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Post by oxide2k on Feb 20, 2014 14:41:14 GMT -5
Hi
Is XPA-2 a good mach for KEF Q11? Is pair of XPA-100s would work better?
KEFs are 200w max. Would XPA-2 300w be too much?
Specification: Q11
System type: Four-way, floor standing
Enclosure type: Reflex
Dimensions (H x W x D): 1050 x 258 x 366mm (41.3 x 10.1 x 14.4 inches)
Weight: 18.3kg (40.2 lbs)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Amplifier Requirements: 15-200W
Frequency response: 35Hz to 27kHz +/-3.0dB
Sensitivity: 91dB at 1m for 2.83V
Maximum output: 114dB
Finish: Black Ash, Maple or Dark Apple
System: SP3428
Drive units: B169 Bass unit (SP1425), B160 lower midrange unit (SP1501), B160 Uni-Q (SP1485) [NT19 HF unit (SP1487)]
Crossover network: SP2449
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Post by garbulky on Feb 20, 2014 14:54:30 GMT -5
You will be JUST FINE.  Unless you are insane* *cranks pre-amp to maximum keeps it there, redlighting it, audible clipping, 24/7 party all day levels. |
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Post by garbulky on Feb 20, 2014 14:55:42 GMT -5
My friend runs his bookshelf speakers with the XPR-2 which puts out 1000 watts/channel @ 4 ohms. And I will have no hesitation hooking up my speakers (400 watts) to bi amped XPR-1's capable of 2000 watts a channel.
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Post by Boomzilla on Feb 20, 2014 16:22:52 GMT -5
The Gar RULES!
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Post by n9eryeah on Feb 20, 2014 20:34:43 GMT -5
My friend runs his bookshelf speakers with the XPR-2 which puts out 1000 watts/channel @ 4 ohms. And I will have no hesitation hooking up my speakers (400 watts) to bi amped XPR-1's capable of 2000 watts a channel. What type of bookshelves? I find this interesting. |
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Post by garbulky on Feb 20, 2014 20:45:12 GMT -5
You should ask the poster above me  |
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Post by n9eryeah on Feb 20, 2014 21:01:13 GMT -5
Lol. That seams a little intense. I do see he switches gear often and like the idea of always being able to swap out speakers and know you have everything behind it solid is comforting. I'm trying to get that going myself. Just not the XPR level though. |
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Post by novisnick on Feb 20, 2014 21:28:56 GMT -5
Lol. That seams a little intense. I do see he switches gear often and like the idea of always being able to swap out speakers and know you have everything behind it solid is comforting. I'm trying to get that going myself. Just not the XPR level though. Once you go mono R's you never can go back! |
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Post by novisnick on Feb 20, 2014 21:31:57 GMT -5
My friend runs his bookshelf speakers with the XPR-2 which puts out 1000 watts/channel @ 4 ohms. And I will have no hesitation hooking up my speakers (400 watts) to bi amped XPR-1's capable of 2000 watts a channel. XPR-1 s will go to 1750 @ 4 ohms?  Are you using 4 XPR-1s for this set up?? I must have missed something. Nick |
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Post by Lonnie on Feb 20, 2014 21:32:28 GMT -5
To answer the OP, go for it. The amount of power an amplifier produces depends on how much you turn up the volume. You could put a 1meg watt amp on a 100 speaker and run it for ever as long as you didn't turn up the volume to a point where the voice coil of the speaker could no longer dissipate the heat. So the bottom line is, you will be fine and your speakers will let you know if they are in distress. If you hear distortion at higher levels, turn it down. Lonnie |
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Post by novisnick on Feb 20, 2014 21:39:19 GMT -5
To answer the OP, go for it. The amount of power an amplifier produces depends on how much you turn up the volume. You could put a 1meg watt amp on a 100 speaker and run it for ever as long as you didn't turn up the volume to a point where the voice coil of the speaker could no longer dissipate the heat. So the bottom line is, you will be fine and your speakers will let you know if they are in distress. If you hear distortion at higher levels, turn it down. Lonnie You tell em Lonnie, Im running Klipsch 28 with a rating of 150watts with a set of XPR-1 s and there is no distress from the speakers,,,,and boy do they sound sweet. |
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Post by garbulky on Feb 20, 2014 22:46:47 GMT -5
My friend runs his bookshelf speakers with the XPR-2 which puts out 1000 watts/channel @ 4 ohms. And I will have no hesitation hooking up my speakers (400 watts) to bi amped XPR-1's capable of 2000 watts a channel. XPR-1 s will go to 1750 @ 4 ohms? Are you using 4 XPR-1s for this set up?? I must have missed something. Nick No I made a mistake. It was a hypothetical setup and I just assumed the XPR-1's do 2k ohms @ 4 ohms. |
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Post by rpm on Feb 22, 2014 19:16:00 GMT -5
I am running the XPA-2 with Ascend Acoustic Seirra 1 bookshelf's rated at 200w rms. 400 w max and its a great combo!
As Lonnie said the speakers will let you know when enoughs enough.....enjoy!
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Are you using 4 XPR-1s for this set up??
