MEH Synergy

The heart of the Impala SS is the LT1 V8, which pumped 260 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque through a column-shifted 4L60 transmission

Well that makes life easy, I'm going to best buy and dumping all my other amps, preamps and DACs. Why would ANYONE buy anything other than insignia brand? You would be a fool to buy anything else if everything sounds the same. Thanks for the enlightenment. What is weird is that there are so many audio companies in business for some time. I'm scratching my head as to why thay would be? Doesn't make sense if it is PROVEN that there is no difference.

Haha I hear ya. THE PROBLEM with these subs IMO is that they are notoriously power hungry. For home use, that wouldn't be necessary. I ran 500 WPC from the K2 to them and they sounded great, but a little too tame for my tastes. When power is fed to them, they come alive in a comical manner. These subs are well known in the pro scene. I had powered new JBL subs that I borrowed from a friend and I HATED them. I totally understand the one man band outlook however. Gig on.

Always wanted a grand national and or a late 90s SS impala.

I agree. If I couldn't have a crown I tech, Macro or K2, QSC plx amps are my first choice for affordable, bulletproof and excellent sounding amps. I am keeping a cheap, but wonderful sounding Crest VS900 to use with my KP-302s.

If you were reasonably local, I would welcome you in to take a listen to my main system. I have another pair of them with my 396s and they would sell themselves to you. I wouldn't need to say a word. These aren't your typical pro subs. They dig deep and are very musical for 18s. They blend very well with my 396s crossed at 65 hz. Friend of mine that is a bass head was amazed how well they blend and commented that he felt no need to turn them up above blended volume.

Beautiful work you guys do. VERY NICE.

Thanks. Haha yes. I ran it bridged and got half the output that it was rated for hahaha. But yes, I ran it bridged into the JBL subs I also have for sale it it is an EXCELLENT match in the home setting. 30 hz infrasonic filter is a nice touch as well. Wish my K2 had that....

Who's klipsch Pro speakers need some SERIOUS company?

Bump.

Too much gear. Plenty of trial and error. Finally found the right components for my needs. 2019 will be the year to enjoy it all. Interested in a single horn loaded sub to replace both of my 18"s. Hopefully GSG Audio can help me out there. Waiting on a response in thay department when they get some time.

If he hadn't, it would have just been a minor fender anyhow if you had money and no big deal.

Emotiva I don't have much experience with. I have heard the older I think first Gen monster stereo amp thay everyone seems to rave about on a pair of legacy focus speakers that I went to buy used and almost didn't buy the speakers as I hated the way the system sounded and the guy clearly knew his stuff and had spent plenty of time with positioning, cabling and was playing high res source. When I got them home they sounded night and day better. I have stayed away from EMO solely from thay experience. Anthem, I know ZERO about. What I linked you however, are quality affordable amps that are class A/b mosfet, which tend to have a pleasant sound to many from my experience.

This is a nice amp as well that is priced pretty high IMO. Should be some wiggle room here... I have owned the two channel version and can couch that is sounds very good, similar to parasound IMO https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649484394-bampk-reference-2007-s2-amplifier-with-obm/

On the cheap that will sound fantastic? BOOM: TWO amps. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis98eaa-b-k-components-st1430-tube

If it will help us Dodge those bimbos....

But, so far it's been fluid.

Doesn't it take four to get you to stop?

Oh good, the new #me too movement.

https://www.marklevinson.com/in-lexus.html I love me some boom car bass in the worst way possible.

Yes SIR! Will do

Wasn't my original posting, but that made me laugh out loud frankly. Pretty much every hifI shop or show I have been to was playing Diana Krall somewhere. Why it got a genuine chuckle out of me. No offense to anyone thay us into her music, just not my cup of tea.

That is hard to answer without much more info. Room size, eq or not? SPL preference? Does the AVR have proper ventilation? I think with proper ventilation and one of those fancy top mounted fans on top that @Youthman recommends, you will be OK. Personally, if you are going to keep your AVR, I would get a pro amp for the front two speakers if you are looking to stay at a reasonable budget (for 2 channel music) . Ideal scenario would be separate amp for all channels and at least using the AVR as the preamp. If you are happy with the sound, I say stop there, ventilate better and put a fan on top. I don't think you will "burn up" anything that way as long as you are monitoring your gear and not trying to push things to the limit regularly.

I have gotten a strong sense of the same. I bet this is a wonderful sounding unit, but it wouldn't fit my current needs. I am set. Just trying to help it move quickly.

Teacher says I don't read too well.