A1UC Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Im just wondering , I have RF-7ll fronts and a RC-64ll Center along with RS-62ll surrounds . I just orderd a Pioneer SC-57 it will be here in a couple days . I also have a couple of amps sitting here Emotiva XPA-3 which right now is running my RF-7's and RC-64 along with my Integra 50.2 which runs the surrounds . Im not using the xpa-2 right now Do you think my SC-57 will be okay to run my setup with no amps at all ? I know the cats meow would be the xpa-3 for the surrounds and center and the xpa-2 for the rf-7's but Im hoping to down size a bit and mayber sell the amps to put towards a 8700UB projector and screen . Or do I just use all my hardware and wait till after xmas for my projector and screen . Is anyone running there HT just off of there avr ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 You've got the hardware... Try it both ways and see for yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechnut Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Not using an amp right now and I enjoy mine. Always wonder if ignorance is bliss though. I'll have one but I don't know what I'm missing right now as I haven't experienced it. Side note: have you compared 2ch music with you XPA-3 vs XPA-2?? Curious if there is an audible difference to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 That radio will run your speakers with power to spare.Will it be the ultimate? no, will it be awsome, yes.I run 83's with a 75 watt Harman, plenty power, I have a Carver amp just setting in my garage because I don't feel the need to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 i would think that overall you would get a better experience with the the rf-7's hooked up to a power amp but thats just me. let us know what you think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 I am more into HT than music , but to be honest I couldnt tell a diffrence between the XPA-2 and XPA-3 Im going to hook up the speakers with only the SC-57 and see how I like it . If I keep 1 amp it will be the XPA-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 the xpa-2 and xpa-3 i dont think would yield too much of a sound difference, i was talking about the difference between receiver and amp. My guess is that you will notice a difference of some sort. Receivers have a place in the market and part of that is space management. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Sorry was ment for this question Side note: have you compared 2ch music with you XPA-3 vs XPA-2?? Curious if there is an audible difference to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorm Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 On my RF-7s, they came alive when I added the XPA-5. They seem to love the extra power that the receiver, or my UPA-5 were giving them. I would go power amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechnut Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 the xpa-2 and xpa-3 i dont think would yield too much of a sound difference, i was talking about the difference between receiver and amp. My guess is that you will notice a difference of some sort. Receivers have a place in the market and part of that is space management. Yeah question was thrown for 2 ch. Wouldn't expect much in the HT front. I've seen others swear there was a big difference working the in 2ch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Yeah I pretty much decided that I will keep the XPA-3 and sell the XPA-2 reason being RF-7's 250W RC-64 200W RS-62's 150W XPA-3 200X3 so it would drive my front sound stage nice , and there is no reason the SC-57 cant drive the surrounds just fine . Like I said Im not into music , and if I was there is no way I would get rid of the XPA-2 for HT I feel the XPA-3 or XPA-5 are 2 best choices for a 5 ch setup Pioneer Elite SC-57 A/V Receiver HT Labs Measures HT Labs Measures Five channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads: 0.1% distortion at 115.1watts 1% distortion at 132.0 watts Seven channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads: 0.1% distortion at 109.6 watts 1% distortion at 123.7 watts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I recently replaced my XPA-3 with an XPA-2, for 2 channel music it definitely was a very nice change, for HT not nearly as much. The XPA-2 for fronts with either the XPA-3 or XPA-5 for center and surrounds definitely makes for a nice HT and music combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 I agree for music the XPA-2 is better than the XPA-3 I might just keep them both I dont know yet , Im running out of room to tuck things away . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitedemo Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I recently replaced my XPA-3 with an XPA-2, for 2 channel music it definitely was a very nice change, for HT not nearly as much. The XPA-2 for fronts with either the XPA-3 or XPA-5 for center and surrounds definitely makes for a nice HT and music combination. did the same thing, with same results music definitely is better, ht is the same, and they work awesome in ht combo like mentioned id keep the xpa 2/3 its pretty tough to beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I went back and forth with the same thing, Onkyo avr by itself or xpa3 and onkyo? I ended up selling both and bought xpa5 and onkyo pre pro. Love it. Dont get caught up in the wattage game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 I bought a SC-57 pioneer , its going back since Hdmi 1-2-3 dont work , but I tried it out . All I can say wow it really made my ht sound good with no amps . Now Im in a jam do I keep my integra 50.2 order another SC-57 or go with RX-A3010 from Yamaha I will also lool at some pre pros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I bought a SC-57 pioneer , its going back since Hdmi 1-2-3 dont work , but I tried it out . All I can say wow it really made my ht sound good with no amps . Now Im in a jam do I keep my integra 50.2 order another SC-57 or go with RX-A3010 from Yamaha I will also lool at some pre pros I will probably unload my Onkyo 5508 pre pro when the 5509 hits the US. FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 AV7005 vs 5508 Whats up with the 5509 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I think it has been released in the UK. Not sure when it hits the USA. difference is Audyssey XT32 on the 5508. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 "Automatic Continuous Change of Listening Modes and/or Remote Controller Commands are not accepted" Did you have to send yours in for this problem ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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