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In Reply to: MMG vs. 1.4 posted by MaggieDriver on April 7, 2007 at 20:20:09:
Here is a link to the SVS sub I am using;http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-cyl-plpow2.cfm
It is probably overkill in terms of the SPL it can generate, but its sonic quality is outstanding and compliments the "Magnepan sound" quite nicely. When there's something to be heard in the music below the MMG's range (to well under 20hz), it's rendered beautifully without being overpowering. With most tracks of music - and the vast majority of music that I believe most Magnepan users listen to - the MMG/SVS presentation is absolutely seamless. Yet when the music contains powerful low notes, such as a pipe organ, there's no doubt with an experienced Magnepan user that there's another speaker in the midst. After 17 years of enjoying Magnepans, the MMG/SVS combo has taken the listening experience to a whole new level!
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I also use SVS subs (stereo) and was wondering where you keep them, slope rate, X/O freq use use..............just for a comparison.......Thanx
Since I am sending full signal from my stereo pre-amp outputs, I'm using the crossover on the sub. The MMGs ae currently being fed full signal.For the 1.4s, I found a dial setting of 45 hz sounded about right. For the MMGs, I have it set at 70 hz. Once I install the MaggieMate high pass filters I will no doubt have to re-adjust. I use a Radio Shack db meter and the Sheffield/Autosound 2000 Test Disc (pink noise tracks 47 through 50) to fine tune crossover and amp sensitivity settings, with the goal of achieving as flat bass response as possible. I then make the final tweaks by ear to my liking.
I'm using the stock 20 hz tune on the sub, though I plan on experimenting with the 16 hz tune (one port plug and subsonic filter set at 16 hz).
Thanx for the feedback MaggieMan I am curently goin nuts with freq adj. now that I found the right placement for my room (loudest bass spot)I need to play more..............thanx
Sorry for using the wrong name.....................
LOL, no sweat!
Since I am sending full signal from my stereo pre-amp outputs, I'm using the crossover on the sub.For the 1.4s, I found a dial setting of 45 hz sounded about right. For the MMGs, I have it set at 70 hz. Once I install the MaggieMate high pass filters I will no doubt have to re-adjust. I use a Radio Shack db meter and the Sheffield/Autosound 2000 Test Disc (pink noise tracks 47 through 50) to fine tune crossover and amp sensitivity settings, with the goal of achieving as flat bass response as possible. I then make the final tweaks by ear to my liking.
I'm using the stock 20 hz tune on the sub, though I plan on experimenting with the 16 hz tune (one port plug and subsonic filter set at 16 hz).
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