Polling MagnePan Users - Using a SubWoofer?


Got my 20.7's last year; awesome speakers and almost near perfect in every way...do wish that they had that last little bit of 'thump' in the midbass and bass...

Has anyone tried the big Paradigm sub-woofers, either the Sub 1 or Sub 2 with their 20's or 3.7's? Wondering how successful that pairing turned out to be?
stickman451

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My room is PERFECT... it was custom built and is just right...17.5w x 26L x 9h; 20.7's sit approx 6 ft into the room...

I think a subwoofer can add 'foundation' to the musical presentation and imparts a feeling or sensation of power (thump) to the sound, it can also open-up the sound stage, make it wider and deeper.... the trick is finding a sub woofer that is actually fast enough to keep up with the Magnepans and one that will integrate so that it doesn't impede on the Maggies mid-range transparency...

Wondering if anyone has actually used a Pardigm with their 20.7's or 3.7's?
Mofimadess, if you ever try the Magnepan woofer panels please let me know.... I discussed that option with Wendell but he was very evasive and non-committal on what impact they might have... I guess it is hard for a manufacturer to admit that their flagship speaker might actually be improved by adding a subwoofer or woofer panel, not sure...
Teajay, thanks, I will read that. I have considered the Mye Stands but right now I actually have a second pair of speakers in my room and it is so convenient to be able to just slide the 20.7's to the side when I switch over to my KHorns.... the new oval bases on the 20's make it much easier to slide the Maggies around...