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2x EP500's or 1x EP800?
#331113 12/10/10 10:13 PM
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Just wondering on your thoughts. Would you rather have two EP500's or one EP800?

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tehghost132 #331146 12/10/10 11:15 PM
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Definitely, the dual 500's. Really helps from being able to constantly "place" (hear) the LFE at the source. But I have only one. There are some crazie$ with 4, so ask again so one of them will advise you.


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Re: 2x EP500's or 1x EP800?
BobKay #331161 12/11/10 12:16 AM
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I like really low LFE so I would go with the EP800 but dual EP500's will allow the possibility of smoothing out the bass throughout the room.


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jakewash #331164 12/11/10 12:42 AM
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Can't go wrong either way. Never heard the 800, but I love my 500, goes low enough for me and most people (does a great job of shaking my house). I would consider a 2nd. My vote goes to the two 500s. Granted one 500 is still very powerful! Just more flexability and options. Also, not as heavy and bulky.

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Worfzara #331172 12/11/10 02:00 AM
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my vote foes for an ep800


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terzaghi #331183 12/11/10 04:13 AM
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There was a very informative video made by Ian a year ago explaining how more subs provide a flatter response across more seating positions (as echoed above in Jakewash/Jason's post). I would therefore go with 2 EP500s instead of one EP800 (and, coincidentally, this is what I did).


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Re: 2x EP500's or 1x EP800?
ihifi #331194 12/11/10 05:20 AM
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Yep, more subs will provide a flatter response across the room, while larger subs reach lower in frequency response. Take your pick.


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Re: 2x EP500's or 1x EP800?
ClubNeon #331199 12/11/10 12:50 PM
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The answer is simple... Get 2 ep800's wink


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terzaghi #331205 12/11/10 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted By: terzaghi
The answer is simple... Get 2 ep800's wink


Ditto! laugh

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onn #331210 12/11/10 05:01 PM
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The voice of experience -> onn

and CV will suggest 4 EP800's smile


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