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Bi-amping Polk 50 monitors with Onkyo receiver
Definitely not an expensive or time consuming trial.  Worst case is no difference whatsoever. Best outcome - marginal to better performance upgrade.   
Maggies and subwoofer integration
Sounds good Johnto. Kind of similar to my approach and the experiment I'll be undertaking. 50-60HZ and low volume to begin with. Take it from there. I'm definitely not a bass-head and want this room to be the classic, acoustic, Jazz room vs my oth... 
Maggies and subwoofer integration
That's the route I'll be taking anyway if at all after experiments. No crossovers or added/replaced components at the moment. To begin with, these maggies might be gone soon as the right one is not great,and refurbishment is as expensive as new on... 
Maggies and subwoofer integration
I don't have the option to set slopes with my system. No external crossover or DSP. I'll be just adding the subwoofer via the Schiit Saga+ extra output, and try to integrate as best as possible with the maggies. Possibly bass traps if needed or so... 
Maggies and subwoofer integration
Thanks guys. Definitely a subwoofer adds and enhances the soundstsge. I'll probably set it to 50-60HZ and low gain as possible. Don't want it bloated and boomy. Plus 11x13 room in an apartment.   
Maggies and subwoofer integration
My Velodyne is the VLF-810.  
Maggies and subwoofer integration
Thanks for your replies, but I'm still curious about the benefit of adding a sub if it's just augmenting the full range, and not taking over bass duties entirely off the maggies.