Continuous and peak watts for polk sda srs2
maplegrovemusic
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Hello , I am looking into a pro audio Qsc rmc 2450 amp to drive my speaks. Just returned from Guitar Center where they are sold . I was asked what the speakers peak and continous watts were ? From the specs i have read they only state 10-750 for this model .What does that mean ? The guy at Guitar center did not want to sell me any amp that had too many watts. The pro gear has really high watts (some as high as 2400) . Does anyone know these specs ?
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Specs here, (right on this site) http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/recent/srs/
Please, please, please don't sully those beautiful speakers with pro audio gear.
I can fill 8,000 cubic feet of space with more quality sound volume than your ears can safely withstand with 4 KT-88's (50 wpc rms).VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
NAD SS rigs w/mods
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"Pro Audio" rarely means "Good Audio". Too often, it's a combination of high voltage, moderate-to-high amperage, and high distortion.
They didn't want to sell you "too many watts"! Woof. You need another amp store.
There has been a pair of SRS-2s for sale in the Minneapolis area for a month or more. You the new owner? -
I drove my 2.3s (they're also rated for 750wpc) with a qsc 2450. It's not the best amp by any means but it will get the job done till you can get something better.
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There are some people who should not own SDA's.>
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Polkersince85 wrote: »There are some people who should not own SDA's.
Correct; That's why you should grab the pair I have for sale in the members section.:cheesygrin: -
Polkersince85 wrote: »There are some people who should not own SDA's.
Building on that statement, I have a bad feeling this story (about this particular SDA/Amp combination) is not going to end well.VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
NAD SS rigs w/mods
GIK panels -
I own the QSC RMX2450 and let me tell you it is not audiophile grade at all. It is OK if your looking to run some subs in your setup but for full stereo sound you would be much better off with something like the B&K ST140 for 200 on ebay all day long. No it is not as powerful but way more musical in every way.
Audio isn't all about watts, it's about clean sound and good quality gear.
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From what I remember, that QSC is about $500. There are so many other amps out there, albeit they will be used, that are a MUCH better match for the SRS 2s. Keep your eyes out here on the forum or on eBay, there are plenty of good deals. I am partial to Parasound myself. I run the HCA-3500 on my SRS 2s, but that will be out of the range I think you will be looking in. IMHO, I would find a used Parasound HCA-2200II and call it a day. It is 385 x 2 into 4 ohms and will make the SRS 2 sing. There are several brands out there that fit the bill... Adcom, Rotel, Carver...
Are your SRS 2 the blade/blade or pin/blade?
DonLiving Room: Adcom GFP-750 (Upgraded), Squeezebox Touch, Oppo BDP-83, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Parasound HCA-3500 (Upgraded), SDA SRS 2 P/B (Gimpod, Sonicaps, & Mills)
Theater: Denon 4311ci, Oppo BDP-93, Parasound HCA-2205+HCA-2200II, Polk LSi9, LSiC, LSiFX, LSi7, Custom 18" TC Sounds sub with 2 18" PR, Sharp XV-Z12000, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M (isf Enabled)
Bedroom: HK AVR354, Pioneer DV-47a, Parasound HCA-1500a, Polk LSi9 -
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DonLiving Room: Adcom GFP-750 (Upgraded), Squeezebox Touch, Oppo BDP-83, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Parasound HCA-3500 (Upgraded), SDA SRS 2 P/B (Gimpod, Sonicaps, & Mills)
Theater: Denon 4311ci, Oppo BDP-93, Parasound HCA-2205+HCA-2200II, Polk LSi9, LSiC, LSiFX, LSi7, Custom 18" TC Sounds sub with 2 18" PR, Sharp XV-Z12000, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M (isf Enabled)
Bedroom: HK AVR354, Pioneer DV-47a, Parasound HCA-1500a, Polk LSi9 -
Agreed; I sold my qsc2450 a while back and used those funds to purchase a Carver tfm45. Even though the Carver has less juice at 375wpc it smoked the qsc for sound quality. Carver-Polk also seem to a match up that's highly thought of around here.
