SDA-SRS Bi-Amped
I-SIG
Posts: 2,243
I thought I'd start my own thread to compliment Joe's about bi-amping the big SDA's.
On things like the saxophones, xylophones, horns, pianos, and cow bells the texture and detail is notable. Add to this more depth and you have a combo that's hard to beat. I feel like I'm getting the finesse of the MF A5 Integrated I had a few weeks with the impact and punch inherent of the Parasound's. That's like having your cake and eating it too. Not to mention the reduced sibilance in some vocal tracks that I thought was heavy reverb. It really adds up.
On top of all that, I noticed in more upbeat songs like some trance/techno that the mids and upper bass seemed to have more speed and attack. They seemed punchier but under more control if that is possible. The bass (in general) even seems smoother but still with a good amount of "growl."
As I said in Joe's thread, I think the HALO A21 and A23 are a very logical step-up from the standard Parasound offerings that are really bringin' it when paired together.
Wes
On things like the saxophones, xylophones, horns, pianos, and cow bells the texture and detail is notable. Add to this more depth and you have a combo that's hard to beat. I feel like I'm getting the finesse of the MF A5 Integrated I had a few weeks with the impact and punch inherent of the Parasound's. That's like having your cake and eating it too. Not to mention the reduced sibilance in some vocal tracks that I thought was heavy reverb. It really adds up.
On top of all that, I noticed in more upbeat songs like some trance/techno that the mids and upper bass seemed to have more speed and attack. They seemed punchier but under more control if that is possible. The bass (in general) even seems smoother but still with a good amount of "growl."
As I said in Joe's thread, I think the HALO A21 and A23 are a very logical step-up from the standard Parasound offerings that are really bringin' it when paired together.
Wes
Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums
Sony 75" Bravia 4K | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
Sony 75" Bravia 4K | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
Post edited by I-SIG on
Comments
-
here's my thread!
WesLink: http://polkarmy.com/forums
Sony 75" Bravia 4K | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d -
Good stuff bro. You are hearing the same things I heard/hear. I bet Louie will chime in on this one too.
-
hearingimpared wrote: »Good stuff bro. You are hearing the same things I heard/hear. I bet Louie will chime in on this one too.
I'd love to hear what he has to say.
I mentioned this in the Early's sub thread, but I think my SVS tube might be fast enough any more. That's kinda scary to me. Maybe I'm really reaching hi-fi now....
WesLink: http://polkarmy.com/forums
Sony 75" Bravia 4K | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
