Outlaw Audio Mono Blocks, Impressions

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,804
edited June 2007 in Electronics
I know a few people on here have owned these...

and I was wondering what your impressions were for main chanel music listening

Venom, didnt you own these and now switched to Krell? How did the Outlaws perform?

Thanks in advance
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited October 2004
    Hi Sid,
    I was running 5 M200's and then got a great deal on a 2 channel Krell and matching preamp. I highly recommend the Outlaws. They sound really good for thier price + a 5 year warranty.

    To directly compare the Outlaw to the Krell is not a fair comparison considering the Outlaw were $550/pair vs. the Krell at $3000. I would say that the Outlaws will give you about 85-90% of the performance of my Krell.

    I find that the Krell really made the sound more robust. Bottom end is deeper and more controlled. Many have told me that Krell usually underrates their amps as far as power output. Power and control is Krells' usual selling point.

    The Outlaws were a little more laid back, nice soundstage and depth. Dollar wise, the clear deal. I would not have bought my Krell's unless I fell into the deal I did. For movie applications, Outlaw is the best deal out there. For critical listening, still very good, but there are better. But you would need to spend 3-4 times the price of the Outlaws new, to get that better sound.

    I guess it is all relative. Funny thing is, the guy I bought my Krell pair from was getting out of 2 channel listening and bought a Yamaha Z series flagship receiver for $4500. That is nuts in my opinion.

    I still use one Outlaw M200 for my center and the 950 pre. Very pleased so far.

    Dr. Spec has 3 of my M200's, and he seems to enjoy them also.
    Regards,
    Jeremy
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,804
    edited October 2004
    Thanks!

    I think I am going to give these a try when/if I can...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2004
    I use a pair of Outlaw monoblocks on my 2-channel system. As Venom indicated, they are great amps. Pancake thin, never get hot, auto on, no frills, and sound great. Heavy little ****, too. I highly recommend them, too.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited October 2004
    To directly compare the Outlaw to the Krell is not a fair comparison considering the Outlaw were $550/pair vs. the Krell at $3000. I would say that the Outlaws will give you about 85-90% of the performance of my Krell.
    High praise indeed!!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,804
    edited October 2004
    I have a pair lined up for a fairly decent price...

    So we will see...

    Thanks for all the feedback, anymore about these amps or other outlaw amps are welcome and will be noted! Thanks again!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by Frank Z
    High praise indeed!!

    yes sir!
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2004
    Vr3....

    I'm sooo glad you decided to go with some Outlaw M-200s; I've been lookin' at 'em myself and I can't wait to hear what you have to say about them. Very much looking forward to your impressions.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,804
    edited October 2004
    Yeah...will let ya know

    Still gotta save up quite a bit of money though to pull this off, even after selling the amp :(
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited October 2004
    Roots in SAE and GAS, if the price is right, I wouldn't hesitate to buy Outlaw amps.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited October 2004
    Found a pair for ya Trey....

    http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=214215
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,804
    edited October 2004
    Hey Frank,
    Thanks for the link. I cant jump on those things right now, so i am sure they will be gone by the time I get the $$. But I have found a similar deal on HTSpot, or more the less, he found me... lol

    Which ever comes first, Looks like 500 shipped for a pair is the regular deal...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited October 2004
    Okey Dokey.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by audiobliss
    Vr3....

    I'm sooo glad you decided to go with some Outlaw M-200s; I've been lookin' at 'em myself and I can't wait to hear what you have to say about them. Very much looking forward to your impressions.

    Make sure you add B&K to your list. Most RF-XX owners from wat I've seen around the net say B&K match best with them. I can say that NAD C270 also works extremely well with my RF's.

    Maurice
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2004
    thanks for the suggestions, Maurice; I'll be sure to check 'em out. However, I've convinced myself that the only reason I've been looking at separates is because I've gotten caught up in all the opinions and purchases of fellow polkies while I personally can find no fault in my current rig. I know it's definitley nothin' to brag about in the presence of audiophiles, but it is certainly adequate for the minimal amount and type of listenin' I do. So, I'll probably waste some time lookin' at separates, but just to be lookin'. I'm gonna try to remain satisfied with what I've got.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,804
    edited October 2004
    You can always get ur local demo on...

    I got 2 pieces of B&K here...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ejd
    ejd Posts: 14
    edited June 2007
    I just hooked up three Outlaw mono blocks (new) to my 2 LSi15s and LSic and after one day happy I did it after 10 months of trying to make the speakers play with and HK receiver at 80WPC at 8 ohms.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited June 2007
    I have Venom's other M200 and absolutely love it. There isn't even a comparison of what my denon was putting out compared to the Outlaw.

    I highly reccommend these amps and I will be looking to purchase 2 more myself in the future.
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited June 2007
    I bought a pair of M200's on audiogon for 375.00 shipped. These things are GREAT for the money. Big, clean power.
    Michael


    Samsung 50" HD DLP
    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
    Lsi9's mains
    Lsi7's rear
    Lsic center
    12.1 SVS driver in 4.53 cuft. tube
    Harmony 880
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