View Full Version : 1 or 2 SVS ultra 13 subs for 20x24x9 dedicated HT room?


gooomz
03-03-08, 08:52 PM
should i put 2 svs ultra 13 subs in my 20 x 24 x9 dedicated HT Room with no room openings or would 2 be overkill?

*Would you guys put 1 or 2 bass plugs in the ports?

thanks for the feedback. newb

croseiv
03-03-08, 09:00 PM
Depends on how loud you want your bass to be. Two subs gets you a 6 dB increase in volume. As far as the plugs, it depends on how deep you want to go...One plug gets you 15 Hz, two gets you to 10 Hz (with some loss of volume).

ribbit
03-03-08, 09:00 PM
output wise, one is enough.

two will give you a better frequency reponse.

i'd plug one port each if you have two.

dae3dae3
03-03-08, 09:12 PM
You need at least three. ;):D

chengbin
03-03-08, 09:55 PM
If you like to feel the action in the movies, I recommend 2 PB13s with 1 port plug (15Hz mode). If you don't listen very loud (as in moderate volume), 1 PB13 with 1 port plug should be enough.

ransac
03-03-08, 10:08 PM
Unless you can get a good price break from SVS for buying two at once, I would try one and see if you need/want to add another.

ribbit
03-03-08, 10:16 PM
Unless you can get a good price break from SVS for buying two at once, I would try one and see if you need/want to add another.

i think there's a standard discount for pairs. :)

Note: Returning SVS customers, or those buying more than one Ultra sub receive 5% discount off these

deneb
03-03-08, 10:21 PM
Overkill? What's overkill?

jpmst3
03-03-08, 10:34 PM
No one knows what is enough for you. You will only get a 6db increase if they are colocated. If they are in different locations you will get somthing closer to 3db. But, you can get a smoother response but it will require some time in dialing in the proper phase settings.

Only you will know, get one and try it, if you want more get two.

I have two 18"s and 4000 watts in a 1700 cubic foot room....

ransac
03-03-08, 10:42 PM
i think there's a standard discount for pairs. :)You can get the 5% discount if you buy two at once or get a second one later. With todays market, you may be able to negotiate a better price when you buy two at once.

ribbit
03-03-08, 10:44 PM
You can get the 5% discount if you buy two at once or get a second one later. With todays market, you may be able to negotiate a better price when you buy two at once.

right you are :D;)

goneten
03-04-08, 02:09 AM
If they are in different locations you will get somthing closer to 3db.

Low frequencies below the x-over point can still sum to achieve a 6 dB output advantage because the 1/4 wavelength summation is still met with subwoofers positioned 3-4 meters apart.

Below 40 hz you should expect a maximum 6 dB advantage provided you have set the gain levels appropriately and the phase levels. However this advantage will not be linear up to the x-over point.

--Regards,

Tweakophyte
03-04-08, 09:13 AM
Any pics of your room? How loud do you like to listen? Have you previously owned a sub?

One sub will be much easier for you to configure. Two subs can either give you additional overhead (when co-located) or smoother response with a little bit of additional overhead (when placed opposite each other).

What placement were you thinking (hence the request for pics)?