Maggies and subwoofer integration
I'm running a Schiit Saga+ into a B@K EX 422 Sonata, into MG-1 maggies. Wanted to add a subwoofer, and was wondering if by just using the second output on the Saga+ to the line level input of the Velodyne Sub I have, would just be adding bass heft to the MG-1's, as there's no built in crossover in the Saga+?
I would optimally want the Sub to takeover from around 60HZ, and aleviate the bass duties of the maggies.
Would it be a waste of time and no real benefit? Would running the signal from the B@K directly to the subwoofer be any different regarding the delineation of the frequency duties?
Thanks in advance for your help.
You want to go as high as you can for crossover point, 80 Hz is even better. The more you can relieve the main speakers the less distortion. Yes, you can run full range to the sub, so either output will work but also, you can use a single cap to create a high pass to your Maggies which would be beneficial and easy to do. Just need to know the amp input impedance. |
The only issue I have ever seen with "speed" is not "speed" but bad room integration. Unfortunately we get fooled into thinking the specs tell us anything about how the system is performing in room, and it's a hot mess when actually installed. Measurements, bass traps and EQ on the subs are the tools you need. I can make any 15" sub with decent output sound fast enough. |
@noamtasini Which Velodyne model are you using? |
