Not noob questions at all! We all learn along the way.
Yes, I like the DB8e for the flexibility of aiming since you have two strong distinct headings. All things being equal I'd prefer the ability to aim dead on at both clusters. The DB8e is often thought as a strong fringe antenna by aiming both panels in unison, but aiming each panel at different headings gives it the secondary ability to become two DB4e's aiming where you need them.
All that said, If you want to go on the lower cost side with a single aimed antenna, an Antennacraft HBU11k aimed at magnetic 245 or so might pull all the local signals in. You would have to find the sweet spot however as you are "splitting the difference" between the towers.
Cheers.