Two Subs vs. One

[SDBlu]

I currently own an Onkyo 505, but am looking at getting the 805. I also currently have the Bose Acoustimass 10 (I know...thumbs down...whatever ) Anyways...I was told by the salesperson at Frys the 805 had the ability to hook up two subs. Would this be advised? or would i be sacrificing power by hooking up two subs instead of one? Im just not impressed with the bass coming from the Bose Bass Module, however i dont exactly want to get rid of the speaker system and start all over.

[Big Daddy]

Read A Guide to Subwoofers (Part I) and A Guide to Subwoofers (Part II) to understand why two subwoofers are better than one.

Also, you can buy cheap and decent speaker/subwoofers from PartsExpress, The Speaker Company, and BIC America.

[Footloose301]

Originally Posted by MarcosG

I currently own an Onkyo 505, but am looking at getting the 805. I also currently have the Bose Acoustimass 10 (I know...thumbs down...whatever ) Anyways...I was told by the salesperson at Frys the 805 had the ability to hook up two subs. Would this be advised? or would i be sacrificing power by hooking up two subs instead of one? Im just not impressed with the bass coming from the Bose Bass Module, however i dont exactly want to get rid of the speaker system and start all over.

Every A/V receiver is able to have 2 subs connected. The TX-SR805 only has one subwoofer output as well. I know because I own one(also I just looked at Onkyousa.com lol). All you need to do is buy a "Y-Adapter".

[SDBlu]

OK. So with the y-connector it should work fine...thanks

[Driver_King]

Make sure you get a one male RCA to two female RCA splitter.

[SDBlu]

Ok...they got these at monoprice?

[Footloose301]

Right here. $0.60

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...t=1#largeimage

[SDBlu]

cool thanks

[fronn]

Just get an actual sub and run that alone. No reason to run the "bass module" at all -- it's only going to make a mess of the low end sound (and not be able to hand much below 40 hz, if that).

I would suggest only using two subs if they are alike anyways, in most cases at least.

[mjbethancourt]

You don't sacrifice any power using two subs, because they have their own amps built in.

[SDBlu]

Originally Posted by fronn

Just get an actual sub and run that alone. No reason to run the "bass module" at all -- it's only going to make a mess of the low end sound (and not be able to hand much below 40 hz, if that).

I would suggest only using two subs if they are alike anyways, in most cases at least.

I know the "bass module" isn't an actual sub, but i dont really want to get rid of it or let it just sit and collect dust. I figure by using "it" and a real sub it should be alright. At least I'll give it a shot and see how it sounds.

[SDBlu]

Originally Posted by mjbethancourt

You don't sacrifice any power using two subs, because they have their own amps built in.

Ok. I was thinking of getting a Polk Sub...not sure which model exactly, but I've seen some at Frys that sound pretty good...my budget for this is approximately $500. and i want a 12" woofer

[JJ]

Originally Posted by MarcosG

Ok. I was thinking of getting a Polk Sub...not sure which model exactly, but I've seen some at Frys that sound pretty good...my budget for this is approximately $500. and i want a 12" woofer

If you can stretch it, I'd highly recommend the Martin Logan Dynamo - retails for $599 but I'm sure some deals could be had - it's the finest retail sub I've heard under $1,000 - but then again, I haven't heard many of the online brands like HSU, SVS, AV123 - they say it's MFW-15 is fantastic, but they're always out of stock!

But definitely out of all the brands you can find at stores - the Dynamo is the best!

[ixlegitballinxl]

screw av123 :X Hsu is awesome

[Footloose301]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

AV123 - they say it's MFW-15 is fantastic, but they're always out of stock!

Just became in stock on Friday

Mine ships tomorrow. I got billed Friday and have been on the waiting list since June 20th. I'll let you all know what I think of it later on.

[SDBlu]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

If you can stretch it, I'd highly recommend the Martin Logan Dynamo - retails for $599 but I'm sure some deals could be had - it's the finest retail sub I've heard under $1,000 - but then again, I haven't heard many of the online brands like HSU, SVS, AV123 - they say it's MFW-15 is fantastic, but they're always out of stock!

But definitely out of all the brands you can find at stores - the Dynamo is the best!

That sounds like a good deal for a good sub. I'll look into that

[SDBlu]

Originally Posted by Footloose301

Just became in stock on Friday

Mine ships tomorrow. I got billed Friday and have been on the waiting list since June 20th. I'll let you all know what I think of it later on.

How much did u get ur new sub for?

[Driver_King]

How about a 15"? If that's too much, try two of these.

[SDBlu]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

How about a 15"? If that's too much, try two of these.

Well, i want tight, deep bass...but i dont want to drown out the rest of the speakers. I think a 15 might be a bit too much. A 12 might be more suitable.

[Driver_King]

Two of those 12's should work just nicely then.