tmilam Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I have a Denon 3805 coupled with a RC 7, RF 7's, and RB5 II's for my rear surrounds. I like the features of the 3805, but would like to have some more headroom in the amplification area. How do Adcom amps, say the 5503, sound with these speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jephdood Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I dunno specifically about that model, but I had always heard Adcom amps were a little harsh sounding in the upper octaves and upper mid-bass. Good power, but musicality was a little suspect. Some good alternatives would be Parasound, Rotel, Aragon, Acurus.. Hope this helps a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 The B&K Reference amps and Sunfire have better reputations when you get to 200 watts per channel. There are others that have a good reputation as well. The Adcom 5503 is a good amp IMO, but others are better with Klipsch. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Aragon amps with Klipsch speakers! Audition Aragon if you possibly can. Rotel and B&W are excellent choices as well. I owned Rotel for a while and I'd buy a Rotel amp again long before Adcom. Rotel is a family owned business from the UK with a Long standing reputation for quality; they also have an excellent warranty: 5 years parts and labor if you buy from an authorized dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiob Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Adcom are very bright for horns, I have tried them with K horns and chorus2s, theyll rock loud and harsh. Ever consider tubes? If not, you will, and youll keep your klipsch around a long time. Adcom, youll sell the amp or the speakers. Or throw rock parties.....IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmilam Posted September 13, 2004 Author Share Posted September 13, 2004 Well, the reason that I was asking is because I would like to get a 200 wpc 3 channel amp, but they are rarely found in my price range. I really don't want to go higher than $600 if at all possible, and this was an opportunity to get one. But I want it to sound right. I have hardwood floors and a lot of drywall in my HT/living room and I would rather have a smoother/warmer sounding amp to couple with these speakers. I have seen some Acurus amps in this price range with 200 wpc/3channels--how do they measure up on the whole with these speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Acurus will go well with Klipsch. Go for it if the deal is in order. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Instead of buying a different amp to try to "bettter" the sound, buy a book on acoustics and spend just $ 250 on acoustical products for your room. You will get better results, by treating the room, instead of changing components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 nothing wrong with the "newer" Adcom, North American owned again. I ran an Adcom GFA-585LE, GFA-545II, and GFA-535, through a set of Klipschorns and Hersey II's, the 585LE was sweet with my KHorns.. May be called the cheapmans hifi, but it sounds fine to me and above average, plus I noticed a couple of years back Pics from Hope, AK and Klipsch with Adcom power and Monstercable and Khorns, actual pics from the first trip to Klipsch(Hope, members posted).....PWK can't be that wrong... PS. Additional Adcom products owned: GTP500II, GCD750, GCD500(5 disk), ACE-515 Enhancer, G? speaker selector box 3 sets. I liked the product with no complaints... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmilam Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 Sorry to pick on ya Boomer but since I'm from Arkansas--you really mean Hope, AR instead of Hope, AK don't you? Unless there's a town named Hope in Alaska. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I agree with Mike, however -- better gear does make a huge difference too. Since you haven't jumped on the gear merry-go-round yet, you should take his advice seriously and do some things with the room first. After you get that under control -- you can work on upgrades. I have a feeling that no matter what you do with gear -- the hardwood floor and bare walls are going to kill you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I heard adcom was made by rotel is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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