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Post by boomerps2 on Aug 21, 2015 10:33:22 GMT -5
Here is my current setup:
Paradigm studio 100's Towers
Paradigm studio CC570 Center
Paradigm studio ADP-470's Side Rear
Klipsch Reference Rear
X2 Powered Epik Conquest 18" subs
Currently using UPA-5 to power four surrounds and center channel
XPA-2 to power two front towers
I have an opportunity to pick up a pair of XPA-100's for a little over $400. Could maybe use one each on the towers or somewhere else?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Post by novisnick on Aug 21, 2015 10:42:34 GMT -5
Here is my current setup: Paradigm studio 100's Towers Paradigm studio CC570 Center Paradigm studio ADP-470's Side Rear Klipsch Reference Rear X2 Powered Epik Conquest 18" subs Currently using UPA-5 to power four surrounds and center channel XPA-2 to power two front towers I have an opportunity to pick up a pair of XPA-100's for a little over $400. Could maybe use one each on the towers or somewhere else? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks I know the towers well, it's a deal! I'd get them for that price. Personally, anytime you can go MONOBLOCKs I'd do it. I haven't ever heard the XPA-2 but am a firm believer in a dedicated amp per speaker when it comes to two channel music! HT, maybe not as much. Just my two cent!! Positions are available in the SMS!! |
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Post by boomerps2 on Aug 21, 2015 10:45:03 GMT -5
What are your thoughts on using the two monoblocks (bi-amping)on my center channel?
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Post by garbulky on Aug 21, 2015 11:06:50 GMT -5
I would pass on those specific monoblocks. Go bigger. The XPA-100 is the equivalent of a UPA-1. I doubt you'll have a large improvement.
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Post by boomerps2 on Aug 21, 2015 11:08:45 GMT -5
I would pass on those specific monoblocks. Go bigger. The XPA-100 is the equivalent of a UPA-1. I doubt you'll have a large improvement. Even with two hooked up to the center channel? |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 21, 2015 11:57:15 GMT -5
I would pass on those specific monoblocks. Go bigger. The XPA-100 is the equivalent of a UPA-1. I doubt you'll have a large improvement. My thinking as well, but I was afraid of persecution for drumming up membership to the SMS!,,,,,,he,,,,,,,he,,,,,,he,,,,,,,,, Bigger is better IMHO |
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Post by garbulky on Aug 21, 2015 12:01:59 GMT -5
Oh I don't know about the center. I have no feedback to give you there. Sorry
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Post by vneal on Aug 21, 2015 12:04:37 GMT -5
I think mono blocks would always sound better for the two main speakers.
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Post by frenchyfranky on Aug 21, 2015 12:18:10 GMT -5
Don't forget that your actual XPA-2 is pretty hard to beat and the channel separation is very good, personally I don't think you'll find an improvement. I think your actual setup is pretty equilibrated, but if you dreaming about mono block nothing is better than realize your fantasy.  |
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Post by creimes on Aug 21, 2015 16:02:42 GMT -5
Thats a great price but the xpa-2 is fine for your fronts, you could buy them and use one for your center but i wouldnt bother using two of them and just sell the other one or just buy one if possible.
Chad
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Post by boomerps2 on Aug 21, 2015 18:21:53 GMT -5
So what about buying the two for Bi-Amping the Center channel? Wonder if that would be an improvement over having the center channel on the UPA-5 ?
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Post by garbulky on Aug 21, 2015 19:12:09 GMT -5
Uh, if I was getting something for your center channel, try out a used XPA-1 L single. The sound signature is closer to the XPA-2's you hve.
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Post by boomerps2 on Aug 21, 2015 21:05:39 GMT -5
I'm only referencing the XPA-100's because of being able to buy both for the price of one
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Post by boomerps2 on Aug 24, 2015 0:00:31 GMT -5
Attachment DeletedWell I couldn't resist. Here they are. $600 for three, never used. In the process of adding four ceiling speakers for Atmos and DTS X so these will come in handy.
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Post by creimes on Aug 24, 2015 0:18:52 GMT -5
View AttachmentWell I couldn't resist. Here they are. $600 for three, never used. In the process of adding four ceiling speakers for Atmos and DTS X so these will come in handy. A triple stack of mono's is a thing of beauty, enjoy  My 1L stack I used to own   |
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Post by Gary Cook on Aug 24, 2015 1:32:01 GMT -5
A wise man once told me to never pass up an opportunity to have a pair of monoblocks, every system deserves them. Good choice on the XPA-100's, very underrated in the Emotiva range.
Cheers
Gary
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Post by selkec on Sept 5, 2015 9:24:42 GMT -5
For that price get them!!! But you won't hear any difference
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Post by flamethrower1 on Sept 12, 2015 18:22:14 GMT -5
View AttachmentWell I couldn't resist. Here they are. $600 for three, never used. In the process of adding four ceiling speakers for Atmos and DTS X so these will come in handy. A triple stack of mono's is a thing of beauty, enjoy My 1L stack I used to own Just interested in your thoughts on the XPA100's vs the XPA2, just purchased a couple and was thinking of doing the same thing |
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Post by creimes on Sept 12, 2015 20:09:35 GMT -5
A triple stack of mono's is a thing of beauty, enjoy My 1L stack I used to own Just interested in your thoughts on the XPA100's vs the XPA2, just purchased a couple and was thinking of doing the same thing Any of my XPA amps have been to close to tell much difference, the 1L's did have something different treble wise but it was very minimal in my setup and hard to explain, my XPA-2 and XPA-5 sound identical as well |
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