RTi 9 and emotiva XPA amps

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  • snake1
    snake1 Posts: 567
    edited December 2012
    I agree with natural. I don't understand really why you want to change an already dynamite system! If less bulk is what your after then I'd think you'd go after a 5 channel like the A51 Parasound, to help consolidate a little, but I'd only do that for music reasons. I don't know how much 'better' it can get really.
    AVR - Onkyo NR809
    500gb HD for MP3 and FLAC files
    Amp - Parasound 2250 - FOR SALE BTW!! PM me if interested!
    Mains - Polk RTi12 towers
    Center - CSi5
    Surround - FXiA6's
    Sub - psw505
    Movies and games - PS3
    TV - Toshiba 52" HD

    Every vehicle has one good nuetral drop in it
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    edited December 2012
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    WYRED 4 SOUND

    Thats right up your alley for not bulky, and they sound amazing!!!

    HAHA Check them out!!!!

    Excellent suggestion.
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  • John777
    John777 Posts: 69
    edited December 2012
    Thats it. I want to run off 1 amp powering four loudspeakers. But do not want a downgrade. And from what it seems here on the forums there is not much downgrade left from emotiva. But I like the advice given. If you all fell good where Im at it makes me happy to know I wasnt way far off. But if I had it to do again I would sought forum opinions in more detail.
    Room surrounded by Rtia9's.
    2 Xpa-2's firing the front
    Xpa-5 firing the center Rtia6 and rear
    2 MFW-15's firing on all cylinders
    Onkyo NR3007 playing my favorite song
    And a smile on my face.
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  • John777
    John777 Posts: 69
    edited December 2012
    And i guess earlier in the tread I was already frowning on emotiva due to what was said about members shying away from these amps
    Room surrounded by Rtia9's.
    2 Xpa-2's firing the front
    Xpa-5 firing the center Rtia6 and rear
    2 MFW-15's firing on all cylinders
    Onkyo NR3007 playing my favorite song
    And a smile on my face.
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  • John777
    John777 Posts: 69
    edited December 2012
    snake1 wrote: »
    I agree with natural. I don't understand really why you want to change an already dynamite system! If less bulk is what your after then I'd think you'd go after a 5 channel like the A51 Parasound, to help consolidate a little, but I'd only do that for music reasons. I don't know how much 'better' it can get really.

    And that is where im at now. just listening to different options along the way. I found a shop in houston that carries parasound and will drop by to here them.
    Room surrounded by Rtia9's.
    2 Xpa-2's firing the front
    Xpa-5 firing the center Rtia6 and rear
    2 MFW-15's firing on all cylinders
    Onkyo NR3007 playing my favorite song
    And a smile on my face.
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  • olly42
    olly42 Posts: 8
    edited December 2012
    Hi Folks,

    Sorry to get of the topic (Emotiva Amps) but I have been running my A9's with Pre Power combo of Acurus L10/A250 and believe me it sounds heavenly. Got a 10 year old used combo but its really worth it. Very neutral sounding, clean and transparent... made for each other. Have always fancied the XPA - 5 and maybe some day will try out this combo. But these speakers are worth every penny you spend for sure
    HT : Denon 3312, Sony BDP S390, Technics SBC450, Polk CSI A4, Jamo C401, Velodyne Impact 12
    Stereo: Acurus A250, Acurus L10, Polk RTIA9, Sonodyne 4000DD TT
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2012
    John777 wrote: »
    And i guess earlier in the tread I was already frowning on emotiva due to what was said about members shying away from these amps

    There's a ton of happy Emotiva fans out there.
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  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited December 2012
    I have a XPA-5 and a UPA-5. First amps I have ever bought and for the time being I'm happy with them. Not saying that I will never trade them off on something different, but for now I'm smiling.
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  • naturallight
    naturallight Posts: 689
    edited December 2012
    John..guess i'm missing something here again, Now from what i understand, you have 4 9's

    Meaning 2 for the fronts, 2 for the rear, plus the center channel.

    You have the Emo xpa -5 according to there spec's you should be able to run all your speakers off the one amp.

    Why did you buy the other amp??

    Were you told at the time, the Xpa-5 would NOT do the job for you??



    I mean just to free up space, from what i see, you just don't need the other amp...
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  • friggy
    friggy Posts: 66
    edited December 2012
    Come on guys, my xpa 5 arrives 12/21 and I'm already questioning my decision! I did let a budget and being leary of used direct me to the xpa 5. I would've liked the Parasound 5250 v but cost was prohibtive. The wyred 4 sound as well as the ATI's were also on my mind.
    Panasonic 50"
    Panasonic BPD 50
    Marantz 6007
    B&W CM9
    B&W CM2BG
    CM 1's
    HSU 3MK4
    XPA 5
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  • naturallight
    naturallight Posts: 689
    edited December 2012
    don't go overboard..if your using this for an HT set up (well duh, why would you buy this amp..LOL) Then it may work fine for you
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  • snake1
    snake1 Posts: 567
    edited December 2012
    friggy wrote: »
    Come on guys, my xpa 5 arrives 12/21 and I'm already questioning my decision! I did let a budget and being leary of used direct me to the xpa 5. I would've liked the Parasound 5250 v but cost was prohibtive. The wyred 4 sound as well as the ATI's were also on my mind.

    Don't sweat it man! Get it, set it up properly, turn the big knob clockwise (heheheh) and enjoy! There are many Polkies that have Emo gear and love it! I must admit a 5250 would be AMAZING but that stuff just ain't in the budget!
    AVR - Onkyo NR809
    500gb HD for MP3 and FLAC files
    Amp - Parasound 2250 - FOR SALE BTW!! PM me if interested!
    Mains - Polk RTi12 towers
    Center - CSi5
    Surround - FXiA6's
    Sub - psw505
    Movies and games - PS3
    TV - Toshiba 52" HD

    Every vehicle has one good nuetral drop in it
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2012
    friggy wrote: »
    Come on guys, my xpa 5 arrives 12/21 and I'm already questioning my decision! I did let a budget and being leary of used direct me to the xpa 5. I would've liked the Parasound 5250 v but cost was prohibtive. The wyred 4 sound as well as the ATI's were also on my mind.

    Friggy at this point IGNORE what everyone is saying and start trusting your own ears only they should be the final judge of your system.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    edited December 2012
    friggy wrote: »
    Come on guys, my xpa 5 arrives 12/21!

    Now, had that been a quote from BlueFox, I would have bought into all this Mayan calendar bu!!s#!t!! :cheesygrin:
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  • John777
    John777 Posts: 69
    edited December 2012
    naturallight wrote: »
    John..guess i'm missing something here again, Now from what i understand, you have 4 9's

    Meaning 2 for the fronts, 2 for the rear, plus the center channel.

    You have the Emo xpa -5 according to there spec's you should be able to run all your speakers off the one amp.

    Why did you buy the other amp??

    Were you told at the time, the Xpa-5 would NOT do the job for you??



    I mean just to free up space, from what i see, you just don't need the other amp...

    I have too many hookups for 1 emotive 5 channel. and yes looking to consoladate but not downgrade. Rti9's are 2 way. and want to use it that way.
    Room surrounded by Rtia9's.
    2 Xpa-2's firing the front
    Xpa-5 firing the center Rtia6 and rear
    2 MFW-15's firing on all cylinders
    Onkyo NR3007 playing my favorite song
    And a smile on my face.
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  • John777
    John777 Posts: 69
    edited December 2012
    friggy wrote: »
    Come on guys, my xpa 5 arrives 12/21 and I'm already questioning my decision! I did let a budget and being leary of used direct me to the xpa 5. I would've liked the Parasound 5250 v but cost was prohibtive. The wyred 4 sound as well as the ATI's were also on my mind.

    Yea dont sweat it. Youll love it. especially if its your first amp. but I am starting to be persuaded not only by the members here on the forum but also by seeing some of the prices so far.
    Room surrounded by Rtia9's.
    2 Xpa-2's firing the front
    Xpa-5 firing the center Rtia6 and rear
    2 MFW-15's firing on all cylinders
    Onkyo NR3007 playing my favorite song
    And a smile on my face.
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  • John777
    John777 Posts: 69
    edited December 2012
    Guess there is always next year. Definatley time for some big changes in powering loudspeakers.
    Room surrounded by Rtia9's.
    2 Xpa-2's firing the front
    Xpa-5 firing the center Rtia6 and rear
    2 MFW-15's firing on all cylinders
    Onkyo NR3007 playing my favorite song
    And a smile on my face.
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  • John777
    John777 Posts: 69
    edited December 2012
    See. Im so happy i had to make me a SIG.
    Room surrounded by Rtia9's.
    2 Xpa-2's firing the front
    Xpa-5 firing the center Rtia6 and rear
    2 MFW-15's firing on all cylinders
    Onkyo NR3007 playing my favorite song
    And a smile on my face.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2012
    Why are you running 2 xpa's on your fronts?
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  • John777
    John777 Posts: 69
    edited December 2012
    Mr laufman suggested it.
    Room surrounded by Rtia9's.
    2 Xpa-2's firing the front
    Xpa-5 firing the center Rtia6 and rear
    2 MFW-15's firing on all cylinders
    Onkyo NR3007 playing my favorite song
    And a smile on my face.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2012
    One XPA 2 is plenty enough for your fronts.
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  • John777
    John777 Posts: 69
    edited December 2012
    from 2 xpa 2's 1 channel powers the left tweets. the 2nd channel powers the right rtia9 lower subs. and the same for the second xpa2 different order.
    Room surrounded by Rtia9's.
    2 Xpa-2's firing the front
    Xpa-5 firing the center Rtia6 and rear
    2 MFW-15's firing on all cylinders
    Onkyo NR3007 playing my favorite song
    And a smile on my face.
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  • friggy
    friggy Posts: 66
    edited December 2012
    Yea, I was kind of half heartedly joking. It is my first amp and I'm sure it will work well for my set up. I'd like to go to a 7.1 set up soon so that's my next direction, want to get the amp in place and see how everthing sounds before making any decisions.
    Panasonic 50"
    Panasonic BPD 50
    Marantz 6007
    B&W CM9
    B&W CM2BG
    CM 1's
    HSU 3MK4
    XPA 5
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited December 2012
    John777 wrote: »
    from 2 xpa 2's 1 channel powers the left tweets. the 2nd channel powers the right rtia9 lower subs. and the same for the second xpa2 different order.
    What's the benefit of that configuration? :confused:
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  • John777
    John777 Posts: 69
    edited December 2012
    It sounded good when it was explained too me. But to many weird terms im not familiar with.
    Room surrounded by Rtia9's.
    2 Xpa-2's firing the front
    Xpa-5 firing the center Rtia6 and rear
    2 MFW-15's firing on all cylinders
    Onkyo NR3007 playing my favorite song
    And a smile on my face.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    edited December 2012
    John, your just wasting the power is all your doing. The 2 9's as surrounds aren't going to use that much power and the top portion of the 9's in general aren't using that much power. Most all speakers these days have 5 way binding posts to bi-wire, bi-amp. It's not always needed though. One 5 channel amp is all you need. Plus you have 2 subs taking a huge load off the speakers so thats even less power you'd need. Matter of fact, with those 2 subs powering the lows, I'll bet that receiver by it's self can power the whole thing.
    HT SYSTEM-
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    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
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  • John777
    John777 Posts: 69
    edited December 2012
    :rolleyes:My onkyo power these LS's?
    Room surrounded by Rtia9's.
    2 Xpa-2's firing the front
    Xpa-5 firing the center Rtia6 and rear
    2 MFW-15's firing on all cylinders
    Onkyo NR3007 playing my favorite song
    And a smile on my face.
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  • Tankman
    Tankman Posts: 419
    edited December 2012
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    What's the benefit of that configuration? :confused:
    +1,And I 2nd his post.
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  • naturallight
    naturallight Posts: 689
    edited December 2012
    Well John, sounds like a nice way to sell you an extra amp you really don't need. He may have been going for a sudo SDA effect, with the way it's wired. But unlikely you would really hear anything with the whole system going.



    Your Onkyo is a very nice AVR. It's supposed to put out 140 watts per channel. You could wire everything up to that and see how you like it. But since you have the 5 channel amp sitting there, i would use that, just for the extra overhead it gives you.



    The other amp is just a complete waste of time and money. Just pull it out, put back the jumpers on the front 9's and run the one amp.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    edited December 2012
    agreed ^^^^
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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