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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. 

noamtasini
ghdprentice
6,420 posts
 

@erik_squires 

+1

I completely agree that careful integration seems to be the exception. 
 

Also, I am always skeptical about integrating subwoofers with planar speakers. The planar speakers are so fast and most subwoofers are so slow. It would be really challenging to do it well. Doesn’t Didn’t) someone offer planar sun woofers? 

erik_squires
15,785 posts
 

The planar speakers are so fast and most subwoofers are so slow. '


My HSU subwoofer is as fast as any planar, when well integrated.  When poorly integrated it's a hot mess and not worth the electric bill.

saboros
12 posts
 

I have the 1.7i in my main system but use a sub in my 2.1 bedroom system (mainly used for home theater) with the LRS+.

I would suggest trying a sub which allows you to pick a slope (I use 24 db/octave) and has variable phase (I found 90 degrees works best in my room).  
 
The funny thing is that except for earthquake type effects, I found the bass from the LRS+ (using my old Adcom 545 II) to be more than adequate for watching movies.

jl35
3,936 posts
 

Great success with LRS+ and pair of REL T/Zero MKlll in small room...with guidance from Duke and Johnny R

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jmarini2
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I use a Rolls SX45 crossover.  Preamp out from my Pioneer SX-1250 goes to SX45.  Hi pass from SX-45 back to Power amp in on the Pioneer.  Low pass go to a pair of REL subs.  Speakers are Magnepan 1.7i.  I set the cutoff around 100 Hz.  The Rolls has a 12 dB/octave rolloff.  Only frequencies above ~100 Hz go to Maggies, everything below to the subs.  So in my case, the Maggies are completely relieved of low bass duties.  You would need preamp out/main in, tape loop, or external processor connections to use the Rolls.

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