1961 1V or 1S. Decisions, decisions……..

I would love to have some feedback from people who have tried or owned either of the sub options in their own space. I am currently looking to add (2) of either type to my space.

First a little about my medium sized space.  Room is 15′ W x 18′ L x 8′ H.  Current sub used is a JL Audio E-112 sealed sub.  Have been wanting to go duals for quite some time, but with the recent JL price increases the thought of adding an additional E-112 hurts a little bit.

Subs will be for 100% movie/TV and some basic game play.  System will not be used for any music listening as I have a separate music only system in another space. Listening volume I will say is no where close to reference level settings.  It gets loud enough, which is subjective of course, but it never ever reaches reference level.

With that being said, I was almost feeling like dual 1961 1S’ would be enough. They do seem a comparable measurement wise to the JL, although they do give up some SPL’s in the 30-40hz range for sure.  I do enjoy their size for the room, but this room can accommodate just barely the size of the 1V’s.  I know I will get more extension and low frequency with the ported sub but again, if I’m well under reference level, would it be noticeable.

So I’m reaching out community! Let’s hear your thoughts or recommendations.  Perhaps your own trials and tribulations as you also struggled with the decisions you had to make.  Yes, I know they have the 60 day free shipping both directions, but hey, I don’t really want to order up 4 subs and go through them all.  That just means its costing someone money on the shipping and then not being able to sell the subs as new anymore for the pair that isn’t selected.

So lets hear it community….

TIA

Brett