Emotiva Vs Outlaw. Also, can you mix and match amps and pre-amps. I'm looking for y
Also, can you mix and match amps and pre-amps. I'm looking for your opinions on whether I should get the: Emotiva UMC-200 processer with a UPA-700 amp (7x80 watts) or the: Outlaw 975 processor with a 7075 amp (7x75 watts) My system is ev May 26, 2005 · Thanks obie, I must have missed that, sorry. I have narrowed the search to three different amplifiers. I will be getting 2 amps very soon, within weeks, either 2-7's or 1-7 & 1-5. Jun 20, 2019 · Is the Outlaw worth $800 (40%) more? Better options in the $2800-2000 price range? Jan 21, 2008 · Also, consider either outlaw or Emotiva's preamps as opposed to getting an AVR just to use as a pre/pro. The Emotivas are the usual inefficient Class AB. Driving 4 high, 2 surround and center. 2 setup. 5 dB sensitivity and 4 Ohms impedance is quite demanding to drive. Jan 10, 2012 · There is NO comparisonthe Outlaw is in a completely different league than the Emotiva & should be compared to $3000-4500 competitive amps like Parasound. OSD states “Standby Current” of 0. 1x Outlaw 7000x 1x Emotiva XPA-3 Gen3 But I have a couple questions: I'm considering that Emotiva for LCR frontstage because it gets up to 490 watts/channel RMS into 4 Ohms; two channels driven which comes close to meeting the max spec of the 1723 Towers of 500 W RMS @ 4 ohms. If I go with the Emotiva, I'd probably use it to power the 4 Atmos and 2 back surrounds while my Denon handles the 5. Jan 16, 2022 · So I am mostly looking for opinions on these three amps as opposed to suggestions on not doing the dedicated power amp at all. Jan 20, 2021 · Outlaw audio as mentioned above, but it is $749+shipping so about $300 more shipped. Jun 21, 2024 · I've heard good things about Outlaw, but never owned one. 4 in-walls plus 4 Preference Audio K-8LCR in-ceiling surrounds. This means they will suck a LOT of current out of the wall. I mentioned to him that I was also considering Emotive, and he thought the Outlaw was a better match. Mar 1, 2023 · Did I make the right choice? Sold my Emotiva BasX A-500 and purchased an OSD Nero XA3200. Jan 3, 2018 · Outlaw Model 5000 or Emotiva A-500 BasX? By Profoundsoup January 3, 2018 in Audio Followers 1 Sep 27, 2025 · Marantz and Emotiva are two well-known brands in the audio industry. 5K views 1 reply 1 participant last post by Khaos Aug 22, 2022 Sep 27, 2025 · Marantz and Emotiva are two well-known brands in the audio industry. Barry Diament talked me into that combo, and I can’t thank him enough. I started to look and so far found wyred4sound mc7150, emotiva eda-7 and emotiva a-7. Say, get Emotiva Amps with an Outlaw 997 pre/pro, or do you have to have all one brand? Any help, opinions, suggestions, and other thoughts would really help a confused novice person. Pair of T1+ and C1+ center. The Emovtiva XPA-7 and the Outlaw 7700. I will examine the specifications of each amplifier as well as provide a visual Nov 16, 2018 · Outlaw 5000 or Emotiva A-500? Jump to Latest 18K views 14 replies 7 participants last post by madhuski Dec 6, 2018 GeoJustGeo Discussion starter Feb 26, 2023 · I was thinking to replace all my Outlaw amps with Emotiva, but after reading all this I have a second thoughts! is Emotiva gen 1 and gen 2 that bad?! Mostly wanted to get pre-owned Emo gen 1 or 2 somehow I am not big fan of gen 3 Emotiva TA2 vs. I'm sure they have an "email receptionist" who sorts and forwards email most likely based on product - such as Pre pro questions go to Jane and subwoofer queries go to Di¢k (calm down @Danzilla31 , it is just a name!). Jul 13, 2023 · The fact that you can't part with your Emotiva seems to support the claim. Monoprice has their unity 2 channel amps, so you could be 2-3 of those, and that would be comparative in price, but I would trust Emotiva build quality over those amps. Aug 22, 2022 · Basx A1's vs Outlaw Model 2220's (Deciding on 3 Monoblocks for Center/Surrounds) amplifier emotiva outlaw Jump to Latest 4. Apr 27, 2019 · I use the Outlaw 2150 with my MMGs. 5 lbs less. The Emotiva T2+ were heavily winning against every speaker. Feb 1, 2010 · This was dicussed about a year ago, but there was no clear answer. I'm looking for your opinions on whether I should get the: Emotiva UMC-200 processer with a UPA-700 amp (7x80 watts) or the: Outlaw 975 processor with a 7075 amp (7x75 watts) Aug 7, 2019 · The Emotiva does rate all 7 channels, but only into an 8 ohm load (not as difficult as 4 ohms) and does not specify the bandwidth! This would indicate that the Outlaw has a more rigorous power supply! Apr 5, 2011 · Now, there's that question about class of operation. Anyone have experience with either and a recommendation? Are there other high power, lost cost mono block amps worth considering? May 9, 2018 · I have narrowed my Amps down to 2. Outlaw 5000 Jump to Latest 1. Emotiva XPA-3 which is 3X300W @ $1399, or a Monolith 3x200W that is $1299 or an Outlaw 7x130W @ $999. Both are due to have HDMI equiped models out this year, and I know that if you buy an Emotiva preamp from them, when the next generation of preamps come out, they'll give you 40% off for being a returning customer.