Steve(412)

Thank you for the input. It is appreciated. Seems like the Parasound is the way to go.

That price is for new.

Thank you Kalifornian. This would be my first time adding an amp to a receiver. I'm trying to not make a big mistake and I'm hoping that adding an amp will make a difference. I feel like I can get so much more out of the CW III's, or at least I hope to. I found the a23+ for $1295, free shipping. Out the door, the 2 Outlaw 2220's would be around $799 delivered. This is what has given me hesitation, purely looking at price.

Hello all. Having a decision making issue, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. And I'll apologize in advance if this wasn't submitted in the proper format or under the correct topic. I'm new at this. Currently looking at a Parasound s23+ for my HT setup for 2 channel listening. Also considering the Outlaw 2220's (pair). And maybe the Emotiva (2 or 3 channel). I have a Marantz 7012 at the core of my 7.2.2 setup. Cornwall III's for L and R speakers. And a Bluesound node 2i for streaming. I'm leaning towards the Parasound, but wasn't sure if the Outlaw (more power and less expensive) may be the better route. Thank you, Steve

Copied this from Sony's site. This is how I have the 2-channel set up.

Thanks Youthman. Funny thing is that I haven't come close to full volume and I know the RF's will take anything that I throw at it. BTW, Impressive list of audio equipment.

Again, I've also heard the same about adding an amp, and that I wouldn't benefit from the addition of the 5000. The RF's are by far the best sounding speaker that i have ever heard/owned, I guess I want to see how if there is anything that I could do to make them even better.

They are Bi-apmed. I read that you can get greater sound using that method, but have also read that it doesn't really make that much of a difference.

First time posting, so apologies for mistakes or poor posting etiquette. I purchased the RF-7ii speakers and matching RF-64 ii center channel a few months back, it was my first time "investing" in speakers. I'm always owned klipsch speakers; towers, bookshelf, computer, earpods, etc. My current set-up is a sony STR-DN1070 AVR pushing about 165 watts per channel. The RF's are bi-amped. I've been very happy with the sound and clarity of my set-up, I have a smaller apartment currently, and purchased the RF's to force me to buy a house... With that said, would adding an Outlaw 5000 amp to the set-up make any difference? I understand that adding an amp to anything will make it sound better, but is it a noticeable difference? If so, could you share your experience? The 5000 is currently $599.00 and from the reviews that I've read, it is a great amp for the money. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this. Steve