From happy 150's owners what make them SING?

disneyjoe7
disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
edited March 2004 in Speakers
Ok, So I know I need an amp. My Onkyo 898 does have well let's say "Small Balls" 110w per channel, this get's the 150's to sing. But I what them to SING !!!!!!!!

So from the 150's owners who make these sing what are you using? What brand? What model? How many Watts? Does this make them SING ?

BTW Think the 150's are beautify balanced, now I just need them to SING.

Speakers
Carver Amazing Fronts
CS400i Center
RT800i's Rears
Sub Paradigm Servo 15

Electronics
Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
Parasound Halo A23
Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
Pioneer 79Avi DVD
Sony CX400 CD changer
Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited March 2004
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1083304555
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1081462059

    Lightweight ...
    Does not run hot ...
    Plenty of POWer ...

    Personally I prefer the 17" second incarnation of this ...

    BUT, This is actually a VERY good price for this amp ... the second one isn't horrible either ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2004
    Well, can I say I'm not a fan about class D amp's.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2004
    Ok, so will a Bryston 4B be ok 250w @ 8ohm or something better?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited March 2004
    You're damn right the Bryston 4B will make them sing:). Have you seen that amp? It's huge and weighs a bloody ton. I tried to lift one up at my dealer and it was damn heavy. I also like the Bryston sound. Very warm and powerful.

    Maurice
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  • nico
    nico Posts: 104
    edited March 2004
    Earthquake Grande Cinenova 5. 300watts x5:cool:
    SONY 4ES RECEIVER
    EARTHQUAKE 5CH AMP.
    DENON DVD 2200
    SONY 400 DISC CHANGER
    RTI50, CS400I, RTI38, RT55I, INFINITY IL SUB
    MONSTER CABLES
    SONY LCD 50" VEGA
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2004
    I would go with the one WITH feedback, before the one without, although it's no sure bet either way. I think Sunfire would be great....so would the other choices. Nico has raved to me how much he loves his Earthquake....and it is a formidible sounding name for sure, :)

    You need to set a price and just search for something in that bracket....all our posts are subjective.

    Buy as much power as your wallet can afford...kids don't REALLY need college.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2004
    Ok, I'm thinking about the Bryston 4B or the 4BS? something one is 250w the other newer but it's 300w.

    So does anyone think there's a big difference in sound or the 50w more would make the 150's happier?



    Originally posted by organ
    You're damn right the Bryston 4B will make them sing:). Have you seen that amp? It's huge and weighs a bloody ton. I tried to lift one up at my dealer and it was damn heavy. I also like the Bryston sound. Very warm and powerful.

    Maurice

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2004
    Just what did you mean by that?

    Originally posted by dorokusai
    I would go with the one WITH feedback, before the one without, although it's no sure bet either way. I think Sunfire would be great....so would the other choices. Nico has raved to me how much he loves his Earthquake....and it is a formidible sounding name for sure, :)

    You need to set a price and just search for something in that bracket....all our posts are subjective.

    Buy as much power as your wallet can afford...kids don't REALLY need college.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited March 2004
    DJ,
    I haven't seen the other model but I doubt the 50w would make that much of a difference. You need to double your power to get a gain of 3db. You can e-mail Bryston and ask them what the main difference is.

    Sean,
    You hear a lot of 'bloody' up here too. Not just England. I hear my English friend say 'f#cking' a lot more than 'bloody'. Pretty cool, eh?:D

    Maurice
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited March 2004
    dj7,
    doro meant the Audiogon seller with the positive feedback rating...

    Have you listened to the Sunfire's? Before you dismiss them, you should give them an ear....
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2004
    Posted by

    Tour2ma

    Have you listened to the Sunfire's? Before you dismiss them, you should give them an ear....



    Posted by

    ATCVenom

    Carver *vintage*



    Posted by

    PolkWannabie

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1083304555

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1081462059


    Well Ok, but are you guys serious?

    Digital amps over Class A / AB ??

    Either I biased or something.........

    But I have to hear some of these for sure.........

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • stevew14
    stevew14 Posts: 130
    edited March 2004
    I used two Carver TFM 35X for my 150s and they sang to me! One per side and vertically bi amped to boot. Each speaker got 500 watts. I've always liked Carver, and have been very pleased with the combination. I now run the rti12s and like them even better. I picked up both amps used for less than 800.00
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited March 2004
    dj7,

    Just saying give a listen. At its price point Sunfire is a serious contender.
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2004
    Tour,

    Yes I give Sunfire some time on my ears. But if I like Byrston sound over Sunfire then I may go with a less $ 3B amp.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited March 2004
    DJ,

    We'll be looking forward to your reviews and comparisons.
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited March 2004
    Organ/ATC,

    I could care less about bloody.... but, if you are going to say Hoosier, at least spell it correctly. Jeesh. BTW, aren't we under the Bush Monarchy? Two brothers. One Floridian governor, one president. Unusual Florida-based presidential election. Dad as an ex-president. Unilateral foreign invasion decisions. Strong support of the CIA. Dick Cheney. Sure smells like a poorly-stealth'd-monarchy. Eh, who cares, its all one big happy family.

    Ron S.
    Indiana
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited March 2004
    I didn't say Hoosier anywhere on my posts.

    Maurice
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