I have an opportunity to buy a used X5. The seller says running my Revel Performa speakers bi-amped with one channel for mids/highs and another for bass would sound better than an X150.5 (comparable price). The seller said doubling the wattage/current and transistors per speaker would help get the most out of them. Wikipedia says the differences in bi-amping are subtle if noticable at all. Would you agree?
I do know there were some improvements in the X.5 line in increasing output devices and biasing but I have never heard any Pass amp so this is all based on reading online. Some people write the x.5 is very different and others say they sound similar.
Of course things are system dependent. Using a Marantz AV7005 Pre/pro. The best way to answer would be pay for shipping for both and return the one that loses the shootout. I was just wondering if the logic made sense to those who understand these things better than I. Which would you choose?
Thanks!
I do know there were some improvements in the X.5 line in increasing output devices and biasing but I have never heard any Pass amp so this is all based on reading online. Some people write the x.5 is very different and others say they sound similar.
Of course things are system dependent. Using a Marantz AV7005 Pre/pro. The best way to answer would be pay for shipping for both and return the one that loses the shootout. I was just wondering if the logic made sense to those who understand these things better than I. Which would you choose?
Thanks!
IMHO, the wikipedia article is largely correct. For the most part, "Biampable" speakers just give the dealer a chance to sell more amps and cables (the really high profit item).
The situation that I can think of where it might make sense is if the speaker drops to a very low impedance in the crossover region. So crazy low that a single amp would run out of steam (current capability) What do you think the possibility is that one of Papa Pass's audio arc welders running out of current? You don't mention which Performas you have but a quick search showed 3 models didn't drop below 3 ohms.
If I were in your shoes I wouldn't consider biamping. Spend the money you'll save on source equipment or better yet, music.
I have not heard any commercial Pass products, but I doubt you can go wrong whatever you do. Up to you, but why not go for the current product? It will handle your speakers with ease.
The situation that I can think of where it might make sense is if the speaker drops to a very low impedance in the crossover region. So crazy low that a single amp would run out of steam (current capability) What do you think the possibility is that one of Papa Pass's audio arc welders running out of current? You don't mention which Performas you have but a quick search showed 3 models didn't drop below 3 ohms.
If I were in your shoes I wouldn't consider biamping. Spend the money you'll save on source equipment or better yet, music.
I have not heard any commercial Pass products, but I doubt you can go wrong whatever you do. Up to you, but why not go for the current product? It will handle your speakers with ease.
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