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Need Coaching re: Maggies & Subs

I'd welcome some experienced coaching re: the following scenario. Looking to purchase new Maggies (most likely 1.7's) to be driven by a Mac 402 Amp (400 watts per).

1. I have a smallish room (15.2'W x 14.2'D x 8'-9' (varying) ceiling height. Do smaller maggies work better in smaller rooms? or does it matter? I'm assuming placement in this room will be a bit challenging with ANY maggies...just wondering if staying smaller (mmg or 1.7) will help?

2. I'm growing convinced that I'd be happier by adding a good quality sub to the maggies. I listened to a rather expensive REL ($6K)...but after reading a stellar Absolute Sound review of a smaller REL T2 (less than $1K), I'm wondering if anyone has listened to this combination--and can recommend for/against?

I always get great coaching from my Audiogon mates and i'm sure this time will be no different. I welcome any and all to contribute. Thanks!
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cio52
121 posts
 
I used Maggie MG12 with the Velodyne DD-10 sub and Mc MC-352 that made a great system. My Living/listening room is 22 x 20 and open at the side and back so IMHO you might find the 1.7 a little much for your dedicated room since maggies need volume to sound their best. Be sure to have some DSP room equalization for low frequency control. If the sub you use doesn't have this feature on board Velodyne makes a stand alone system that is very affordable. You might also benefit from a visit to the Mapleshade records website. They make a great speaker stand for Maggies. Listen every day.
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macdadtexas
1,794 posts
 
I've tried many, many subs with my Maggies (JL Audio, Rel, Velodyne DD, SVS, Sunfire, Vandersteen, Martin Logan...), and I just got a Definitive Technology Supercube I ( I was going to buy 2, but am sticking with one), and it's awesome.

You can use LFE and speaker level connections simultaneously, so it's super flexible. Oh yeah, and it's unbelievably fast and DEEP!!

Oh yeah, not expensive either.
energizer
113 posts
 
You might consider a passive sub.one Less amp to plug in.
jult52
155 posts
 
About the room size, you are on the edge of having a room a bit too small for the 1.6/1.7 models. I recommend you look at the Magnestand site for some pointers on models and room size.
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