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Post by rambilt on Aug 23, 2011 19:25:05 GMT -5
Hello, I thought I stop by here and and say hi to everyone. Hello everyone!!!
I am currently shopping around to upgrade my home theater. I currently own the Outlaw 950 processor and the Outlaw 755 amp. My front speakers is a pair of Onyx Reference 3, my center is Onyx Reference 100, my rears are RTi55 Polks. There's nothing wrong with my equipment I just want to upgrade to the new sound format Blu-ray has to offer. I ordered a Marantz SR5005 to replace my Outlaw 950 and I was going to use the Marantz internal amp to power the back surround or front height but I stumbled onto this Emotiva Website and was stunned with the prices of the equipment, specially the amplifiers!!! Wow!!!
I love to listen to music in stereo a lot and when the wife is working I watched my action movies with the theater setup and hopefully with the TrueHD when my Marantz arrives.
So, in addition to my current setup, which Emotiva amp is more suitable, XPA-2 or UPA-1? I will also need a a pair of surround speakers to make my setup 7.1...
Any suggestions you guys can provide is greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much,
rick
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Post by NorthStar on Aug 23, 2011 20:25:15 GMT -5
Hi Rick and Welcome to the Lounge!  Both amps are fantastic amps; the XPA-2 is more powerful in real WATTS, and the UPA-1 is magic in Imaging and Separation. And Emotiva has some fantastic speakers on sale right now to use as great surrounds. Go ahead, and order the amp that suits more your listening habit, and get those Emo surround speakers. You got nothing to lose (30 days money back warranty), and everything to gain! Bob |
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Post by rambilt on Aug 23, 2011 20:39:40 GMT -5
Thanks Bob, for the welcome... I did look at the speakers and may try the ERM 6.2. Still just looking arond though.
rick
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Post by pitbullmike on Aug 23, 2011 20:51:06 GMT -5
Welcome Rick where you from?? Im here in New Braunfels There is a fellow by the name of Ed selling a pair of 6.2 in Seguin for real cheap |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2011 20:59:06 GMT -5
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Post by cgolf on Aug 23, 2011 21:37:03 GMT -5
Welcome rambilt. I'm in Houston, well actually Cypress but most people don't know where that is!! ;D
You won't tell much difference if any between the UPA-1 and the XPA-2 unless you really crank it up loud!!!!
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Post by copperband on Aug 23, 2011 21:58:51 GMT -5
Welcome from TX! I am in Katy.
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Post by rambilt on Aug 24, 2011 4:53:45 GMT -5
This is awesome!!! I can't believe Emotiva is very popular in Texas!!! Then it must be a really good product that gives you more bang with your buck!!! Thank you all, with the warm welcome!!
rick
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Post by geebo on Aug 24, 2011 8:35:03 GMT -5
I used to live just outside Houston in Alief. I do not miss the traffic down there!
Welcome to the Lounge!
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Post by mrbstock on Aug 24, 2011 12:25:45 GMT -5
Absolutely, rambilt. I'm from DFW. Many EMO fans here in the metroplex.
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Post by hemster on Aug 24, 2011 12:50:17 GMT -5
rambilt, welcome to our humble abode!
I've never lived in Texas but have driven cross the state! My goodness, it's larger than some most countries in Europe! ;D
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Post by copperband on Aug 24, 2011 13:28:47 GMT -5
There was a gathering at San Antonio recently for the TX forum members. I think they would like to do it again sometime in the future
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Post by rob1996 on Aug 24, 2011 14:13:29 GMT -5
Welcome Friend. If only Calif. could be more like Taxes, we would have jobs again!
That Marantz will make a great processor, lined out to an Emo amp; you will have a great sounding system for super cheap!
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Post by Mischief on Aug 24, 2011 15:18:57 GMT -5
Welcome Friend. If only Calif. could be more like Taxes, we would have jobs again! That Marantz will make a great processor, lined out to an Emo amp; you will have a great sounding system for super cheap! Austin Here...We have jobs because we poached them from California (and other states) with the promise of people willing to work for minimum wage. |
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Post by haptik on Jul 16, 2020 9:43:41 GMT -5
Fellow Austinite here. Too bad we're in a pandemic or else I'd suggest a meetup!
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Post by Boomzilla on Jul 16, 2020 9:57:17 GMT -5
Hi rambilt - First, welcome to the Lounge! Happy to have you & don't be a stranger. Second, you might consider some Emotiva PA-1 amps - FANTASTIC sound (especially for the $$$). As has been said repeatedly - the only speakers that matter for stereo are the front left & right. For movies, the only speakers that matter are the center and the sub (everything else is just effects). Happy shopping! Boomzilla (moniker not indicative of listening preferences) |
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Post by pedrocols on Jul 16, 2020 10:03:42 GMT -5
You guys realized this thread is 9 years old right?
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Post by rbk123 on Jul 16, 2020 10:32:21 GMT -5
Yeow. Might be a new record in thread resurrection here. It's so old it has actual Hemster posts!
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Post by 405x5 on Jul 16, 2020 12:47:18 GMT -5
A “Newbie” resurrected it (happens).
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