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can I get some opinions - bass on magnepan mg20.1

can another audiogoner give me experienced opinions of the bass on the 20.1's - I just got a new pair and have been breaking them in, but I have no bottom end to speak of. It sounds like the woofers are 5-6db behind (lower output)the midrange and tweeter ribbons. I have tried many room positions and equipment changes no drastic changes result in the bottom end. equipment is a BAT pre;MC501's; and a Marantz SA7S1 CD. Help I'm going nuts - you should not have to try hard to like and listen to your system.

Thanks for your response. Greg.
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peter_s
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I've got 20.1's as well, and I don't find they are lacking for bass. When I listen to music that has bass, it is really there. When I listen to bass shy music, I am offering wondering where is the bass. They are great at presenting whatever is there.

I am also bi-amping, and that made the speakers quite a bit more dynamic and open.

Best, Peter

PS - ultimately, you'll want to get a pair of Mye stands for your Maggies. That will clean up the bass considerably. But it sounds like you are still in break-in mode (I bought mine used and didn't have that problem).
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