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Subs with Maggies???????

I know that many folks think subs only belong in HT but some 3.6 ownmers use them.Maggie told me there not needed unles your pedal Organ freak but if you do go only up to 8".I know they would have to be fast so multi driver sub like Vandersteen on cheap end,REL which is speedy and not "boom in roiom box" or Martin Logan Depth with three 8" 'ers would be choices I can think off for friends 3.6's.Saw a guy on ebay selling box which he claims really helps when using.Not sure if x-over or filter.Ned to look at add again unless he a fly by nighter.If one wants to use them one in Bryston/3.6 set up does one need to shell out for Bryston 10B Sub or just go line in or speaker pass through?If he added another 4BST lateral that would settle need for 10B as those little Maggie x-over (not even made any more) he has form last amp set up is crap.
Thanks
Chazz
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martykl
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There are a few threads on this topic - you might search for them. Short answer(s):

1) the right subs will go deeper than 3.6s, may not matter much for music.

2) even if the bass from doesn't go deeper, it will sound different than the same frequencies from the 3.6s. Good thing or bad thing? YMMV.

3) the right sub/x-over can be successfully mated to Maggies, it may not be easy.

4) Don't get hung up on small drivers in the subs. IMHO they have little to do with getting a seamless "hand-off'.

5) Think about a room corrected sub. Bass is most affected by the room, RC/PEq will allow you to "fix" it without impacting the main signal path (other than a low-cut filter for the 3.6s).

Good Luck

Marty
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