How well am I powering my 15's?

PSOVLSK
PSOVLSK Posts: 5,316
edited January 2008 in Electronics
Currently using an Adcom GFA 6000. I see lots of talk hear about 200wpc minimum, but I wonder how significant the improvement in sound would be. How much should I expect to spend on a used amp to get significant improvement over the Adcom??

I will add that I'm VERY happy with the sound now, but it's hard not to wonder what you might be missing.
Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2008
    Well, let me start that if you are very happy with the sound, keep it! The ultimate goal with a system is to get something that you think sound good, so it sounds like your there.

    However, 100wpc is not a whole like on the LSis like you were saying. A more powerful amp can make a big difference when it comes to bass extension and detail. It can really "bring speakers to life". Adcom is a good midfi amp. You could try to bi-amp the LSis and see what you think about that as a starting block.
    Jake
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,316
    edited January 2008
    Thanks zingo. I really wanted to bi-amp when I got the Adcom, but my setup isn't condusive to doing so. I guess I'll stick with what I've got for now unless I find a great deal on a more powerful amp.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited January 2008
    150wpc @ 4ohms for the front channels, and nice other specs. I'd say you're going just fine.
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  • Gizmo99
    Gizmo99 Posts: 169
    edited January 2008
    My Amp arrives this Thursday. I will post a review. However I am comparing an amp versus no amp which apparently will big a giagantic difference.
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-5
    Front: LSI15
    Center: LSIC
    Sourround: FxiA4
    Rear: Fxi3
    Sub: Bic H100
    TV: Sony 52' XBR4


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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2008
    Sorry if I was a little confusing. My idea is, just for day, try bi-amping the LSis and see if it makes a difference to you. After your listening test, you can put everything back the way it was. It's just a way for you to get another perspective without getting new equipment.
    Jake
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,316
    edited January 2008
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    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,316
    edited January 2008
    zingo wrote: »
    Sorry if I was a little confusing. My idea is, just for day, try bi-amping the LSis and see if it makes a difference to you. After your listening test, you can put everything back the way it was. It's just a way for you to get another perspective without getting new equipment.

    I didn't understand, but I'm probably just a little slow:o This is a good idea and I may have to give it a shot on Saturday.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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