brandon77
Novice Member
- Marantz AV7704 pre-amp
- Marantz 7055 5-Ch Amp: 140W(8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz) x5
- Triad Silver Inroom LCR Monitors: Recommended Amp Power 50-200 watts
Impedance - 4 ohms
Sensitivity (db 1watt/1meter) - 92.5
Anechoic Frequency Response 70Hz-20kHz
- Triad Silver inroom Subs (2): Anechoic Frequency Response - 20Hz-200Hz
F3 -3db 20
Woofer Type - Ultra-low distortion aluminum cone woofer
Woofer Size - 12" /30cm
Sub Amp Type - Class A/B RackAmp
Sub Amp Power - 700 watts
- Triad Bronze Surrounds (sound fine).
Bottom line: at volume level 50 the overall sound is not much above a 2-3 person conversation. It's not until 65,70,75 that it really opens up and there's enough 'oomph' for movies or intense music listening.
I am receiving mixed messages on how how closely the ohms rating must match on speakers vs amps; and to what extent it may be causing this 'underpowered' feeling. But all seem to agree '50' on the volume knob should be much louder.
Yes: pre-amp automatically receives firmware upgrade, yes tested with another pre-amp (of sorts) and same response. Amp cannot be 'reset.'
Do I simply need a more powerful or more precisely rated (4 ohm) 5-channel amp? I am stuck with the speakers (which are actually pretty nice in and of themselves) but have an option to switch out the 7055.
Thank you,
Brandon
ps - this 5-ch amp is rated at 4 ohms, but does the higher watt output make it 'too powerful?' (sorry, newbie here)
Model Halo A 51 « Parasound
- Marantz 7055 5-Ch Amp: 140W(8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz) x5
- Triad Silver Inroom LCR Monitors: Recommended Amp Power 50-200 watts
Impedance - 4 ohms
Sensitivity (db 1watt/1meter) - 92.5
Anechoic Frequency Response 70Hz-20kHz
- Triad Silver inroom Subs (2): Anechoic Frequency Response - 20Hz-200Hz
F3 -3db 20
Woofer Type - Ultra-low distortion aluminum cone woofer
Woofer Size - 12" /30cm
Sub Amp Type - Class A/B RackAmp
Sub Amp Power - 700 watts
- Triad Bronze Surrounds (sound fine).
Bottom line: at volume level 50 the overall sound is not much above a 2-3 person conversation. It's not until 65,70,75 that it really opens up and there's enough 'oomph' for movies or intense music listening.
I am receiving mixed messages on how how closely the ohms rating must match on speakers vs amps; and to what extent it may be causing this 'underpowered' feeling. But all seem to agree '50' on the volume knob should be much louder.
Yes: pre-amp automatically receives firmware upgrade, yes tested with another pre-amp (of sorts) and same response. Amp cannot be 'reset.'
Do I simply need a more powerful or more precisely rated (4 ohm) 5-channel amp? I am stuck with the speakers (which are actually pretty nice in and of themselves) but have an option to switch out the 7055.
Thank you,
Brandon
ps - this 5-ch amp is rated at 4 ohms, but does the higher watt output make it 'too powerful?' (sorry, newbie here)
Model Halo A 51 « Parasound
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