Which Sunfire Sub for my Magnepan 1.6's


Which model sub do I want to use with these Maggies? What is the difference between the top of the line Signature with two woofers and the Signature Architectual model. Which model will best suit my needs ????????????? Help!!
zenieth
The True Sub Mark IV is the current version of the Mark II. Sorry I'm a little out of date. In my opinion, the Architectural Signature might be a little more than you need, unless you're really into big bass. If you get it, you should certainly have the low end covered. Personally, I think its better placement flexibility (versus the driver/passive radiator regular version) can be a meaningful advantage depending on your room. If you later upgrade your main speakers, you might feel good about not having to upgrade your sub.

I have found that a good number of Audiogon posters prefer REL subwoofers, generally described as more tuneful -- better able to distinguish different bass frequencies. I once had a REL Strata II which was OK but didn't bowl me over. I am told that the quality steps are large between REL products, and the bigger ones are much better.

To me the Sunfires sound good, within the parameters I described above. I haven't really found them to be afflicted with rubbery, boomy resonances, as some others have complained. Perhaps room and placement are big factors here.

I like Bob Carver as a designer. As you may know, Bob has been controversial in high end circles for decades, beginning with his "Carver Challenge" in early Stereophile pages. I think he has gotten better over time. I regard the Sunfire subwoofers as cool products that are manifestations of at least two novel technological advances (in drivers and in amps), although copycats (or OEMs?) have appeared in recent years. For what it's worth, the Sunfires have received generally (if not unanimously) favorable reviews in the audio press. Good luck.
Typically, many think of Sunfire as a HT sub. Not true in the case of the Architectural series. I own the Architectural and love it. It's fast, great extension, extremely tight, very powerful, and small. It blends beautifully with my Revel M20s. It will be fast enough to keep up with your Maggies. You'll be very happy. happy listening, warren
Why don't you consider the REL line of subs the strata and storm are excellent subs and mate quite well with the maggies.
You should consider the Art of Sound Tycus sub. Very fast, detailed, and it goes low. I went from Dunlavy SC-IVs to Dunlavy SC-Is with the Tycus. Big improvement not only in the bass but mid-bass and mid-range.
WOW !!!! All of you have really given me ALLOT to consider. This may be just as bad as picking out a new car !!! Ok I'm not 100% sold on Sunfire. But I like what I read about Sunfire. I will research REL line and check teh other suggested products too. Dam this is great stuff !!! Want to know what works? Just ask and your answer will be in plain print!!!! Thanks to ALL of you...................