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Moving from the Magnepan 3.6 to the 20.1

I've been enjoying my Magnepan 3.6's immensely since I picked up a used pair about six months ago. This has got me wondering just how good the 20.1's could really be. My room is probably large enough for the 20.1's; it's 17.5w x 26L x 9h.

Unfortunately my local dealer doesn't stock the 20'1's so I don't have easy access to a pair for serious auditioning.

Have you made this move? How much 'better' are the 20.1's than the 3.6's? Were they better? What stood-out between the two?
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martykl
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Another option is adding a subwoofer. I know that some here will not be receptive to this idea, but I've had more than a little success with my Maggie+subwoofer set-up (at least for my taste).

I used to own 3.5s and currently own the little MMG, which I sometimes use with 2 Rythmik subs and a Velodyne SMS-1 controller (which optimizes sub/main integration and room corrects the bass response from the subs). I also use an NHT active x-over to roll off the bass on the MMGs (the SMS is NOT in the main signal path). Overall I prefer the current SMG + subs to my old 3.5s and suspect that 3.6s with DRC subs might make a formidable combo.

Just one more option to consider.

Marty
martykl
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Zoltm, (sorry if wandering OT here)

Velodyne web site for the DD series subs or SMS-1 sub controller

SVS web site for their DRC sub controller

JL web site for the (more limited) DRC feature in their subs

I'm sure that there are more - but you can start there. Also search these threads for "DRC subwoofer" - I've participated in more than a few discussions of this subject.

Good Luck

Marty
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