From Dumbeat (addressing bi-amping):
On their own the panels start to roll off around 50 Hz and are MIA by 40 Hz, or they were until I added a pair of subwoofers. In my situation I got a pair of small, fast subs whose transient response blends with the panels and increases the bass extension to a totally functional 36 Hz. This makes string bass and bass guitar credible and also achieves the fundamental frequency of a 22"-24" dia. bass drum.
Blending is relatively easy because it has continuous 0-180 deg. phase controls, volume controls, and also continuous crossover frequencies.
If I wanted to go all out, I would get a pair of JL Audio E110 subs, which would increase bass extension for more instruments and overall dynamics for large orchestral and big band recordings.
...These Merlins are total magic in certain respects that im afraid to lose at this point. To remedy what i consider their weak point(Low Mid and bass fullness) would be ideal for me, so maybe bi amping would do it,I also have a pair of speakers that are famous for "total magic in certain aspects" with a weak point in "Low Mid and bass fullness" They are Magneplanar 1.7 panel speakers. Their "total magic" is reproduction of acoustic instruments and voices that is spooky real. They create the illusion of a full-size concert grand piano like I’ve (otherwise) never heard in my house in the 46 years I’ve pursued this hobby. Piano sounds so real it often elicits an involuntary response of turning my headd quickly to see where the piano is.
On their own the panels start to roll off around 50 Hz and are MIA by 40 Hz, or they were until I added a pair of subwoofers. In my situation I got a pair of small, fast subs whose transient response blends with the panels and increases the bass extension to a totally functional 36 Hz. This makes string bass and bass guitar credible and also achieves the fundamental frequency of a 22"-24" dia. bass drum.
Blending is relatively easy because it has continuous 0-180 deg. phase controls, volume controls, and also continuous crossover frequencies.
If I wanted to go all out, I would get a pair of JL Audio E110 subs, which would increase bass extension for more instruments and overall dynamics for large orchestral and big band recordings.