In Reply to: Current Maggies run full range compared to high pass and subs. posted by ColinB on December 28, 2020 at 17:23:48:
IMO the current 3.7 or 3.7i do not go much below 40 Hz. and do need a sub.The older 3 series go to 30 Hz in most rooms and I do not use them with subs.
At low frequencies the 6 footers radiate a sound stage that is 6 feet tall and when used with a short sub the transition in sound stage height at low frequencies shifts to a shorter soundstage.
I hate that soundstage effect and do not recommend subs with the older 6 foot Magnepans.
YMMV
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