@noble100 Good points regarding the sub--that's a possibility as well. I've seen some good reviews about the REL subs. My budget is around $2k so the D-Sonic would be fine if I decide to do that. I didn't realize there were subwoofer 'sets' like the Swarm. Very interesting indeed. I've learned so much from being in these forums. I had a sub and satellites (from Canton) years ago and they were quite nice. I sold them many years ago and never owned another sub since. Definitely something to consider.
High end Class D amps?
Just an observation and a question. Are there 'high end' Class D amps out there that are just as good as Class A, A/B amps? I realize that's a sensitive question to some and I mean no disrespect---but whenever I see others' hifi systems on social media, all of the amps are A or A/B. There's always Pass, McIntosh, Moon, Luxman, Accuphase, etc. Where are the Class Ds? For folks out there that want more power for less efficient speakers and can't afford the uber expensive Class As, A/Bs, what is there to choose from that's close to those brands? Thanks
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Hello bluorion, The more I thought about your system needs and the more I thought about how much multiple subs improved my system's bass realism and bass dynamic punch, the more I think it's likely to be a very good solution/upgrade for your system. The Swarm 4-sub system would provide near state of the art bass performance throughout your entire room and integrate seamlessly with virtually any type or model of main speakers that you use now or in the future. You'd just need to optimally adjust the level and crossover frequency controls on the supplied 1,000 watt class AB sub amp/control unit when you switch speakers. A pair of REL or SVS SB-1000 subs would also provide very good bass performance at your designated listening seat. This option would be about $1,000 less expensive but you'd need to optimally position each sub in your room, and in relation to your designated listening seat, using the 'sub crawl method' (you can google it or I could explain it to you) and optimally set the volume level and crossover frequency controls on each sub, rather than once for all 4 subs on the Swarm's amp/control unit. I think you'd probably like one of these bass sub solutions best because: 1. It would provide significantly improve your overall system bass power, extension, dynamics and impact. 2. The bass will also sound faster, smoother, more detailed and well blended with your main speakers 3. You'll perceive the stereo sound stage image as being larger, more detailed and clearly defined as well as more 3 dimensional and real. It's my opinion that one of these sub options will provide more overall dynamic punch to your system than the addition of a high powered class D amp. But, of course, it's your system and your choice. Tim |
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6s0Csw7PEwKOt76CL9ZtA Try this link. He reviews and he has a class D amps. |
Any amps do, but react differently to it, - phase angle when combined with the speakers impedance is called EPDR (equivalent peak dissipation resistance) and is what the amp really sees. And it’s that combination that’s presented to amps, by many speakers, that can freak them out. Dismiss amp builder that says it a furphy,https://www.dictionary.com/browse/furphy Here is just the Wilson Alexia, it rated as a 4ohm speaker, but!! combine that with the -phase angle it’s got and the amp sees 0.9ohm in the low bass!!!! https://ibb.co/Zzsqsr0 https://www.stereophile.com/images/718WAlex2fig1.jpg Cheers George |
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