What amp are you using on your Maggies? With enough current, you may not really need a sub?
Lately, I've been trying different amp combinations with my 1.6's. I've removed the factory crossover, and I actively bi-amp, plus I have Mye stands which also really firm up the bass.
With high power on the Maggie bass panels, I don't feel the need for a sub at all. The last couple of weeks, I've been using Innersound ESL amps on the bass panels, delivering about 600wpc to each speaker driver (just to the bass panels) while using tube amps on the tweeter/mid drivers.
Other times I've been using two pairs of tube amps delivering about 120wpc on each side. With the tube amps, I really prefer the foundation provided by a sub. I've been using the Vandersteen 2Wq, altho I wouldn't recommend it as a perfect match. I think you're on the right track with the ML subs.
The best ML sub I've heard is the Descent, which my best friend uses with his Maggie 3.6's. It's pretty awesome. I've also heard the Abyss, but not the Dynamo, so I can't help you much there. But the Descent is clearly superior IMHO to the Abyss. And I've seen them available on the 'Gon pretty reasonably priced.
Anyway, my point is that with enough power, you might change your point of view about the need for a sub, especially if you have a nice rigid stand for your Maggies.
HTH!
Lately, I've been trying different amp combinations with my 1.6's. I've removed the factory crossover, and I actively bi-amp, plus I have Mye stands which also really firm up the bass.
With high power on the Maggie bass panels, I don't feel the need for a sub at all. The last couple of weeks, I've been using Innersound ESL amps on the bass panels, delivering about 600wpc to each speaker driver (just to the bass panels) while using tube amps on the tweeter/mid drivers.
Other times I've been using two pairs of tube amps delivering about 120wpc on each side. With the tube amps, I really prefer the foundation provided by a sub. I've been using the Vandersteen 2Wq, altho I wouldn't recommend it as a perfect match. I think you're on the right track with the ML subs.
The best ML sub I've heard is the Descent, which my best friend uses with his Maggie 3.6's. It's pretty awesome. I've also heard the Abyss, but not the Dynamo, so I can't help you much there. But the Descent is clearly superior IMHO to the Abyss. And I've seen them available on the 'Gon pretty reasonably priced.
Anyway, my point is that with enough power, you might change your point of view about the need for a sub, especially if you have a nice rigid stand for your Maggies.
HTH!