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One or two?
Looking to add sub capability to my 2-channel system which has Focal 1028be as my speakers. Budget is around $4k.
Would I be better off with one Fathom or a pair of e-subs? |
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One or two?
IMO go with a 12” Fathom. It has a better driver, better signal processing, and Digital Automatic Room Optimization (D.A.R.O.) with a calibrated mic. As more funds become available, you can always get a second one.
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I think the pertinent question when deciding on a sub is: how big is your room? I would wager a guess that the majority of rooms only require one sub, especially when considering frequencies in the lower octaves are omni-directional.
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Listening area is approx 12x14, but that opens to an area that’s roughly 18x20.
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I had two Fathom F112 in a 14x16 room.
It started with one F112 and it was great with a pair of Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento speakers. Then it progressed into 2xF112 or one for each speaker. The decision was made to implement a Bryston 10B-SUB crossover between the preamp and monoblocks so that neither the amps, nor the speakers would ever see anything below 65Hz. It was magic. I've never heard drums fully fleshed out way out beyond the speakers and anchored solidly to the floor as if holographic. Having said that, go with one F112. Two are a royal pain in the butt to setup properly.... Took me weeks to dial them in. Last edited by PHC1; 10-12-2020 at 04:23 PM. |
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