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.
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). |
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. |
@audiokinesis is probably the most expert in this subject. He has successfully integrated subs with planar speakers for many. |
That's the route I'll be taking anyway if at all after experiments. No crossovers or added/replaced components at the moment. To begin with, these maggies might be gone soon as the right one is not great,and refurbishment is as expensive as new ones, and I most definitely don't have the patience and time to perform it myself. |
