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what type of subwoofer is good for ribbons

I am looking to buy a new set of speakers I am very interested in some magnepan ribbon speakers but they dont have enough bass i also heard that you need a special subwoofer for these in order for them to sound right what would make a good subwoofer for ribbon speakers
justinroxxx
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If I may infer, the speed, articulation, and seemingly endless senergy that REL subs offer with it's ability to intergrate easily, is a Company that I had to suggest. Just my MHO, others may have suggestion that are noteworthy also.
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pummill
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Martin Logan Depth sub works great with my 3.6 maggies!!
mrtennis
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the problem with panels and cone subs is the dispersion patterns of each driver type is unique.

i think i can hear the discontinuity of a panel and cone sub in all cases in a blindfold test.

i have heard many panels with subs and i have heard two different speakers in each case.

there is another issue. subs have a cabinet. there is a considerable amount of wood which may have a resonant frequency, whereas a panel sub has less wood and its dispersion characteristics are closer to the main speaker.
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