Subwoofer for Magnepan 1.6's


I have a pair of Magnepan 1.6's, connected to a McCormack DNA 1 amp and tlc1 preamp. Eventually I will be incorporating them into a surround system, using the Arcam AVR 300. I am looking for a good subwoofer to go with the Maggies. I have a small listening room 11 x 14 and don't like boomy bass. I have heard good things about the Rel 3 and Vandersteen subs.
dgplo
I've got 1.6's mated with a pair of Strata III's. They
are a very synergistic match. The REL has a highly
adaptable crossover network which is easy to integrate
with Magnepans. A pair is not necessary, I'm just
obsessive-compulsive about my system. A single Strata III
served me will for several years.
Have your had a chance to hear the new Rel series? The B3 or B2? I have been told that these do a great job with maggies, music and theatre...
I use a REL Strata III with my Innersound ISIS and am very happy with it. The adjustable crossover is what sold me on it, as well as it's musicallity without being boomy


If you are looking for a great sounding affordable sub without breaking the bank, try the Onix Rocket by Av123.com
/Perpetual Technologies. It comes complete with the room calibration and mic. set-up in a well made, compact, and attractive enclosure. They offer a 30 day free home trial as well. It sells for under $500 and comes in a number of different finishes. It blends very well with faster speakers like the Maggies. I have been very happy with it in my small system, paired with my 3A MM DeCappo i's. It gets down quite deep to 24hz, but does not overwhelm the room with too much boomy, uncontrolled bass like many of the more powerful home theater subs. The automatic room calibration is quite effective at removing the resonant bass peak in my room.