Speaker Asylum: Re: Magnepan Magneplanar MG12 Speakers by Jeff B General speaker questions for audio and home theater.

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Posted by Jeff B on January 6, 2000 at 07:12:00

In Reply to: Re: Magnepan Magneplanar MG12 Speakers posted by Hugh M. McElroy on January 6, 2000 at 07:04:58:

First of all, Hugh, subwoofers are NOT really necessary. I own a pair of the smaller ones and the balance, overall, is just fine. The bass is not necessarily powerful, but it IS incredibly musical and tight. The larger the panels (as in the 1.6) the deeper the bass will go, but I wouldn't worry about it. Plus, you threaten the quickness of the lower bass reproduction by bringing in a traditional bass driver. If you get a VERY high quality subwoofer with a relatively short throw (go for a 10" rather than 12", for example), you can get away with it.

As far as the 1.6s being too big for your room, it's more a matter of aesthetics. I have the same sized room. Sonically, they'll be fine. They will be even more dominating in the room. Suggestion, go for the white fabric, not the black. The white blends in more with the walls. The black looks like something out of "2001: A Space Odyssey."

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