwoofers = Better Bass
The 1200 is great. Get two if you're insane. One if you're just abnormal.
Chatgpt explains it well:
Using two subwoofers instead of one large subwoofer in a home theater has several advantages, particularly in terms of bass distribution, room acoustics, and overall sound quality. Here's why:
1. More Even Bass Distribution
A single subwoofer can create uneven bass, with some areas booming while others have weak bass due to room modes (standing waves).
Two subwoofers help to even out bass response across the room, reducing peaks and nulls caused by reflections.
2. Fewer Dead Spots (Nulls)
With a single sub, certain seating positions may experience bass dropouts due to wave cancellation.
Dual subs can fill in these gaps, ensuring consistent bass no matter where you sit.
3. Increased Output Without Overworking One Sub
Instead of overloading a single subwoofer, two subs share the workload, reducing distortion and allowing for cleaner, deeper bass at higher volumes.
4. Better Immersion & Impact
Having two subs creates a more immersive soundstage, especially for Dolby Atmos and surround sound setups.
Explosions, deep rumbles, and low-frequency effects feel more realistic and powerful.
5. Placement Flexibility for Best Performance
With two subs, you can experiment with placement (e.g., front/back, diagonal corners, or mid-wall) to find the best possible bass response.
A single sub often forces compromises based on room limitations.
6. Reduced Localization (Bass Feels More Natural)
If a single sub is too directional, you may "hear" where the bass is coming from, making it less immersive.
Two subs balance the low frequencies across the room, making bass feel like it's surrounding you, rather than coming from one spot.
7. A Large Sub Can Be Overkill or Harder to Integrate
A single massive subwoofer may be difficult to properly place in a room without overwhelming the sound mix.
Two smaller, high-quality subs can match or exceed the performance of one big sub while offering more control over room acoustics.
Conclusion: More Subwoofers = Better Bass
Well actually the conclusion is you're reading that ChatGPT explanation the way you choose.
IT(ChatGPT) often says "can" and IT even pointed out "With two subs, you can experiment with placement (e.g., front/back, diagonal corners, or mid-wall) to find the best possible bass response"!
Even you called for doing a "sub crawl" and "forgiving with placement".
You must understand the reason, that doesn't automatically disappear adding another sub, that's why your ChatGPT called for you to "experiment"!
EVERY environment and person is different.
A 2nd sub "CAN" be helpful but doesn't necessarily mean it's always necessary imo.
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Chatgpt explains it well:
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Conclusion: More Subwoofers = Better Bass
R-120swi was only $150 for reference was a Costco deal. Easy return policy.
Just wondering if it was be substantial upgrade and worth it.
Easy way to answer this is "Yes". Frequency isn't everything. The quality of a bass makes a big difference and you will understand when you hear both of them side by side.
Also, if you have a sub that does 85 db at 20 hz, two will do 88 db, 4 will do 91 db, 8 will do 94 db, and 16 will do 97 db. Meanwhile, you can easily go buy a single sub that does 97 db or more at 20 hz. Better to get 2 or 4 bigger but not too big subs, if you want a swarm's smoothness.