Love my Parasound amplifier! Your review is spot! Couldn't agree more! Not to mention John Curl enough said! Parasound can hang and at times surpass the high, high-end amplifiers so don't let price scare you
My Acurus 200xfive has been delivering ~non-stop since 2005. Started w a AE One dual mono pre, then put a CJ PV 14 tube hybrid in front, fresh Mullard 8008/6C4 and it’s quiet for another 4-5 years. Feeding JM Labs 913 Spectral’s w Emotiva basx 300 watt 12”. Still amazes me after all these years!
THX is a performance standard only (although it's also an ecosystem of sorts). They run several hundred tests on - in this case - power amplifiers to ensure the products can reproduce film sound at cinema reference level in rooms up to 3,000 cubic feet (THX Ultra2). THX is not mandatory, but it's a great guide if you're building out a quality home cinema. THX speaker certification ensures reference performance and audio dispersion characteristics to enhance dialogue intelligibility in the front soundstage and produce cinema-like spatial surround fields. (THX also has proprietary audio processing in AVRs and AVPs capable of up to 5.1 and 7.1 channels, but those technologies are not applicable to the latest immersive audio formats.)
I just bought a used Parasound A51 for $2200. Replaced a couple Crown amps, first the class D and then class A/B Crowns and there is no comparison. The dynamics and clarity with the parasound is superior even though the Crown pro amps were pushing more power.
I run the Parasound A-52+ and A-23+ with the high sensitivity Klipsch RF-7iii’s, RC-64iii, RP-502S’s, RP-150M’s, Marantz AV7705 and minidsp 2X4 HD tuned dual SVS PB-3000’s. The amplifiers run in class a frequently due to the high sensitivity of the Klipsch speakers. Very nice amplifiers!
I had ground loop noise at first and could not figure it until I read the A-52+ manual. The cable box was the cause. Added this and no more hissing.Ancable Ground Loop Isolator,Isolation Transformer,Hum/Buzz/Noise Eliminator for Cable TV
Junior OG I have the a52+ running Qacoustic concept 500’s & 300’s and I can’t here no noise with my ear pinned to the tweeter. Find the amp very clean with zero noise.
Hey HTD, absolutely parasound is van tastic Sounding stuff had a five channel in my system since 2008 has worked flawlessly sounds great would never even think of upgrading it and that’s really saying something as you know pretty high praise running a 5.2.2 right now will be buying another five channel parasound when my room is complete keep the videos coming have a good one🇺🇸👍
So is there a difference in tone/performance between the two? I have high sensitivity klipsch speakers and I don’t run 2 channel (large), so I don’t need the extra wattage, but I’m curious about the tonal differences if there are any..
You seem like someone I can trust. Been looking for good, somewhat recent reviews on a Rotel RMB-1585, Parasound A52+ and an A51. I agree that AMPS can be a onetime investment. Looking for a clean detailed sound and yet some warmth and for a 7.3 REL HT 3D home theater system, with an all B&W 606 and HTM6 and 8" in ceiling Atmos, surround setup. Will upgrade the front 3 speakers with nothing bigger than 705 S3 bookshelves and maybe an 8 series center channel or switch to Perilisten speaker for the front 3 and upgrade the rear surrounds with a higher level in ceiling speakers, and just use my ARCAM AVR10 run the Atmos speakers. Mostly watch movies but do some 2-channel listening. So which amp do I want? Read an older review on ROTEL 1585 vs Parasound A51, but how would an A52+ fair in that review. Thanks in advance for your answer. :-)
Thanks for the info about how they sound and performs, i've searched and seached - but couldn't find a definitive answer. Everyone says they love them both the A52+ and the A51, but i can't demo them - so again thanks for the review :)
Isn’t the THX certification more about the product meeting specific standards and specifications rather than the product being matched to source material in a THX format? IMAX enhanced is a format that you need a capable product to use, but I don’t think THX works like that now. Not 100% sure.
Hi, Im going to buy a new amplifier and I don't know which one is better, ATI AT 4007 or Parasound A51, what do you thing?. I have a Marantz av8802a pre. Thank you in advance
I own the A52+ and it powers my fronts, center and surrounds using a yamaha 2080 as a processor for home theater.The speakers are the Polk LSIM 707,706 and 702. Only odd thing is I find some male speaking voices to be a bit harsh at times in center channel. May just be the tone of the Polk speaker or that I can't sit further than 7.6 ft away.Wondered if you ran into this in your home theater setup? The amp is definitely a powerhouse for surround theater but I wonder if its a bit much for center channel?
I think your right its speakers. Parasounds are normally on the softer side but mostly neutral while still sounding natural. Try some placement then switch it out to see.
Parasound makes great products. I own the A21, A31, A23plus, and will be picking up the JC3 plus. The amps are several years old and they rock my movies in the home theater. Awesome stuff!!
Between you and all the other guys doing the home theater reviews, man!!!! I am a couple of grand in and still not done. It is an expensive hobby but life is short and you have to do what you enjoy. I am investing in two jtr’s next, upgraded to 6000 watts each this is on top of my already 2 pb16’s ultras to yup I know it’s a lot, but I’d rather have the horsepower than not. I’m a bass head.
Looking at A52 that has updated amp modules. I'm being told that now makes it like the a52+ model. ?? I"m newbie and don't know much. thanks. great review.
My sound system consists of 6 SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers (2 for the mains, 2 for the side channels, and 2 for the rears), an SVS Ultra Center speaker, 4 SVS Prime Elevation speakers ceiling mounted for Dolby Atmos and 2 SVS SB-3000 Subwoofers. The system is powered by a Parasound Halo A52+ 5 channel amplifier and a Yamaha Aventage RX-A8A 11 channel AVR with dual AC Infinity AIRCOM T9's keeping them cool, and all are connected to a Panamax M5400-PM Power Conditioner. The output power of this Living Room home theater system is 2,800 watts R.M.S.
You stated that both amps do class A for the first 25 watts but I read it's 10 watts. Can you confirm the 25 watts stat? Also, you never said which amp sounds better and why? I have 4 systems. My Sherbourn 5 channel amp is in the repair shop which is like a Bryston mono bloc with out the huge price tag. Thinking of the Parasound amps you reviewed. I have Klipsch speakers with efficiency ratings of over 99 so thinking the 52+ is enough but I really love the look of the big boy. Thanks for the great video. Home stereo is fun.
When we still can't even get high quality sound through streaming I don't see it happening either. I haven't seen an 8K display, but 1080P to 4K wasn't that big of a change visually and HDR is what pushed most people into getting new displays, but maybe 8K is a different story.
@@bigcrackrock The big problem is that ISPs won't offer enough bandwidth. 4K streams uncompressed between 45 - 125 Mbps. Seeing that most stream providers compress and strip audio out. Who is going to invest in 8K, until the full quality is available?
Parasound are fantastic. Great on owning these. I myself use Anthem Statement P5 as my main 5 channel. It's a pure monoblock on each channel and that runs $8200. That is the soul of my system. Can't fit in a rack, it needs to be on it's own. Nonetheless HTDude has awesome stuff.
Looking to sell my emo amps and go parasound maybe a a52+ and a31 to run my klipsch rf7iii, 64iii, 502s, 500sa. I have dual pb16 ultras and avm70 processor.
Hey bro I was hoping you could provide me with som insight, my father just bought the XPA-3 Gen 3 less than a month ago. It has been working flawlessly, until yesterday. We were watching golf , so not pushing it at all and the amp has lost all power? None of the other equipment lost power, he uses a base x for rear channels and the Marantz 7705 for processing. Everything is fine. All equipment is powered by the pano max. We have tried even plugging it into a separate outlet, and do not even get the orange power indicator? Do you have any idea what it might be?
Right now I'm trying to decide between the Parasound A52+, ATI AT527NC, AudioControl Savoy G4, and outlaw 7220 amp. Have you had any exposure to any of these and what are your thoughts. Also do you have any suggestions on Balanced XLR cables and what is the rack you are using currently?
What is the sound difference if using XLR vs RCA inputs? Any sound difference? Because one is labeled balance and unbalanced. And what do you think about the classic 2250 v2. Do they compare is sound quality to the halo?
Have been using A52 and A51 amps along with JC1 mono blocks for the front speakers , I love these amps , can’t say enough of good things for them , it’ has engaging and beautiful sound, using A51 for Center , Side and Back . A52 is connected to the 4 Atmos speakers ( overkill in my opinion but had 1 laying around ) and for the fronts I used to have JC1 mono blocks that got upgraded to Luxman M900U .... if you never tried parasoud you own it to yourself to try one ,
Have you A/Bd the 51 vs the 52s? I have super sensative speakers so I don’t think the extra headroom is needed, but is there a better tonality with the A51?
Hello! I have Parasound too/ Tell me please. How to cleanly and correctly wipe fingerprints on the front of the amplifier? ! Merry christmas and a happy new year
Monoprice thx 5-channel or emotive XPA g3 or these parasound? All great products...but which one is best period...which one is best for the money? (Then there’s outlaw)
im not really sure what you are asking. There are things that are less expensive and things that are more expensive. whats best for the money is relative. If you want performance then i would say go with parasound. If you want budget friendly solutions then look at the other two. None of these are the same in performance. In this case that performance costs a little more.
Do you hear a difference? I just added a 300wx7 amp and haven't seen or heard a difference in my HT. I'm disappointed in what amps do I was expecting a massive difference from the power in my receiver but no difference. I'm I missing what amps actually do?
Between amp manufacturers you’ll hear a difference. And anytime you change components in your system you’ll notice a difference if you are in tune to how it sounded while playing certain songs or movies. Adding the 300x7 amp you should have noticed you don’t have to turn your receiver up as high to get the desired volume. Did you redo the room calibration after adding the amp?
@@matt74834 yeah I did ARC about 5 times the results are all over the place and it does sound any more powerful as on the mrx 720 on its own not to mention that with the mrx I was only,using 7.2 with the amp I add 4 heights. I was expecting a huge difference also and from all the other guys using the amp I bought they all say its brutal but I'm thinking the amp is broken from new. Because if this is what amps do I'll save the 2K lol
@@Raritytuber mrx 720 using the preouts for LRC and 4 heights the receiver does my 4 surrounds and sub of course. I think the amp might have issues because even the heat from it is low after 6hrs last night no fan on it and listening at -5 the hottest it got was 32 and thats oddly low. The anthem with t10 fan runs at 28 and Xbox was at 32 with a small USB fan. The shop told me the amps run warm and fans are a must have to keep things nice so I know something is up as if only the signal is getting threw but no power is used. That the only explanation I have. I'm also getting lots of interference from 1 speaker changed wires cables no difference and even with the rca disconnected the speaker still does it and it shouldn't only when I take the wires off it stops. Its always the same modual on the amp that does the cracks and pops so it must be broke. I could have received a bad unit it happens.
@@taxi615 Okay! So Youthman said he also didn't hear a difference until he switched from an AVR to a dedicated prepro (in his case to the Marantz AV7705). The new AVRs from Marantz and Denon are also great with the new preamp mode by disconnecting the internal amps. Your preouts might also be clipping above a certain voltage by the way. Audioholics talks about it in their Marantz SR8015 video.
The Parasounds are more universal for both Music and HT. XPA lack a bit of sonic nuance and tonality so they don't sound as natural or detailed. emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/51292/xpa-gen3-parasound-2250-v2 This posting summarizes well. "The XPA sounds powerful (very strong bass, slap on your face kind) but a little too "dry" or synthetic? Compared to the Parasound which sounds softer, not "in your face" kind. XPA is BIG (I mean huge!), I think it's a waste of space for just two channels, the box is almost empty, so it probably lends itself better to a multi-channel uses (5,7, or more). The XPA is a very good amp but after listening to it and comparing to the Parasound, I will be returning the XPA."
If you have the budget or willing to make a budget for the Parasounds Go for it. If you stick with XPA just don't listen to Parasound after you may regret your purchase.
Just FYI: No movie is "mastered in THX", other than in a THX sound engineering room, which does still happen, yet not promoted like it once was. For clarity, THX isn't a sound mastering process like Dolby, DTS, or Auro3D. THX is a set of performance standards that audio, video, and/or theaters have to meet in order to become certified. In the past, a THX-certified product was a sign of assurance that the product meets "better than normal" standards of performance. Lack of marketing (other than gaming and headphones on THX's efforts) and lack of understanding in the marketplace has diminished the THX brand power. THX continues to represent a performance standard that makes a difference. Yes, it costs extra for THX certification, but so does Dolby, DTS, etc. If it says it on the product, you're paying extra for it.
High quality speakers are just as big an investment as amps and screens. Good quality loudspeakers will last for years and no need to really upgrade if you invest in a good set of speakers.
Great amps are expensive but will last much longer than a pre/pro. I've had my original Aragon 8008 BBs & X3's for a long time. Over those years, I've gone through multiple preamp/processors (it drives me nuts when a new video standard, or even a new connector is released). Parasond's are good, solid pieces.
Great issues covered with buy once cry once!!! I’m to the point that my projector is the only item that is replaceable. Stewart 13’ wide AT screen Trinnov Altitude32 processor modular upgrades Quested Professional Speakers MC2 Amps QSC Amps Oppo BD Player Panny BD Player Sony VW1100es Projector needs upgrading
Love my Parasound amplifier! Your review is spot! Couldn't agree more! Not to mention John Curl enough said! Parasound can hang and at times surpass the high, high-end amplifiers so don't let price scare you
My Acurus 200xfive has been delivering ~non-stop since 2005.
Started w a AE One dual mono pre, then put a CJ PV 14 tube hybrid in front, fresh Mullard 8008/6C4 and it’s quiet for another 4-5 years.
Feeding JM Labs 913 Spectral’s w Emotiva basx 300 watt 12”.
Still amazes me after all these years!
I have the Acurus A200 and A200x3. Think I bought in 1999. Sounds great.
I was looking at Parasound back the too.
THX is a performance standard only (although it's also an ecosystem of sorts). They run several hundred tests on - in this case - power amplifiers to ensure the products can reproduce film sound at cinema reference level in rooms up to 3,000 cubic feet (THX Ultra2). THX is not mandatory, but it's a great guide if you're building out a quality home cinema. THX speaker certification ensures reference performance and audio dispersion characteristics to enhance dialogue intelligibility in the front soundstage and produce cinema-like spatial surround fields. (THX also has proprietary audio processing in AVRs and AVPs capable of up to 5.1 and 7.1 channels, but those technologies are not applicable to the latest immersive audio formats.)
I just bought a used Parasound A51 for $2200. Replaced a couple Crown amps, first the class D and then class A/B Crowns and there is no comparison. The dynamics and clarity with the parasound is superior even though the Crown pro amps were pushing more power.
Nice Score!
Great advice about what items are investments and where to sink your cash into. Go Parasound!
I run the Parasound A-52+ and A-23+ with the high sensitivity Klipsch RF-7iii’s, RC-64iii, RP-502S’s, RP-150M’s, Marantz AV7705 and minidsp 2X4 HD tuned dual SVS PB-3000’s. The amplifiers run in class a frequently due to the high sensitivity of the Klipsch speakers. Very nice amplifiers!
do you have hiss or hum with the a52+ ?
i have never experienced any at all. Noise floor on these is just about silent
I had ground loop noise at first and could not figure it until I read the A-52+ manual. The cable box was the cause. Added this and no more hissing.Ancable Ground Loop Isolator,Isolation Transformer,Hum/Buzz/Noise Eliminator for Cable TV
Junior OG I have the a52+ running Qacoustic concept 500’s & 300’s and I can’t here no noise with my ear pinned to the tweeter. Find the amp very clean with zero noise.
@@robintodd3901 👍
I have the a52+ and I gotta say it’s an awesome amp. Very clean 👍
Hey HTD, absolutely parasound is van tastic Sounding stuff had a five channel in my system since 2008 has worked flawlessly sounds great would never even think of upgrading it and that’s really saying something as you know pretty high praise running a 5.2.2 right now will be buying another five channel parasound when my room is complete keep the videos coming have a good one🇺🇸👍
Bought the JC 5, 2 years ago. Richard Schram answered all of my questions personally. fantastic product and customer service. Never looked back.
I'm dying to see the final product. Good for you hey you only live once enjoy it. Hopefully I'l be in that same boat next year god willing.
So is there a difference in tone/performance between the two? I have high sensitivity klipsch speakers and I don’t run 2 channel (large), so I don’t need the extra wattage, but I’m curious about the tonal differences if there are any..
I want the Big 5 channel Parasound amp to go with my Parasound JC-1Mono blocks.
Bought the A52+ just for my Atmos height speakers... ALL FOUR! Not even using the 5th channel. So far, so good! 😎✌
You seem like someone I can trust. Been looking for good, somewhat recent reviews on a Rotel RMB-1585, Parasound A52+ and an A51. I agree that AMPS can be a onetime investment. Looking for a clean detailed sound and yet some warmth and for a 7.3 REL HT 3D home theater system, with an all B&W 606 and HTM6 and 8" in ceiling Atmos, surround setup. Will upgrade the front 3 speakers with nothing bigger than 705 S3 bookshelves and maybe an 8 series center channel or switch to Perilisten speaker for the front 3 and upgrade the rear surrounds with a higher level in ceiling speakers, and just use my ARCAM AVR10 run the Atmos speakers. Mostly watch movies but do some 2-channel listening. So which amp do I want? Read an older review on ROTEL 1585 vs Parasound A51, but how would an A52+ fair in that review. Thanks in advance for your answer. :-)
Been waiting a very long time for this review. Hopefully its 👍.
Thanks for the info about how they sound and performs, i've searched and seached - but couldn't find a definitive answer. Everyone says they love them both the A52+ and the A51, but i can't demo them - so again thanks for the review :)
Isn’t the THX certification more about the product meeting specific standards and specifications rather than the product being matched to source material in a THX format? IMAX enhanced is a format that you need a capable product to use, but I don’t think THX works like that now. Not 100% sure.
Hi, Im going to buy a new amplifier and I don't know which one is better, ATI AT 4007 or Parasound A51, what do you thing?. I have a Marantz av8802a pre.
Thank you in advance
I own the A52+ and it powers my fronts, center and surrounds using a yamaha 2080 as a processor for home theater.The speakers are the Polk LSIM 707,706 and 702. Only odd thing is I find some male speaking voices to be a bit harsh at times in center channel. May just be the tone of the Polk speaker or that I can't sit further than 7.6 ft away.Wondered if you ran into this in your home theater setup? The amp is definitely a powerhouse for surround theater but I wonder if its a bit much for center channel?
I think your right its speakers. Parasounds are normally on the softer side but mostly neutral while still sounding natural. Try some placement then switch it out to see.
You may have to upgrade the center?
Great video! Their on my radar now 😁 . Oh and finally football season is upon us !
Right on Tom. Kickoff tonight!
Parasound makes great products. I own the A21, A31, A23plus, and will be picking up the JC3 plus. The amps are several years old and they rock my movies in the home theater. Awesome stuff!!
sick! jc3+ is no joke
Between you and all the other guys doing the home theater reviews, man!!!! I am a couple of grand in and still not done.
It is an expensive hobby but life is short and you have to do what you enjoy. I am investing in two jtr’s next, upgraded to 6000 watts each this is on top of my already 2 pb16’s ultras to yup I know it’s a lot, but I’d rather have the horsepower than not. I’m a bass head.
sick jtr is big boy status !
Yes i can't wait for football to be back as well and more of your new home theater construction videos
Looking at A52 that has updated amp modules. I'm being told that now makes it like the a52+ model. ?? I"m newbie and don't know much. thanks. great review.
I once owned the parasound hca 2200 mkII. It was truely an ausome amp.
My sound system consists of 6 SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers (2 for the mains, 2 for the side channels, and 2 for the rears), an SVS Ultra Center speaker, 4 SVS Prime Elevation speakers ceiling mounted for Dolby Atmos and 2 SVS SB-3000 Subwoofers. The system is powered by a Parasound Halo A52+ 5 channel amplifier and a Yamaha Aventage RX-A8A 11 channel AVR with dual AC Infinity AIRCOM T9's keeping them cool, and all are connected to a Panamax M5400-PM Power Conditioner. The output power of this Living Room home theater system is 2,800 watts R.M.S.
cool setup my man
You stated that both amps do class A for the first 25 watts but I read it's 10 watts. Can you confirm the 25 watts stat? Also, you never said which amp sounds better and why? I have 4 systems. My Sherbourn 5 channel amp is in the repair shop which is like a Bryston mono bloc with out the huge price tag. Thinking of the Parasound amps you reviewed. I have Klipsch speakers with efficiency ratings of over 99 so thinking the 52+ is enough but I really love the look of the big boy. Thanks for the great video. Home stereo is fun.
Love my A52+. Next upgrade A21+. Parasound nuff said!
why is A21+ an upgrade?
I personally believe, that for 8K to become mainstream. Physical media has to come back, and it will be another format than disc.
When we still can't even get high quality sound through streaming I don't see it happening either. I haven't seen an 8K display, but 1080P to 4K wasn't that big of a change visually and HDR is what pushed most people into getting new displays, but maybe 8K is a different story.
@@bigcrackrock The big problem is that ISPs won't offer enough bandwidth. 4K streams uncompressed between 45 - 125 Mbps. Seeing that most stream providers compress and strip audio out. Who is going to invest in 8K, until the full quality is available?
@@moe61806
Most agreed.
How do you compare the old Sunfire TGA-7201 compared to this? Thank you
Parasound are fantastic. Great on owning these. I myself use Anthem Statement P5 as my main 5 channel. It's a pure monoblock on each channel and that runs $8200. That is the soul of my system. Can't fit in a rack, it needs to be on it's own.
Nonetheless HTDude has awesome stuff.
Looking to sell my emo amps and go parasound maybe a a52+ and a31 to run my klipsch rf7iii, 64iii, 502s, 500sa. I have dual pb16 ultras and avm70 processor.
Hey bro I was hoping you could provide me with som insight, my father just bought the XPA-3 Gen 3 less than a month ago. It has been working flawlessly, until yesterday. We were watching golf , so not pushing it at all and the amp has lost all power? None of the other equipment lost power, he uses a base x for rear channels and the Marantz 7705 for processing. Everything is fine. All equipment is powered by the pano max. We have tried even plugging it into a separate outlet, and do not even get the orange power indicator? Do you have any idea what it might be?
Hi Home Theater Dude I brought 2 of the 21+ Bi -Amped , what type of speaker wires do you like to use.
Canare starquad
Right now I'm trying to decide between the Parasound A52+, ATI AT527NC, AudioControl Savoy G4, and outlaw 7220 amp. Have you had any exposure to any of these and what are your thoughts. Also do you have any suggestions on Balanced XLR cables and what is the rack you are using currently?
Thanks for the review, these amps are definitely on the wish list! Curious what amplification are you using for your 6 Atmos speakers?
he was using arcam p1000 for atmos
he said he will buy another halo a52+ for atmos
Waste of a good amp for atmos, overkill.
David Clarkson I’m using A52 for atoms and agree it’s a complete overkill , just happen to have it around so just ended up using it ,
no amp is a waste. that is ampist talk and i dont stand for it
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude did you buy a second a52+ for atmos ?
Do you think the A52+ will be good paired with the JC5? Thank you
Great review & information.
Thanks so much!
What amp do you yse to run your atmos speakers
Nice channel man, could you please tell me if the marantz 8015 is a very big upgrade from my Yamaha 3080? I am not sure if do the change
To use them though need xlr outputs from avr? Are there any similar type of product not requiring and xlr input?
you can use rca from avr
Parasound makes some very nice amps!!
From a distance your logo looks like a face hugger , nice video.
In Australia the A51 is $10,000 found one 7 years old for $5000
Chris if you had to pick between parasound and say a comparable amp from audiocontrol which one are you going with?
i like parasound but audiocontrol is clean and fits a great price point. hard choice
What is the sound difference if using XLR vs RCA inputs? Any sound difference? Because one is labeled balance and unbalanced. And what do you think about the classic 2250 v2. Do they compare is sound quality to the halo?
the parasound soul is still there. they are offering them as new again too. so thats cool
Wondering about a52 vs the monolith 5 or 7 channel? Anyone have both or heard both?
Thank you for this video!
Have been using A52 and A51 amps along with JC1 mono blocks for the front speakers , I love these amps , can’t say enough of good things for them , it’ has engaging and beautiful sound, using A51 for Center , Side and Back . A52 is connected to the 4 Atmos speakers ( overkill in my opinion but had 1 laying around ) and for the fronts I used to have JC1 mono blocks that got upgraded to Luxman M900U .... if you never tried parasoud you own it to yourself to try one ,
Since you use so much Parasound gear to power your system, I am curious to know what you enjoy so much about 'The Parasound Sound"
Thanks
Have you A/Bd the 51 vs the 52s? I have super sensative speakers so I don’t think the extra headroom is needed, but is there a better tonality with the A51?
Hello!
I have Parasound too/
Tell me please.
How to cleanly and correctly wipe fingerprints on the front of the amplifier?
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Merry christmas and a happy new year
What brand for a more Neutral/bright in the same Midfi Range?
Anthem MCA gen 2 series
The Parasound A51 retails here in Australia for $11,495 au dollars. And the A52+ retails for $6,595 au dollars grand total of $18,090 au dollars.
Monoprice thx 5-channel or emotive XPA g3 or these parasound? All great products...but which one is best period...which one is best for the money? (Then there’s outlaw)
im not really sure what you are asking. There are things that are less expensive and things that are more expensive. whats best for the money is relative. If you want performance then i would say go with parasound. If you want budget friendly solutions then look at the other two. None of these are the same in performance. In this case that performance costs a little more.
That Home Theater Dude well said friend. Going with parasound! Spoiled for choices at the moment...What a great time to be a consumer!
Most people dont understand you really dont need all that power in all the channels .The biggest rabbit hole I went down
Do you hear a difference? I just added a 300wx7 amp and haven't seen or heard a difference in my HT. I'm disappointed in what amps do I was expecting a massive difference from the power in my receiver but no difference. I'm I missing what amps actually do?
Between amp manufacturers you’ll hear a difference. And anytime you change components in your system you’ll notice a difference if you are in tune to how it sounded while playing certain songs or movies. Adding the 300x7 amp you should have noticed you don’t have to turn your receiver up as high to get the desired volume. Did you redo the room calibration after adding the amp?
Are you using an AVR with preouts or a prepro?
@@matt74834 yeah I did ARC about 5 times the results are all over the place and it does sound any more powerful as on the mrx 720 on its own not to mention that with the mrx I was only,using 7.2 with the amp I add 4 heights. I was expecting a huge difference also and from all the other guys using the amp I bought they all say its brutal but I'm thinking the amp is broken from new. Because if this is what amps do I'll save the 2K lol
@@Raritytuber mrx 720 using the preouts for LRC and 4 heights the receiver does my 4 surrounds and sub of course. I think the amp might have issues because even the heat from it is low after 6hrs last night no fan on it and listening at -5 the hottest it got was 32 and thats oddly low. The anthem with t10 fan runs at 28 and Xbox was at 32 with a small USB fan. The shop told me the amps run warm and fans are a must have to keep things nice so I know something is up as if only the signal is getting threw but no power is used. That the only explanation I have. I'm also getting lots of interference from 1 speaker changed wires cables no difference and even with the rca disconnected the speaker still does it and it shouldn't only when I take the wires off it stops. Its always the same modual on the amp that does the cracks and pops so it must be broke. I could have received a bad unit it happens.
@@taxi615 Okay! So Youthman said he also didn't hear a difference until he switched from an AVR to a dedicated prepro (in his case to the Marantz AV7705). The new AVRs from Marantz and Denon are also great with the new preamp mode by disconnecting the internal amps. Your preouts might also be clipping above a certain voltage by the way. Audioholics talks about it in their Marantz SR8015 video.
Congrats on over 50 million subs.
Toby Hines 50 k dude
@@user-ep7el6vt7o 10 million views and 50 million subs seem right
shoooot i wish. Id have bieber money with that
Compared to XPA3 or XPA5 how do these guys perform?
The Parasounds are more universal for both Music and HT. XPA lack a bit of sonic nuance and tonality so they don't sound as natural or detailed. emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/51292/xpa-gen3-parasound-2250-v2
This posting summarizes well. "The XPA sounds powerful (very strong bass, slap on your face kind) but a little too "dry" or synthetic? Compared to the Parasound which sounds softer, not "in your face" kind. XPA is BIG (I mean huge!), I think it's a waste of space for just two channels, the box is almost empty, so it probably lends itself better to a multi-channel uses (5,7, or more). The XPA is a very good amp but after listening to it and comparing to the Parasound, I will be returning the XPA."
A lot of this has to do with Amp topology and parts selection voicing the amp as you will, which is where the costs come in along with sheer quality.
If you have the budget or willing to make a budget for the Parasounds Go for it. If you stick with XPA just don't listen to Parasound after you may regret your purchase.
nice equipment well worth the money you would pay if its in your budget..
Very good reviewer.
great audiophile amps
Just FYI: No movie is "mastered in THX", other than in a THX sound engineering room, which does still happen, yet not promoted like it once was. For clarity, THX isn't a sound mastering process like Dolby, DTS, or Auro3D. THX is a set of performance standards that audio, video, and/or theaters have to meet in order to become certified. In the past, a THX-certified product was a sign of assurance that the product meets "better than normal" standards of performance. Lack of marketing (other than gaming and headphones on THX's efforts) and lack of understanding in the marketplace has diminished the THX brand power. THX continues to represent a performance standard that makes a difference. Yes, it costs extra for THX certification, but so does Dolby, DTS, etc. If it says it on the product, you're paying extra for it.
...... i agree with most of that.
High quality speakers are just as big an investment as amps and screens. Good quality loudspeakers will last for years and no need to really upgrade if you invest in a good set of speakers.
First view and first comment bro nice review
Home theater dude is the best dude
He’s the ONLY dude! I drool for all this equipment!
He rules UA-cam
Thanks dudes
Nord 252 is my choice
I can attest to the quality of Parasound Amps. I have 2x HCA 2003 and they are still running strong!
Great amps are expensive but will last much longer than a pre/pro. I've had my original Aragon 8008 BBs & X3's for a long time. Over those years, I've gone through multiple preamp/processors (it drives me nuts when a new video standard, or even a new connector is released). Parasond's are good, solid pieces.
Great issues covered with buy once cry once!!! I’m to the point that my projector is the only item that is replaceable.
Stewart 13’ wide AT screen
Trinnov Altitude32 processor modular upgrades
Quested Professional Speakers
MC2 Amps
QSC Amps
Oppo BD Player
Panny BD Player
Sony VW1100es Projector needs upgrading
You take that back right now. The A51 is soooo sexy!!!
Expensive?🤣 gtf outta here. U americans pays half the prize that we do. Nice vid and love the channel🤗
09:08 I can barely freaking understad with 2chainz blattering in the background..
It was a soundbyte I put in when I was saying two channel. You are the first to notice.
Whoosh
Run higher crossovers on speakers let your subs do their job no need to run external amplifier.