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Can a new amplifier affect speaker placement?

Hi all,

So I went out and got me a shiny new amp. One thing I'm certain I've noticed is the bass isn't as rich as with the old amp. The new amp is well-known for its bass response. The old one may have been too (don't remember) - but it's less than half the power and a fourth the cost of the new one. Both amps are overachievers in their price category. In short - I've trouble believing my little Creek 5350SE has bigger bass than my NAD M2. I wonder if something else is going on. Has anyone had to re-position their speakers, following a new amp purchase?
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philjolet
2,306 posts
 
Yes

this sort of thing is half the hobby

system synergy is very important but so is speaker placement

go for it!

btw what speakers and how big a room?

enjoy
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
As spoken, system synergy, does play an important part in the sound you get. The 'system' is a chain, changing one part of the chain will change the overall result. The interconnects and speaker cable will always play an important part of the sound you get. So, the 'hobby' can drive you to frustration, especially when you realize a change has not produced 'better sound'. Do you have return privileges?
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yogiboy
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Years ago I replaced my amp with one that was three times the price and the lesser one sounded better.You can't go by price and power with this stuff,as a matter of fact I generally prefer the sound of lower power amps.Many things come into play like damping factor,type of output (I prefer fets)power into different loads,etc.I would try to return it because you will never enjoy it.
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yogiboy
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Another solution is get a small inexpensive subwoofer to supplement the bass. There are plenty offerings from SVS, SUNFIRE, PARTSEXPRESS, PSB, etc.
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