Subwoofer options for Magnepan with crossover betwen pre and amp?


I'd like to offload the bass below 50hz to a subwoofer through a crossover placed between pre amp and amp; believe this will (a) help with stabilizing the Prima Luna amp by eliminating low bass clipping (b) remedy the lack of weight in the low bass with Magnepan 1.7's. Has anyone found a combination they liked for around $2k? I've seen Vandersteen 2WQ's mentioned, I suppose separate amp/crossover TBD with Magnepan DWM panels are another path. My main concern is a clean merge of the subwoofer with the SQ of the Magnepans
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Showing 1 response by ctsooner

I personally love Maggies in the larger panels, but dynamic bass is something that most folks are used to and want.  Physics can only do so much for a Maggie playing by itself.  

Lot's of folks use subs with them and each time I've heard a sub mated, it wasn't my favorite thing as I heard the difference.  The best I've heard so far has been the Vandy sub's.  I haven't heard the new one, but was told by friend who own a pair or two that they are even easier to integrate due to the bass eq.  Having had Treo's and now Quatro's in my own room, I can attest to the EQ for sure.  If I had.a Maggie panel, I'd probably try two pair as that's the best bass set up for any room.  The set up would be worth taking the time to do I'm sure.  

Let us know what you do.  many options for sure.