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Post by alto on Feb 2, 2016 23:44:42 GMT -5
Become a member of the secret monoblock society HEREThanks for the link but I can't spend that much. |
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Post by alto on Feb 3, 2016 21:24:39 GMT -5
It seems like some think RF-7s sound best with lots of power, others say tubes are the best way to power them and a few think they just don't sound good when played loudly.
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Post by novisnick on Feb 3, 2016 21:35:51 GMT -5
I'm not familiar with the RF-7II s but when I had a set of 28s in hey loved more power, more like he better. I have also heard that those sp Akers to require a large room to breathe. Love to hear them in my large space win the XPR-1s!!!!  ? |
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Post by brutiarti on Feb 3, 2016 22:48:54 GMT -5
If budget allows Xpr-1's if not xpr-2
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Post by vneal on Feb 4, 2016 8:14:52 GMT -5
Given the choice of the two XPA 2
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Post by vneal on Feb 4, 2016 8:15:03 GMT -5
Given the choice of the two------------- XPA 2
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Post by alto on Feb 4, 2016 8:48:17 GMT -5
I do think the whole system would/ will sound more balanced and less fatiguing at high volume with help from the wright subwoofers. However, I still need to find the best amplifier within my means for these speakers. I think I will have to pick from the XPA-2 very unlikely, SA-250 still considering, or possibly the XPR-2 but is quite a bit more than I planned on spending and may not be available.
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Post by copperpipe on Feb 4, 2016 17:54:17 GMT -5
Recommending the XPR's for these high sensitivity Klipsch is like recommending a Ford F350 diesel to pull a jetski  |
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Post by LCSeminole on Feb 4, 2016 18:14:04 GMT -5
Recommending the XPR's for these high sensitivity Klipsch is like recommending a Ford F350 diesel to pull a jetski While I agree with you, buying the XPR-2 and XPR-5 for my Klipsch Legends(which are about as close to the OP's Klipsch RF-7II's as you can get) is a move I would do again without hesitation. The XPR's, in my own words, have a command and a finesse over my Klipsch Legend front stage and Klipsch Reference surrounds that I would not have believed had I not ever heard the combination. While I've had an XPA-2(still have it) and admittedly I'm going on memory, there is a difference between the two but mainly at higher(reference) volumes. |
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Post by siggie on Feb 4, 2016 19:10:29 GMT -5
Recommending the XPR's for these high sensitivity Klipsch is like recommending a Ford F350 diesel to pull a jetski Everyone knows you pull a jet ski with a Camaro. siggie |
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Post by novisnick on Feb 4, 2016 20:24:16 GMT -5
Recommending the XPR's for these high sensitivity Klipsch is like recommending a Ford F350 diesel to pull a jetski If you haven't heard it,,,,,,,,,,,don't knock it!!  |
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Post by copperpipe on Feb 4, 2016 20:42:28 GMT -5
Recommending the XPR's for these high sensitivity Klipsch is like recommending a Ford F350 diesel to pull a jetski Everyone knows you pull a jet ski with a Camaro. siggie Ha, reminds me of a guy who thought his mustang could easily handle pulling a trailer with 2 jetski's on the freeway at 110 miles / hour. He had absolutely no trouble getting up to speed quickly. But it was really fun watching what happened when he hit the brakes. |
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Post by alto on Feb 4, 2016 20:46:24 GMT -5
Would the XPR-2 sound as good as two XPA-2s? It would be about the same price and I would have several different ways to connect the XPAs to my speakers. Thanks again for the help.
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Post by DavidR on Feb 4, 2016 20:50:46 GMT -5
I think the XPR would be better. It's Reference quality level.
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Post by novisnick on Feb 4, 2016 21:14:49 GMT -5
Im going to make this offer just ONCE!!!!! Bring the Klipsch to my house and Emo South will audition them with a well treated room, XMC-1 and XPR-1s,,,,,,,,,,and be done with your search!!
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Post by alto on Feb 4, 2016 21:21:55 GMT -5
Wow that's hard to believe! I guess I don't understand the difference between XPA and XPR. I also don't understand why Emotiva would stop making them if they are that much better.
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Post by alto on Feb 4, 2016 21:30:56 GMT -5
Im going to make this offer just ONCE!!!!! Bring the Klipsch to my house and Emo South will audition them with a well treated room, XMC-1 and XPR-1s,,,,,,,,,,and be done with your search!!
That may be quite ah undertaking for me but thanks for the offer. I'm in central Texas and just because I liked what I heard doesn't mean I could afford to apply it to my house.    |
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Post by copperpipe on Feb 4, 2016 21:51:29 GMT -5
If you don't consider yourself having "golden ears", then why not just grab a mini-x? Guaranteed most people can't tell the difference until listening at very loud levels, or unless you've been dabbling in this hobby for some time and _know_ what you're listening for. The mini-x costs little and performs huge, ask anyone who owns one.
Personally, I kind of like Boomzilla's advice too; there is far more to an amp than raw wattage, why not explore other options? You have soooo many options on the table since your speakers need just a dribble of power, seems kind of extreme to me to go for the xprs, even if they are a tiny little bit more "reference level" then other amps. It's just focusing on one aspect of an amp, specifically the exact aspect which your speakers the least off (wattage), other amps may make your speakers sing so nice too, with a fraction of the watts and price tag.
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Post by copperpipe on Feb 4, 2016 21:56:18 GMT -5
Wow that's hard to believe! I guess I don't understand the difference between XPA and XPR. I also don't understand why Emotiva would stop making them if they are that much better. The xpr's weigh a metric ton; shipping (and shipping damage) was killing them. |
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Post by alto on Feb 4, 2016 22:23:11 GMT -5
If you don't consider yourself having "golden ears", then why not just grab a mini-x? Guaranteed most people can't tell the difference until listening at very loud levels, or unless you've been dabbling in this hobby for some time and _know_ what you're listening for. The mini-x costs little and performs huge, ask anyone who owns one. Personally, I kind of like Boomzilla's advice too; there is far more to an amp than raw wattage, why not explore other options? You have soooo many options on the table since your speakers need just a dribble of power, seems kind of extreme to me to go for the xprs, even if they are a tiny little bit more "reference level" then other amps. It's just focusing on one aspect of an amp, specifically the exact aspect which your speakers the least off (wattage), other amps may make your speakers sing so nice too, with a fraction of the watts and price tag. You think the mini-X could sound better than the XPA-2? |
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