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  • 07-30-2009 4:51 PM

    • LMFronsee
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    Emotiva

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    Hey, so im thinking about what to amplify my new RF7 surround system with and am looking into emotiva products as it looks like they have a very good price/performance ratio.  Im hoping to hear more from people with some hands on experience with them and some other not ultra high end quality amps (id love to buy some awesome mcintosh/lexicon amps but just dont have the cash)  what about rotel or others in a similar price range?  specifically im looking at the XPA5. which goes for $800.  any and all thoughts welcome. Thanks,Luke

    Current Setup:
    Fronts: RF7
    Center: RC7
    Surround: RS7
    Yamaha RXV-461
    PS3
    Xbox360
    Philips 42in LCD

    On the waiting list:
    Emotiva UMC1
    Emotiva XPA5

  • 07-30-2009 5:14 PM In reply to

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    Hey luke,

    I dont have any hands on, but...threw my research I think the Emotiva 3 channel amp is the best way to go. It can take the load off of your avr and let it just run the sourrounds while at the same time sound better up front..And for only 600 bucks..I dont think we can go wrong with this upgrade..im waiting to get some extra cash so I can get mine to pair up with my yamaha..Cant wait to juice up my KLF 20's with a nice seperate amp...I would love to hear more hands on reviews of new purchasers of the Emotiva here on the forum as well...Monty


    KLF 20's
    KSP-C6
    KSP-S6
    Yamaha DSP A1
    Yamaha TX-492 Tuner
    Denon 757 DVD SACD
    Dish network 722 HD
    Sony 57" 1080i wide screen

    daughters room :
    SB 2
    KV 1
    Denon DVD1730
    Yamaha RX-V520

    Klipsch pro media 4.1 with Bash amp
    Klipsch pro media 5.1 in master bedroom
    (dual 8 inch sub 500w)
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    2nd system: Kg 5.2 KG 2.2 KG .5 KV 3 KSW 10 Denon 3805 Denon 2845CI DVD all For Sale!

  • 07-30-2009 6:54 PM In reply to

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    I love my XPA-5 with my 7's..IMHO Best bang for your buck...Great look and to boot 5 year warranty..To my ears its a neutral sounding amp. Worst case if you buy and dont like it you can send her back and get a refund..You have 30 days to try her out..

    HT:

    RF-7's
    RC-64
    RS-7
    RS-35
    SVS PB 12+2
    Pioneer SC-07
    Panasonic TH-50PX6U
    2 Xbox 360 Elites
    OPPO BDP-83 (EAP2)

    2-channel:

    Sansui 9090DB
    Marantz 2265B
    Harman Kardon 930 Twin
    Chorus1 WO (89)
    Yamaha EQ-32
    Thorens 125/SME3009/Shure V15VMR

  • 07-30-2009 9:06 PM In reply to

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    I have a XPA 3 and love it. Music sounds more crisp, clear, and bigger. The more I listen to it the more I like it.  If I would have had the money I would have went for the XPA 5 because one day I might want a Pre-amp. Good luck

    RF62's, RC62, RSX5's,eD A3 300 subwoofer, Yamaha RX V633, Emotiva XPA 3. ProMedia 2.1. Still building..........Larry

  • 07-31-2009 1:59 AM In reply to

    • Klipschter
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    Re: Emotiva

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    In another amp thread on this forum a member recommended that I get an amp with twice the power rating of my speakers. I have RF-82s rated at 150W RMS/600W peak. So I'd have to get an amp with a 300W per channel rating. But a lot of people on this forum seem to be happy with Emotiva's 200W per channel amps. So is an amp with twice the power rating of my speakers overkill?
    People tell me, "Sam, you have all this cool home theater equipment, but you don't even have a car." And I reply, "So what? Everyone has a car...Not everyone has a 60 inch plasma."

    Have:
    Fronts: RF-82s cherry
    Center: RC-62 cherry
    Surrounds: RS-52s cherry
    Subwoofer: JL Audio Fathom f113
    Receiver: Denon 4310CI
    Television: Pioneer Kuro Pro-151D
    Blu-ray Player: Sony BDP-S350
    Gaming System: XBOX 360

    Want:
    Subwoofer: Second JL Audio Fathom f113
    Amplifier: Rotel RMB-1095

  • 07-31-2009 11:37 AM In reply to

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    You really dont need alot of power because klipsch speakers in general are very efficent..But having 200w 300w is called having headroom..Which is real nice o have.Big Smile

    HT:

    RF-7's
    RC-64
    RS-7
    RS-35
    SVS PB 12+2
    Pioneer SC-07
    Panasonic TH-50PX6U
    2 Xbox 360 Elites
    OPPO BDP-83 (EAP2)

    2-channel:

    Sansui 9090DB
    Marantz 2265B
    Harman Kardon 930 Twin
    Chorus1 WO (89)
    Yamaha EQ-32
    Thorens 125/SME3009/Shure V15VMR

  • 08-01-2009 4:01 AM In reply to

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     i have a lpa-1 that powers my 7's and it too sounds great.  i am eventually going to move the lpa-1 for rear duty and pick up a xpa-3 for the front with their new umc-1.  nothing but nice things to say about emotiva.  

    RF-7s Horn & Crossover Upgrade - RC-7 Horn & Crossover Upgrade - RS-42 (4ea) - Onkyo 805 - LG 50" Plasma - Emotiva LPA-1 - Toshiba HD-A3 - Playstation 3 -eD A2-300 - Furman Elite 20pfi - Custom ET center - All custom power cables - Harmony 720


  • 08-01-2009 10:40 AM In reply to

    • smokarz
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    Does Emotiva ever have sales/specials/discounts? It seems everyone that owns an Emotiva really love their products. XPA3 for $600 is really stretchig my budget.

    I've been hitting CL for a used Rotel/Adcom amp for $200-$300 with no luck!

    >> Onkyo HTR-504
    >> Klipsch RC3 II
    >> Klipsch RF3
    >> Klipsch RS42s
    >> Onkyo 10' Sub
    >> Sony S360 Bluray
    >> Panasonic TCP50X1
    >> APC H10
    >> Pair Cornwall (CBR)

  • 08-01-2009 11:10 AM In reply to

    • willland
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    • Kissimmee, FL
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    smokarz:
    XPA3 for $600 is really stretchig my budget.

     

    Maybe this is more in your budget.  Nice amp with a good used price.

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1254023223&/Acurus-200-X-3-Amplifier-Rare-

    Offer this guy $500.00.  I am very pleased with my B&K.  Mates very well with Klipsch IMHO.

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1254270978&/B-K-Reference-4430-

    Bill

    Family Room(5.1 System)

    Onkyo TX-SR705 Receiver
    B&K Reference 4430 3-Channel Amp(200w)
    Klipsch RF-63(cherry) Fronts
    Klipsch RC-64(cherry) Center
    Klipsch RSX-4 Surrounds
    Klipsch RSW-10d(cherry) Sub
    Onkyo DV-SP1000 Universal Player
    Panasonic DMP-BD30K
    Mitsubishi 57731 DLP
    Dish VIP211k HD
    Monster HDP 2400

    Family Room(2-channel)

    Luxman R-115 receiver
    Denon POA-1500 2-Channel amp(150w)
    Denon DCD-1500 CD Player
    Denon TU-800 Tuner
    Klipsch Quartet's(oak oil/black)
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Spare Bedroom(Vintage 2-Channel System)

    Marantz(1977) 2252b Stereo Receiver---2 channel setup
    HH Scott(1987) DA952 CD Player---2 channel setup
    Klipsch(1985) Forte's(oak oil)---2 channel setup
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Master Bedroom(3.1 System)

    Onkyo HT-R500 Receiver
    Klipsch RVX-42's LCR
    Klipsch RW-10d Sub
    Toshiba HD-A30
    Samsung LN37A550 LCD
    Dish VIP211k HD
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  • 08-01-2009 11:28 AM In reply to

    • dmillerc5
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    just want to share my 2 cents ..   I purchased a XPA-2 last July and have been enjoying "headrooming" my lascalas.  I have been extremely pleased with this amp. 


    I recently picked up a pair of Heresy-Is, rebuilt the xover and refinished the cabinets.  I am truly amazed at the sound quality of the Heresys driving with the XPA-2 (250/ch.). 

    Looks like I am planning something similar to InVeNtOR as I am awaiting Emotiva's release of their UMC-1 and will then pickup an XPA-3 for center & rears. 

  • 08-01-2009 2:01 PM In reply to

    • REN
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     i have a upa_7 and it blows away  my yamaha rx633 reciver you cant beat the price and quality of emotiva Yes

    Cornscalas
    Fortes ll
    KV-3 center for now
    yamaha rx v 663
    m&k 12in subwoofer

  • 08-02-2009 12:13 PM In reply to

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    Emotiva does have sales. I believe that a person can pick up refurbs as well. Thats what I heard, don't remember where. Maybe give them a call.

    RF62's, RC62, RSX5's,eD A3 300 subwoofer, Yamaha RX V633, Emotiva XPA 3. ProMedia 2.1. Still building..........Larry

  • 08-02-2009 1:13 PM In reply to

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    Another vote for Emo.

    I've got the XPA-5 and have been very happy with it.

    Mains: Forte II - oak oil
    Center: Academy - oak oil
    Surrounds: Forte II - oak oil
    Sub: 2 Sub-10's


    TV: 52" Sony KDL52W4100
    Blu ray/DVD/CD/Netflix/Pandora: Samsung BD-P1600
    A/V Rec: Yamaha RX-V663
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-5
    Panamax MAX 5300-EX
    Harmony One remote

  • 08-02-2009 3:39 PM In reply to

    • JW
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    XPA-5....had one, returned it. I wasn't that impressed. Sorry, just my opinion.... 

    Klipsch Cornwall III's (R, C, L)
    Klipsch Heresy III's (Rear)
    McIntosh MC205 (Amp)
    Emotiva, LMC-1 (Processor)
    Tributaries TH500 (Power Manager)
    Panasonic Blue Ray

  • 09-17-2009 9:27 AM In reply to

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    Luke,

           I have been trying to get a hold of you without any succes so I figured I'd try it this way. Will you please contact me and LET ME KNOW if you are still going to follow through with our transaction on A-Gon? You made an official offer 3 days ago, I accepted. Maybe my emails are going into you junk folders?

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