Surround controller advice - SPL SMC 2489 or Blue Sky Bass Management Contr

Im needing a sourround controller for my 5.1 setup.
I have a Blue Sky System One 2.1 (2 sattelites and a subwoofer), 2 Mackie HR 826 and a Prodipe Pro 8. I know it is not optimal with different speakers, but i will upgrade to the same speakers when possible.
Im concidering a SLP SMC 2489 or Blue Sky Bass Management Controller Mk 2.
I know that the blue sky have the bas management option which the SPL dont have, but how importent is this for mixing in 5.1 ? Or can someone recommend another/better surround controller ?
nice regards
Henning Flintholm

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