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Subwoofer suggestions for budget system?

My current setup is a pair of Magnepan 1.6 speakers, a pair of Schiit Vidars, Schiit Sol turntable w/Goldring E3 cartridge (I have a VAS-rebuilt Denon DL-103 with Ebony shell and microridge stylus when I can get someone to come set it up for me), Mani 2 phono stage, Asgard 3 headphone amp acting as preamp, Schiit SYS as source selector, Modi 3+ connected to Volumio for streaming digital and an Orchard Audio RCA-to-XLR converter to drive the Vidars in monoblock mode.

I'd like to add a subwoofer to the mix that can keep bass out of the Maggies.  I'd, of course, prefer a dipole sub to go with the dipole speakers, but not terribly picky ATM.  My budget is around $200 to $300 for now.  I have been very tempted to build a pair of my own subs, but that's not in my budget right now.

Suggestions?

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hilde45
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@grislybutter -- thanks for the correction. Makes me feel better about my own ability to sell a sub, someday, if I downsize.

jl35
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only a very very small sub can be shipped a short distance for under $40, unless you are buying a new one from a big dealer with shipping contracts...

johnto
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After running out of funds I picked up a couple of Sony 12" subs for $50 each on Craigslist to pair with my Maggie 3.7i . I set the subs at about 50 hz and keep their volume low as not to get any boominess and run the 3 7i full range they integrate real well together . Audiophile friends and musicians that stop in are amazed at the great sound. By playing around you can achieve good sound at a reasonable price.

My friend picked up a free Mirage sub from a neighbor and integrated it with his LRS using the same technique just setting the sub to about 80 hz and it too sounds good.

Good luck

westborn
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+1 SVS Outlet deal..

grislybutter
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@jl45 I just shipped a giant Yamaha subwoofer for $45 to the opposite corner of the country, 3-5 business day.

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