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What are the best subwoofers to use with Magnepan 20.1s?

Hello all.  Which subwoofers would give the smoothest response/integration with Magnepan 20.1 speakers?  The rest of the system is Audio research Ref 3 preamp, Pass labs 600.5 amps, VPI ref scoutmaster turntable, Pass Labs XP 25 phonostage, UHA Tape Deck.  Thank you in advance for the help.
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don_c55
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20.1's setup properly in most rooms go down to 25Hz.

Why do you need a sub woofer for a measly 5 Hz?

What about Image size of 20.1 bass, and sub woofer bass image size?

How do you handle standing waves, peaks, and valleys?

Why bother with bass below 30 Hz, and the associated problems?

NO SUB WOOFER IS NEEDED! 
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mitch4t
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Why do you need a sub woofer for a measly 5 Hz?
...because audiophiles want ALL of it, that's why.
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stringreen
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Quality of sub is not that important...just use them to correct dips around the room.
wattsperchannel
142 posts
 
Well the good news is you have the best crossover on the planet made by Nelson to fit right in with your pre and amp the XRV-1. Start with that and also I have heard the newest version of the JL's and their DARO room eq is supposed to be the cats meow according to Nyal Mellor at Acoustic Frontiers. Talk with Nyal he is one of the best acoustic guys out there for doing what you are trying to do. He knows his stuff. 

Also, I totally get the last 5 to 10 hz and the benefits of reducing your load on your main amps, etc. etc. . Read the user manual for the Pass XRV-1. Nelson talks a lot about the benefits of your pursuit. It goes well beyond the improvements of the last 5 hz.
ejr1953
911 posts
 
I have had Velodyne in the past JL Audio now, both are excellent, especially if you get the models that have built in EQ (with external microphone).
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