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Adding a Sub do i go with 1 or 2 ?

I have had some time and spare money to spend on my system, I run Soundlab Dynastats the bass is good and adjustable but feel i would like some more deep bass,

I am looking at Rel Sub woofers as i like their idea of amplifier terminal connection to high level input on Sub,

Is it best to go with 1 good Sub or 2 good Subs ?

Is there benefits to adding 1 Sub in each channel ?

All advise is very welcome thank you.
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bsmg
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I use a REL just for the way they connect to the amp; only use one and find it suitable; guess it depends on your room size and characteristics as to whether one or two is more desirable; I'd get one and you can always get another one if you want to.
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gdnrbob
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2 subs- one for each channel, just like you have 2 speakers. Each channel have differing signals, both in higher and lower frequencies.
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bsmg
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What I like about the REL is that it connects to each of the two L & R positive speaker outputs and to either one of the negative outputs; so it gets the same signal the main speakers are getting. As for having one or two subs, one is ok for me.....low frequency sound is non directional.....like thunder or a jet engine; you can't tell exactly where it's coming from
drcjj
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I am old school and like to drive and active sub by way of speaker level outputs and though REL and others can rationalize 2 subs for 2 channels I have never found it necessary cost effective or practical in my installations... Start with one. Enjoy the music!
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astewart8944
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I've had one and it was good. I've had two and it was better. I currently run two subs; it can help take care of room nodes. There is some research out there that says more and more subs is better and better but I stopped at two and you probably should too. Integration with your mains is essential. RELs make that easy but it can be done with other subs too--albeit in a different way.
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