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MF M1Clic - Adding Velodyne sub

Hi all,

Hope you are well. I am not an audiophile but an audio enthusiast. Would appreciate your guidance on a query below. To date I have assembled a system based on my ears (listening taste) but going forward need help on the technical side. I was considering adding the the Velodyne digital drive plus 10 inch powered sub to my existing audio set up. Please could you help me on how should i set this up. My current set up is as follows -
-Dynaudio Excite x36 (2 passive tower speakers) (http://dedicatedaudio.com/inc/sdetail/4705/21139),
-Musical Fidelity M1 Clic as preamp and source (http://www.musicalfidelity.com/m1clic/)
-Musical Fidelity M1 Pwr (powered amp in mono mode for driving speakers - bridged speakers) (http://www.musicalfidelity.com/m1pwr/)
-Atlas and wireworld power cables & accessories

As you can see from the above, i am trying to add a sub to a setup that is predominantly set up for stereo system (2.0). The amplifier and the preamp do not have dedicated line outs for a sub. I need to be creative here and get the best of the system. Please could you answer my queries below.
a) Please note i have chosen the sub based on my room dimensions and reviews, if you think i should add a different model please let me know
b) Is the setup optimal given the music equipment; i.e. do i need to add receiver or speaker splitter box
c) The sub has several inputs/outputs, please could you help me assist on the best way to leverage the sub capabilities
----Should i chain sub and speakers
----I was hoping to use RCA splitters at the M1 clic (preamp)
d) Could i add the Wii connect system to get some flexibility
e) Given my speakers what levels should i set up my crossover and volume
f) Any other consideration that I need to understand

Thanks a lot in advance. Please drop some web links to the items / connectors / splitter boxes that I may need to buy off amazon or your vendor references.
ameetsonde
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phasecorrect
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I would have to agree with Marco...the law of diminishing returns is very evident when adding bass to already full range speakers...in my experience the extra cost, time, and end results were counter productive...Dynaudio is a quality product with sufficient bass for most applications...smaller speakers obviously can benefit from a sub...but I always have admired the slim tower design...same footprint as monitors with stands...with much improved bass response...and still very good imaging...
,however...the addition of a sub can be most advantageous if the source material warrants it...ie electronica, organ, reggae,etc
wolf_garcia
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A good sub can charge the air in a room and make your mains seem to be working better even when listening to mandolins. A bass guitar has a low E of about 41hz and an experienced listener with good speakers can easily tell if it's an upright or a Fender...easily...take that, Dr. Toole! Carpet or rugs and all your crap and furniture will work wonders to tame a room and that, speaker placement, and keeping a sub level in control are all you might need for non lumpy sound. If that doesn't work you can nail mattresses to the walls, or give up and buy a Digital Nanny.
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phasecorrect
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Also...lets face it....subs are complicated...they take tweaking/tinkering...and in the hands of the inexperienced...can cause more harm than good...just my .02...
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bo1972
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I like the roomacoustic sytem of Velodyne a lot. I think they are great for surround as well. But in speed and in what I call stealth integration there are better ones. For stereo use timin is a very important matter.
ameetsonde OP
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All,

Thanks for all your input. You are all very kind. Apologies i was away on travel and am looking at all the msgs. Let me start by giving you a basic setup on the listening room and answer Bob's question.

-The room is shaped like a square with a triangle on top. i.e. total of 5 walls with one side open; something like the figure below

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The measurements of the walls are as follows (in feet, H x W)

1. Wall behind the couch (10.4 x 8.6)
2. Wall behind the TV and wodden cabinet (10.4 x 11.0), depth of the wodden cupboard cabinet (2.5)
3. Wall next to the wodden cabinet with large windows (10.4 x 9.0)
4. Wall next with 1 window next to couch wall (10.4 x 9.4)
5. Distance between speakers and couch - (7.10); distance between the speakers (6.7)
6. The open side wall is has space of around 4 ft

For all the help; i owe you guys a round of drinks when you are in Sing next. Please look me up, if are in this part of the world. Thnx

Ameet
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