Thaddeus Smith Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I know this is a classic "try it and let us know", but I thought I'd ask here before I go through the effort of re-cabling and re-running calibration software. I've got a 3.5wpc SEP that's not being used and it's killing me. I also only have one system right now. My HT setup is 4.2 and my mains are La Scalas. Side surrounds, no center. I'm thinking about putting the SEP into place for the mains, but wondering if it'll run out of steam during action movie transients, etc. I hate having it in a box unused and really don't want to go through the process of switching cables around and re-calibrating every time I want to use it for music. There will be some family training to make sure it's turned off/on as needed, but that's easy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I've tried my Dennis had sep at 8-10 wpc R/L and it was good for things smooth and musical, but doesn't have the immediacy and strength to run with the big dogs of Home Theater duty when big transitional elements and immediate power is needed. It worked, but it wasn't impressive or ideal for me personally... but try it out and let us know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 Yeah, sorta figured that would be the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel TJ Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I ran a Musical Paradise MP-301 (~6 watt SEP) through the pre-outs on my HT receiver, powering my La Scala mains for a few years. I think it sounded fine and had plenty of power. Granted, I am using a THT sub, so bass response was well taken care of. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Having 104dB speakers does make a difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I used a Wright Sound 3.5 watt SET amp to run my front two channels which were Klipschorns and it did just fine. I can't remember if I had them set to small or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 I was quite content with abandoning the idea after schu posted, but now you guys aren't helping. Plenty of subs here, so I won't be running full range on the mains. I'll see if I can bribe the family to leave for a bit so I can play with wires and calibration in silence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 try it! there's no reason you cant live with it, but in comparison to my class D amplification it was no contest. explosions and LFE is amazingly good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Nod, I'll play around with it. The avr isn't burdened, I just hate having gear that sits around unused and don't have plans for a second system any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 are you playing any 5.1 music? there it will shine via preout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Only with concert blu-ray's, otherwise all of my music is stereo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Ill let you know mikey... I think I just bought another pair of Monoblock tubeys. gonna try at least LCR config Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 You need 5x the power to cover the transients and not go into clipping. So, if you’re running at a watt, you need 5 watts. 3dB is half power, and you lose 3dB with each doubling of distance. If you’re only starting with a couple of watts, and sit 10 feet back - you can forget about realistic live listening levels or a dynamic theater experience. Well, “little girl and guitar” might sound okay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Hey mikey... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 On 4/7/2018 at 11:37 AM, Schu said: Hey mikey... So what's the verdict? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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