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EAD lacks power compared to Sherbourn

I just picked up and EAD Powermaster 1000. It is replacing a sherbourn 5/1500a. The EAD has a cleaner and more musical sound but has a much lower output (volume). They are both rated 200 wpc. I'm wondering if I bought a problem. It sounds good but I'm running my prepro (Sunfire TGII) at a much higher level...is there a way do a simple check with a volt meter?
Thanks
truthrider
truthrider OP
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I'm running movies at ~ -20bd (whatever that means).
sean
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What impedance and sensitivity are your speakers rated at? I would agree that having to run the TG II at -20 would equate to very low sensitivity on the part of the EAD. My modified Sunfire Signatures are pretty well roaring by the time i get to -25 with 86 dB 4 ohm speakers.

Have you tried contacting EAD or your local dealer about this? Sean
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truthrider OP
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Hey Sean,
The speakers are Seas driven DIY based on the Odin Mk3- this is essentially the Tyler Linbrook. I recently purchased the EAD used from an audiogoner. I've heard that EAD is not too good with customer service. I was considering bringing it to Music Lovers in Berkeley for a check up. I does sound very good- just seems to lack the punch.
sean
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Are you running in XLR or RCA mode? The TG II works much better out of the XLR's. Sean
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distortion
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FWIW, the input sensitivity on the Sherbourn is 1.1v (I think) and the EAD is 2.4v (again, I think). I dont recall the impedances at all, sorry. (probably in the usual 10k to 50k range)
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