[EndersShadow]

I am currently in the process of deciding which sub(s) to upgrade to. I have decided to go with SVS as opposed to other ID manufactures like Outlaw, Epik, etc after doing months and months of research. Please do not post suggestions for other manufacture's subs

. I cannot spend more than ~1300 dollars shipped on this purchase so the Ultra isnt an option.


I am looking to hear some opinions on if it would be better to purchase dual PB12-NSD's or a single PB-12+ . I have heard that with duals you will get a cleaner response throughout and less of a dead zone. This is of interest to me as my setup is less than ideal and I dont think any of my current seating is (or can be) moved into the "sweet spot".


Dual PB-12NSD's would run me ($599+$60 shipping)*2 for about $1318 while a single PB-12+ would run me $1149 + $99 shipping for $1248.


All my equipment is listed below:


Reciever: Integra DTR-5.9 (does not have dual sub outputs so would have to run a splitter to do duals)


Components: Xbox360, Xbox, Wii, Samsung BP-1600, Uverse reciever


Speakers:

Model	Location	Wattage	Impedance	Efficiency	Lower -3dB Limit	Upper -3dB Limit	Frequency Response
Polk T90e	Fronts	20 - 200 w/channel	8 ohms	90 dB	48Hz	24kHz	38Hz - 25kHz
Polk CS2	Center	20 - 175 w/channel	8 ohms	90 dB	60Hz	24kHz	55Hz - 25kHz
Polk R50's	Surrounds	20 - 150 w/channel	8 ohms	90 dB	50Hz	20kHz	40Hz - 24kHz
Polk PSW125	Sub	300 watts			34 Hz dB		32Hz-225Hz

Here is the layout of my apartment along with the speakers. *Please note* I do NOT have the fireplace in my layout, it was optional and I didnt want it. I also have 9ft ceilings. Also the couch is a little bit farther forward (covers half the sliding glass door).

 

[Jahjd2000]

I asked SVS the same question. The dual NSD's will give you a flatter response and have more output.


I ended up going with option C, an Epik Empire, but I was heavily leaning towards the PC12 plus over the dual NSDs. The newer woofer, PEQ, and tuning capabilities made it very attractive. I figure I could always add another one down the road if the single wasn't enough. But if you have absolutely no inclination to upgrade later, than two NSD's might be best as it should be flatter and provide more output.


Again this is based on my email exchange with SVS and user comments, I have no actual experience wither either sub.