What type of Amp for Ohm Walsh F-5015s?

@michiganbuckeye

One qualification on my above post needed for teh f5015 case specifically is that I believe the f5015 has no subwoofer crossover controls on board in which case the crossover has to be done upstream somewhere and those particular amps JS recommended appear to in fact have the sub crossover adjustments and dual sub specific outputs (not just any line level) needed.

I heard the f5015s at capital Audiofest last year. John Strohbeen had them running off an Outlaw receiver somehow with some outboard device providing the needed crossover apparently. I would assume that Outlaw receiver had dual line level pre-amp outputs that fed an outboard pro audio type sub crossover unit of some sort....don’t recall the details. JS could probably tell you more if needed.

That type of setup using a separate subwoofer crossover unit with dual rca line level inputs and dual sub rca line level sub outputs would add some complexity but open up more amp possibilities, including pre-amps with a spare rca connector type line level output (the main pre-amp out would go to the power amp).   For example the AudioResearch sp16 tube preamp I use has that and I use it to run a sub with a pair of KEf ls50s.  

With an outboard crossover, one amp that comes to mind I have heard and really liked is the tube/Class D hybrid Rogue Pharoah.   I think that has a "processor" line level output that could feed an external sub crossover.

Again, I would not make any big investment without running it by Ohm first just to make sure things can integrate properly.

Whatever amp you choose, those speakers should be the absolute bomb!

@michiganbuckeye I am quite late to this party, but that’s what happens when you find a thread that was started a few years ago. I too am interested in the current model F5 with the built in subs as a possible solution for my new home theater room. The idea of having the subs built into the front LR speakers is a good one and saves a bit of money on the front end as well as real estate in what is likely going to be a fairly crowded room. The idea of floor standing speakers also solves the speaker stand issue...making them unnecessary. With all of that in mind, I am quite curious to know what you ended up with for amplifier and how the whole system is working for you. Inquiring Minds want to know... :)

As an aside, I have a pair of Ohm Walsh 2000's that I am using in my office/music room that I really like a lot. I am driving them with a Hypex NC502 (500 wpc) class D amp from VTV and using an Emotiva PT1 preamp to drive the VTV. I am very happy with the overall sonic signature of that combo, and can whole-heartedly recommend that as a great solution when you don't need stereo subwoofer outputs. Plenty of power for any kind of sane listening levels or perhaps even enough for some insane levels. :) Those that wonder if class D really delivers on the hype I can honestly say it does. Given the name of the amp module I think Hypex is a great name for it as it crosses out the hype completely.

Bryston have very shelf friendly power amps.

I am using Class D Audio Premium GaN 6.5 amp to drive my F5s these days. Prior was Hypex Ncore. Can’t go wrong with either. GaN amp is more neutral, nuanced and detailed with top notch dynamics all around that really brings the music to life uniquely like nothing prior.