CITATION 7.1 vs. EAD 500

I can't speak for either company. I've owned three Citation 7.1's which I used bi-amped for the fronts and center, utilizing six channels. I then used four other channels for the sides and rears. My intent was to increase the detail and impact of the amps. I did that by buying one EAD 2000. I use a Pioneer M-91 for the side channels. Works loads better. More slam, more detail, truer tonality. In all, the Citations were mild mannered and well behaved. The 2000 just gets the job done right.

I have owned both amps. To my ears the EAD is the more accurate of the 2 as far as being "musical" but the Citation has better low end punch and control. If I were to buy them all over again knowing the differences between the 2 I would choose the EAD. If you had any extra funds availabe now or in the immediate future it would be worth you time to invest into a EAD PM1000. Hands down better than the other 2. Good luck!

I really liked the Citation 7.1 THX amp and used it to bi-anp my front speakers and it sounded great but did leave a hole for the center channel. I purchased an EAD PM 1000 and love it. More depth and bass as well as more power and channels. Spend the extra $$ to get a PM 1000, the comments on the PM 500 I've read are good but may be underpowered depending on your system.

I have had the EAD PM500 for about 4 months now. I have to agree with KGB540 it is a very musical five channel amplifier. If your room and or speakers do not need more then say 150 watts I'd say this is a bargain for what they go for nowadays. I just picked up a Classe CAV150 a yesterday, Early Christmas gift, and I am in the process comparing the two.

I may be selling the PM500 soon. The upgrade bug has hit.Ouch!

Contact me at jimmyrod2000@yahoo.com if you wish to gather more info.

Regards

Jimmy