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Maggies with a subwoofer system - optimization?

I need advice on how best to improve the midrange and base on my Magnapans (1.6qrs)My idea is to relieve the panels of base duty ( only feed the signal above 100 to 150 hertz to the panels and let my Swarm subs take the low end signal). I assume my midrange will improve, and the solid base performance via the sub system will fill in well. I now run a Krell S550i integrated into the Maggies, and the Krell Pre output into the DaytonAudio SA1000 Subwoofer amp.

Any feedback is appreciated - will I lengthen the life of my panels? Am I wasting my time? 

Tom8999
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yogiboy
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 @erik_squires 
How is that done without a high pass filter between the amp and preamp? Just curious!
Thanks
tom8999 OP
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I do not have a preamp input on the back of my Krell S550i, so a high pass filter will not work with my existing setup. I am just trying to tweak my system to another level. I mainly play Jazz but occasionally I push the system with Blues (Bonamassa)

i know my panels only go down to about 45 hertz - I have been integrating the Swarm into the system for a couple of months and it sounds great with the Maggies - actually listening at lower volume levels out of the Krell as the sub system is filling the bottom end effortlessly. My imaging on stand up bass and Hammond B3 organ passages has become amazing (Nora Jones - Till We Meet Again is blowing me away).

Thanks for the input.
erik_squires
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How is that done without a high pass filter between the amp and preamp? Just curious!


@yogiboy  Unfortunately you have found the problem, you can't. :)

Adding a subwoofer without also limiting the amp output will not reduce the load on the main speakers at all.
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russ69
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Optimize the bass of the Maggies by placement of the Maggies. Perhaps 6 feet out into the room. I like the Maggie bass so I would run them full range and it sounds like you are happy with your subs. 
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millercarbon
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Short answers- no, it will not lengthen the life of the panels, and yes you are wasting your time. 

A much better way to get the improvements you want is a combination of vibration control using Townshend Pods under the speakers and subs, and acoustics using Synergistic HFT Speaker and Room Kits. If you like what you are hearing now you will freak when you hear it with these.
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