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    Default Want to add a second sub - same model or diffrent?

    I have the Sierra 2 and horizon center paired with a SVS PB-2000 sub. My next upgrade is for another sub. Do I go with the same model sub or do I mix it up and get a Rythmik sub?

    The room is a dedicated theater. 19' X 15' with 8' ceiling. I am currently running 7.1 setup with SVS prime satellites for the side and back surrounds.

    Thanks for any input!

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    Default Re: Want to add a second sub - same model or diffrent?

    Since you already have the SVS, unless you are willing to sell it, it would be best to go with another PB-2000. I love my Rythmik, so if I had the budget I would add another. Regardless, I'd keep them the same.
    Last edited by Mag_Neato; 02-21-2017 at 12:03 PM.
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    Default Re: Want to add a second sub - same model or diffrent?

    You absolutely, positively always want to buy identical subs. Getting two different subs, especially from different vendors, to blend together is next to impossible and takes a lot of very complex EQ to do right. Even getting matching subwoofers setup perfectly usually takes a lot of effort, even Dirac doesn't always get it right.
    -Alex
    PS4/Nvidia Shield --> Emotiva XMC-1 --> Emotiva XPA-5 --> Ascend Acoustics Sierra Towers and Horizon Center w/ RAAL tweeters (L/C/R), HTM-200 SE (Surrounds), 2x Rythmik F12 subwoofers

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    Default Re: Want to add a second sub - same model or diffrent?

    Thank you for the info. Are two subs worth the effort? I keep seeing articles where the consensus is that two subs are best for a theater/music room.

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    Default Re: Want to add a second sub - same model or diffrent?

    Two identical subs are actually far easier to set up than a single sub.
    -Alex
    PS4/Nvidia Shield --> Emotiva XMC-1 --> Emotiva XPA-5 --> Ascend Acoustics Sierra Towers and Horizon Center w/ RAAL tweeters (L/C/R), HTM-200 SE (Surrounds), 2x Rythmik F12 subwoofers

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