@krazystang you might want to see first if you like the Parasound with your setup before committing. I periodically see a number of used A21 for sale at around $1500, not so much the A31. If you buy and like it, you can then get the A31 to power the center and surrounds, or move the A21 to power the surrounds. If you don’t like it, it shouldn’t be difficult to sell it and recoup the money. The Anthem P2/P5 are great too, used to own the P2. However, I think the Parasound amps are great value. I myself wouldn’t mind owning them again.
Amplifier Match For Paradigm Signature S8 & C5 V.3
Hi all!
I just started to upgrade my current Paradigm studio system to contain all Paradigm Signature v.3 speakers.
I'm wondering if I should be running different amps to bring out the true potential of these speakers. I'm currently running triple Emotiva XPA-1 monoblocks to the front soundstage.
Would switching to a different brand / style power amp make a noticeable different with my setup.
I have been happy with the Emotiva's for a few years now, its just I notice comments every once in a while saying people switched from Emotiva to another brand amplifier and now their speakers sound "so much better" Who agrees with this?
P.S. I originally had my Anthem MCA-2 hooked up to my Studio 100's. Then I purchased a new Emotiva XPA-2 and did an A/B. I thought the Emotiva sounded better than the Anthem in every way. The Monoblocks took it up another notch to.
Thoughts?
Current System.
Mains - Paradigm Studio 100 V.3's
Center - Paradigm SIGNATURE C5 V.3 (just replaced my CC-690 V.5 (for sale)
Rears - Paradigm ADP 450 V.3
Heights - Paradigm 65R PRO x 4
Subwoofers - Dual Paradigm Seismic 12's
Amplifiers
Emotiva XPA-1 Monoblocks X 3 (One to each of the towers and center)
Anthem MCA-2 (powering the rear surrounds)
Emotiva BasX-700 (powering the heights)
Processor
Anthem AVM-60
Source
OPPO-203 HD
I just started to upgrade my current Paradigm studio system to contain all Paradigm Signature v.3 speakers.
I'm wondering if I should be running different amps to bring out the true potential of these speakers. I'm currently running triple Emotiva XPA-1 monoblocks to the front soundstage.
Would switching to a different brand / style power amp make a noticeable different with my setup.
I have been happy with the Emotiva's for a few years now, its just I notice comments every once in a while saying people switched from Emotiva to another brand amplifier and now their speakers sound "so much better" Who agrees with this?
P.S. I originally had my Anthem MCA-2 hooked up to my Studio 100's. Then I purchased a new Emotiva XPA-2 and did an A/B. I thought the Emotiva sounded better than the Anthem in every way. The Monoblocks took it up another notch to.
Thoughts?
Current System.
Mains - Paradigm Studio 100 V.3's
Center - Paradigm SIGNATURE C5 V.3 (just replaced my CC-690 V.5 (for sale)
Rears - Paradigm ADP 450 V.3
Heights - Paradigm 65R PRO x 4
Subwoofers - Dual Paradigm Seismic 12's
Amplifiers
Emotiva XPA-1 Monoblocks X 3 (One to each of the towers and center)
Anthem MCA-2 (powering the rear surrounds)
Emotiva BasX-700 (powering the heights)
Processor
Anthem AVM-60
Source
OPPO-203 HD
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GIK and Acoustimac are two good room treatment companies. Both offer advise on how much you should get and where to place them (but of course they want you to spend more). Or, go to Lowe’s or Home Depot, buy some Roxul Safe N’ Sound, put it in a wooden frame (that you also buy there), then wrap it in a breathable fabric (go to a crafts store). Quick and dirty (and wrong Roxul product): https://youtu.be/r6gPmWtXdlE More in-depth and cleaner: https://youtu.be/U8C4mcleE5U First reflections are the main problems. You can calculate it mathematically, but easiest way it to get a non-magnified band mirror, sit down in the seating position and have someone else run the mirror along the side walls until you can see the tweeter/woofers in the reflection, that’s your first reflection points. |
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