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higgins79
higgins79 Posts: 72
edited April 2006 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
other than the price what do you guys think of the monster power amps. ( again, price aside) i have the chance to pick one up so i wanted some opinions on it
TV ................Sony kdl52xbr4
Reciever ........Denon AVR 988
Amp -............Monster MPA 2250
Bluray............Sony PS3 (80gig)
Hddvd............xbox 360 Hddvd
Power centers.Monster 3600II & 2600II & 1600 x2
Voltage..........Monster AVS 2000
Fronts ...........polk Rti12s
Center ..........polk Csi5
Rears.............polk Fxi5s
Sub ..............Infinity PS12
cables............Monster / DIY
Video games...XBOX 360 / Wii
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited April 2006
    http://www.polkaudio.com/justin/Monster_Adcom_Shootout.pdf
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  • higgins79
    higgins79 Posts: 72
    edited April 2006
    very informative article thank you
    TV ................Sony kdl52xbr4
    Reciever ........Denon AVR 988
    Amp -............Monster MPA 2250
    Bluray............Sony PS3 (80gig)
    Hddvd............xbox 360 Hddvd
    Power centers.Monster 3600II & 2600II & 1600 x2
    Voltage..........Monster AVS 2000
    Fronts ...........polk Rti12s
    Center ..........polk Csi5
    Rears.............polk Fxi5s
    Sub ..............Infinity PS12
    cables............Monster / DIY
    Video games...XBOX 360 / Wii
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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited April 2006
    Higgins - I own the 2250, I purchased it on a whim during the closeout of The Good Guys. I couldn't pass the 50% off. My only regret. I didn't buy the 3250, and another 2250 to Bi-amp my SRS 1.2's. Another 2250 is on my short list to get this year. You will not be dissapointed. I have had the power meters peg over 500W on both sides during dynamic passages of movies, and it never ever seems to be the limit on this amp.

    Good Luck

    Scott
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited April 2006
    The design is outsourced, but the monster stigma stays. So- resale sucks, but they're cheap on the used market.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • higgins79
    higgins79 Posts: 72
    edited April 2006
    gives me something to think about. i was thinking about getting two of the outlaw monoblock amps one for each of my rti12s but the deal on the monster amp seemed good i just was unsure of it due to the "bad" name monster seems to have on alot of forums. anyway time to empty the piggy bank i can't go for ever powering my speakers with just the avr. thanks guys!
    TV ................Sony kdl52xbr4
    Reciever ........Denon AVR 988
    Amp -............Monster MPA 2250
    Bluray............Sony PS3 (80gig)
    Hddvd............xbox 360 Hddvd
    Power centers.Monster 3600II & 2600II & 1600 x2
    Voltage..........Monster AVS 2000
    Fronts ...........polk Rti12s
    Center ..........polk Csi5
    Rears.............polk Fxi5s
    Sub ..............Infinity PS12
    cables............Monster / DIY
    Video games...XBOX 360 / Wii
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  • higgins79
    higgins79 Posts: 72
    edited April 2006
    got one more question with an amp (outlaw monster etc any really it doesn't matter) my component rack runs up flush against the sides of my equipment is top and back ventilation enough on an amp?
    TV ................Sony kdl52xbr4
    Reciever ........Denon AVR 988
    Amp -............Monster MPA 2250
    Bluray............Sony PS3 (80gig)
    Hddvd............xbox 360 Hddvd
    Power centers.Monster 3600II & 2600II & 1600 x2
    Voltage..........Monster AVS 2000
    Fronts ...........polk Rti12s
    Center ..........polk Csi5
    Rears.............polk Fxi5s
    Sub ..............Infinity PS12
    cables............Monster / DIY
    Video games...XBOX 360 / Wii
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited April 2006
    You'll have to look at the specs fo the amps you're interested in to know for sure. Generally eight inches above the amp and 1-2 on the sides.
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited April 2006
    Definitely give it plenty on top. The sides will vary; look for any vent or heat sinks on the sides... for example, Adcoms generally don't have any, so they'd be fine with not much clearance.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • higgins79
    higgins79 Posts: 72
    edited April 2006
    i have five inches on the top, infinite space behind and about a millimiter or two on the sides. ( my hk 635 is in the same boat should i be conserned that it is only breathing on the top and rear?)
    TV ................Sony kdl52xbr4
    Reciever ........Denon AVR 988
    Amp -............Monster MPA 2250
    Bluray............Sony PS3 (80gig)
    Hddvd............xbox 360 Hddvd
    Power centers.Monster 3600II & 2600II & 1600 x2
    Voltage..........Monster AVS 2000
    Fronts ...........polk Rti12s
    Center ..........polk Csi5
    Rears.............polk Fxi5s
    Sub ..............Infinity PS12
    cables............Monster / DIY
    Video games...XBOX 360 / Wii
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