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Old 10-20-2017, 11:56 PM
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Yes, a great sub that is dialed in is not just about the bass! I used to use a Bryston 10B SUB crossover (not sure if they still make it? )with my two subs, SF monitors and JL subs. I was running the McIntosh MC501s back then. I believe I settled on somewhere around 80Hz and it was an active crossover and a serious tool for the job. To say that the midrange got better would be an understatement. Once you relieve your monitor speakers of doing the low and dirty work, those woofers are free to sing like they've never sung before..

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