I think the 3rd xpa is overkill, the meters only move when playing music, meter is not existant during movies, oh and it’s loud but in a good way, rewatching movie collection and I’ve been listening to music lately, almost feels like I’m in high school again, these speakers rock
i wish Yamaha would release th spec of new pre amp if they are going to release, I need to know how many more channels I’m going to need, can’t decide to continue with emotiva for surrounds or pickup Yamaha power amp, the emo will of course match the other emo but the Yamaha will match looks with avr or pre amp, if no pre amp this year then rx-a3080 is in my sights
pb16 keeps up with the rf-7 iii effortlessly, I spend most time flipping between 60 and 80Hz on the avr, 80 puts bass in your chest but 60 has a more natural sound
running 3.1, need some rears to step up to 5.1 and reconnect ceiling speakers for 5.1.2. Also have 8 big buttkickers in couch on 2 1000w buttkickers amps so I guess technically 5.2.2