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Got M&K MX-150 THX for Maggies... feelings?

I picked up an M&K MX-150 THX MkII for half price, feeling that it was a reasonably good deal for a 12" sealed sub to pair with my Magnepan surround sound system.

In the past it seems as though people have been impressed with the upper range of the MX-150 and that should come in handy when reaching up to the 80Hz crossover of my surrounds and center, although my mains, 1.6QRs go a bit deeper (50Hz or so).

My question is if anyone has any tips for blending this little guy into the system. I'm expecting to be blown away because my current subwoofer was a brick & mortar super sale special Infinity PS-10 that sounds a lot like my Fender Deluxe guitar amp when it is getting some seriously heinous feedback. Tips and tricks are welcome. Anyone feel that picking up a second would be a worthwhile purchase?

Thanks everyone for your help! By the way, I bought this over an Onix UFW-10 and an REL Strata III so if you think I'm a complete moron, be gentle.

-Steve
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skablaw OP
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That article and M&K's test tones look to be a fantastic resource, Bob. Thank you so much for the response!

-Steve

P.S. One quick question... could placing the sub behind my left 1.6QR cause conflict with the sound radiating from the rear of the panel? There is a good amount of breathing room back there (more than 3'), but I'm not sure what the end result of that interaction would be.
skablaw OP
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Gentlemen,

I'm afraid that I'm becoming confused with the responses to my own question and now find myself even more puzzled than when I started. Considering that I have a great deal of knowledge to assimilate before I can take such technical observations into account, would I be folly to use my pre/pro's bass management to set a crossover at the -3db frequency of my Maggies and slowly turn up the M&K until I can match SPL at the point of crossover? Is this approach too pedestrian for the Magnepans?

I notice an MX-150 Mk II for sale here in the classifieds... I'm beginning to think about picking up a second! Would my money be better spent on the addition of an SMS-1 or some other EQ to smooth out what is an admittedly atrocious room than on a second sub at a good price? I hate the concept of limited resources with limitless wants... thank you, microeconomics, for my crippling indecision!
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