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Subwoofers for Magnepan 1.7 + Bonus positioning question

I have a Hegel H400 pushing my happy Magnepan 1.7s and am thinking about adding either a single or pair of subwoofers that complement the Maggies. I currently have a 30+ year old Yamaha YST SW-160 that sorta does the trick. I'd love to have a sub that came with a phone app for tweaking the settings. It's always a pain, jumping back and forth from the sub to my listening spot until I get it right.

Positioning question: Would it make sense to stack the 1.7s on top of the subs where they currently are? (Assuming it would be physically possible) Sounds good on paper anyway.

baconboy
soix
11,237 posts
 

What’s your budget, and are you looking for new or used?  No to stacking for many reasons. 

baconboy OP
42 posts
 

I'd prefer new and would like to a spend not much more than a thousand for a pair.

soix
11,237 posts
 

These SVS SB1000 Pro subs are $1140 for a pair, get down to 20Hz., and come with an app so you can fine tune the subs from your listening chair.  They also offer a 45-day, risk-free trial including return shipping and excellent customer support if you need any help.  Best of luck. 

https://www.svsound.com/products/sb-1000-pro-subwoofer

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rocray
1,542 posts
 

I have found SVS to be a great value. Are there better? There is always better. However I don’t think you can find better for the price. The app is awesome.  I have a pair of 3000 Micro in my dedicated listening room,and a pair of SB 2000 pros in my secondary room.  They are so easy to adjust,even I can do it. And that’s saying something! 

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