blending Magnepan MMG with SVS subwoofer


Hi everyone,I have been trying to use Magnepan MMG's with a SVS SB-1000 sub & I am having a hard time trying to get them to blend seamlessly,it seems I am having to adjust sub volume for everything I play,mostly rock & some jazz.Not really sure where to set crossover & phase control either,the manuals are not much help.My system is in a office about 13x16 & I am using a Anthem int. amp with plenty of power,the preamp outs are connected to the subs inputs,i use this system for mostly cds with a Oppo SE-83 player & Tascam BR-20 reel to reel recorder.I guess my question is where to start with the controls,the sub is about half way down side wall,the only place I can really put it.Any input would be great,thanks.
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Showing 1 response by bgoeller

I'd start by measuring the response curve of the MMGs in your room. You can get fancy tools for this or use a free app like Octave RTA on a tablet, put the tablet in your listening position and run a frequency sweep to see where the MMGs start to fall off. 

Then set the low pass on the sub to match and dial it in from there by ear. 

Why do you have the sub on the side wall? Even if you achieve flat frequency integration the wave front is going to be seriously out of sync, and you may have nodes in the room that you can't solve through adjusting the power and frequency of the amp.

I would center the sub between the left and right channels to start. Room nuances will dictate final positioning. 

I have the 1.7s and went from one sealed sub to two ported subs and finally am now using two open baffle subs (home brew). Having a dipole that couples to the room similarly to the panel was a revelation. Also, for me, trading excursion for surface area was the largest step forward in musicality of the lowest registers. 

I don't know how much of an analog the 1.7s are to the MMG, but my subs are crossed fairly low, 88hz.