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Post by flatpicker on Nov 10, 2014 13:19:26 GMT -5
I just had a session, comparing my XPA-2 to my 2 XPA-1's, and the XPA-1's give me a significant and immediate boost in "music appreciation". Here's my question: would I find the same level of "escalation" if I compared a couple of XPR-1's to my XPA-1's? With the current promotion that includes the XPR-1's, it does give me pause to consider.
This is all within the context of "normal" listening levels in a 24' x 16' space. Thanks for any revelations!
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Post by moko on Nov 10, 2014 14:00:29 GMT -5
the xpa-1 is actually a paralled xpa-2 with bias setting switch (class A/AB) and better coupling capasitors. they both use same type and number of output devices per amp. so it's understandable.
xpr-1 which has more price tag should have even better components but will it boost "music appreciation" is highly dependant on system matching. so while it's on a sale why not give it a try ? ofcourse, if you don't mind with shipping back cost when you don't like them.
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Post by garbulky on Nov 10, 2014 14:23:02 GMT -5
I've heard an XPR-2. It's a good amp no doubt. But if you already have XPA-1's, I wouldn't bother switching. The differences between two XPA-1 L's and an XPR-2 were minor imo - main difference being that the XPR-2's were slightly laid back in a nice way and had a 3d feel to the sound.
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Post by novisnick on Nov 10, 2014 14:28:31 GMT -5
I just had a session, comparing my XPA-2 to my 2 XPA-1's, and the XPA-1's give me a significant and immediate boost in "music appreciation". Here's my question: would I find the same level of "escalation" if I compared a couple of XPR-1's to my XPA-1's? With the current promotion that includes the XPR-1's, it does give me pause to consider. This is all within the context of "normal" listening levels in a 24' x 16' space. Thanks for any revelations! I have no doubt about the " Power of the Dark Side " , I mean the power, agility, and quickness of the XPR-1s. total controll of any speaker, Dominate the room with these amps!! Never run out of power or authority over any speaker or room!! 8). All that a great looks too!!! |
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Post by ceptorman on Mar 27, 2015 16:06:12 GMT -5
I have no doubt about the " Power of the Dark Side " , I mean the power, agility, and quickness of the XPR-1s. total controll of any speaker, Dominate the room with these amps!! Never run out of power or authority over any speaker or room!! 8). All that a great looks too!!! I like this comment….kind of makes me want to come to the dark side! |
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Post by novisnick on Mar 27, 2015 16:31:25 GMT -5
I have no doubt about the " Power of the Dark Side " , I mean the power, agility, and quickness of the XPR-1s. total controll of any speaker, Dominate the room with these amps!! Never run out of power or authority over any speaker or room!! 8). All that a great looks too!!! I like this comment….kind of makes me want to come to the dark side!  |
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Post by frogman122 on Aug 29, 2015 10:32:36 GMT -5
Hahahaha nick = official emotiva forum car salesman. You have a good gig going for you nick.
I am contemplating xpr-1's, still not sure yet. Never hurts to give a listen.
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Post by frogman122 on Aug 29, 2015 10:38:21 GMT -5
How do you like xpr with your studio 100's? Good speaker!
If not for the energy rc-70's, those were on my list, still are actually!
Studios and rc70 are a fairly close speaker. Both go way beyond their price point in terms of sound, accuracy with good power.
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Post by novisnick on Aug 29, 2015 11:45:20 GMT -5
The XPR-1s and the Studios are a match made in heaven!! IMHO
Of course, the R series will/does bring out the best/worst in a speaker system.
Good speakers sound great and poor speakers sound,,,,,,,,,,poor!
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Post by frogman122 on Aug 29, 2015 12:03:48 GMT -5
The XPR-1s and the Studios are a match made in heaven!! IMHO Of course, the R series will/does bring out the best/worst in a speaker system. Good speakers sound great and poor speakers sound,,,,,,,,,,poor! Revealing for sure. Mine as well. Rc70. Sunfire signature 600 has better midrange, xpa's better low freq, better low volume sound than sunfire. Sanders bests both. I love high powered amps (affordable ones) Emotiva have a trade policy? Trade in my xpa for xpr? |
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Post by frogman122 on Aug 29, 2015 12:41:11 GMT -5
This is with the energy speaks.
BIC is different, cerwin vega is different yet.
Mtx is no synergy at all, bad speaker period!
Someday get my dynaudio c4 pair. Or equilavent.
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Post by novisnick on Aug 29, 2015 12:41:28 GMT -5
The XPR-1s and the Studios are a match made in heaven!! IMHO Of course, the R series will/does bring out the best/worst in a speaker system. Good speakers sound great and poor speakers sound,,,,,,,,,,poor! Revealing for sure. Mine as well. Rc70. Sunfire signature 600 has better midrange, xpa's better low freq, better low volume sound than sunfire. Sanders bests both. I love high powered amps (affordable ones) Emotiva have a trade policy? Trade in my xpa for xpr? If you are the original purchaser of your Emotiva gear, they do have a trade in policy. They haven't posted a price list lately so I would call to find the value of your XPA-1s. |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 29, 2015 12:57:54 GMT -5
If you are the original purchaser of your Emotiva gear, they do have a trade in policy. They haven't posted a price list lately so I would call to find the value of your XPA-1s. I believe that was part of eClub and may have gone away. |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 29, 2015 13:05:02 GMT -5
If you are the original purchaser of your Emotiva gear, they do have a trade in policy. They haven't posted a price list lately so I would call to find the value of your XPA-1s. I believe that was part of eClub and may have gone away. Maybe,,,,,,,,,,,maybe not.  |
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Post by deltadube on Aug 29, 2015 18:13:52 GMT -5
How do you like xpr with your studio 100's? Good speaker! If not for the energy rc-70's, those were on my list, still are actually! Studios and rc70 are a fairly close speaker. Both go way beyond their price point in terms of sound, accuracy with good power. hey imho there is no comparison .. studio 100s blow the rc 70s away .. period.. ive had both.. my xpa 1s sound pretty good with the xsp 1 and 100s.. u need the xsp 1 too to go with the xpa1s or xpr 1s cheers |
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Post by frogman122 on Sept 11, 2015 10:19:57 GMT -5
How do you like xpr with your studio 100's? Good speaker! If not for the energy rc-70's, those were on my list, still are actually! Studios and rc70 are a fairly close speaker. Both go way beyond their price point in terms of sound, accuracy with good power. hey imho there is no comparison .. studio 100s blow the rc 70s away .. period.. ive had both.. my xpa 1s sound pretty good with the xsp 1 and 100s.. u need the xsp 1 too to go with the xpa1s or xpr 1s cheers I auditioned the 100's i preferred the energy sound a little more. Less bright for me. I honestly can not take high freq very well. My head hurts, i feel queesy,, nervous, must leave the area. For me the energy speakers are the best, as the dynaudio c4's for now are out of reach. The tinny, tin can highs on the 100's although not mega bright, did give me a teeth grinding effect i cant explain. Energy's had none at all. But some recordings are worse than others. I also have the treble knob turned back 1 spot on my preamp, even with the energy's. |
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Post by frogman122 on Sept 11, 2015 10:26:25 GMT -5
Dont get me wrong, i loved the 100's just the energy's were " just right " like the porridge from the 3 bears.
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