Pro Audio Amps? - Blu-ray Forum

Drew664 · 02-01-2010, 03:47 AM

Read a thread on amps over on AVS and someone mentioned buying a pro audio amp.

Does anyone actually do this?

Seems like it'd be a great way to save some money, but I'm not sure if the sq would suffer...

Thoughts?

ZIPPO · 02-01-2010, 04:06 AM

https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...rid=3188#42896

Drew664 · 02-01-2010, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZIPPO

https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...rid=3188#42896

Wow.

Ha, I've never seen his set up before. Very cool and lots of DIY projects.

Hopefully he sees this thread and chimes in. If not I'll PM him to make a public appearance.

ZIPPO · 02-01-2010, 04:46 AM

This member( https://forum.blu-ray.com/home-theat...s-theater.html ) plans on using pro audio amps in his home theater. His occupation is in the recording/pro audio field, he should have a wealth of information for you.

richteer · 02-01-2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew664

Read a thread on amps over on AVS and someone mentioned buying a pro audio amp.

Does anyone actually do this?

Seems like it'd be a great way to save some money, but I'm not sure if the sq would suffer...

Thoughts?

Pro audio has different priorities to consumer stuff. Being bullet proof and able to withstand abuse is very high on their priorities, SQ trailing that. So if SQ is important to you I'd say steer clear of pro audio stuff.

Halcro 1 · 02-01-2010, 05:15 PM

I think if someone does a DIY sub, a Pro Audio amp would be a great choice big power at a great price .... If anyone can find on a Crown DC 300A is an excellent sounding amp.

naturephoto1 · 02-01-2010, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcro 1

I think if someone does a DIY sub, a Pro Audio amp would be a great choice big power at a great price .... If anyone can find on a Crown DC 300A is an excellent sounding amp.

I agree, the Crowns were known as very good amps for Subwoofers. However, as mentioned by Rich Teer, I would not recommend Pro amps for the main speakers as they would probably not sound nearly as good as a high quality Audio amp.

Rich

prerich · 02-04-2010, 03:31 AM

I use a 6 channel pro amp in my set up ( I have it bridged to 325w (x3) only using 2 of the channels) it only runs my Rear back speakers. Its the Yamaha XM6150. It does fine for rear channel duty, but I use non-pro amps on my front array.

Drew664 · 02-04-2010, 04:05 AM

Thanks for the reply prerich.

If you had to make a pros/cons list of using a pro amp for HT use, how would you go about it?

Also, have you A/B tested a HT amp to a pro audio? What are the most notable differences?

02-01-2010, 03:47 AM	#1
Drew664 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:South Dakota Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:68	Pro Audio Amps? Read a thread on amps over on AVS and someone mentioned buying a pro audio amp. Does anyone actually do this? Seems like it'd be a great way to save some money, but I'm not sure if the sq would suffer... Thoughts?

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02-01-2010, 04:06 AM	#2
ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...rid=3188#42896

02-01-2010, 04:46 AM	#4
ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	This member( https://forum.blu-ray.com/home-theat...s-theater.html ) plans on using pro audio amps in his home theater. His occupation is in the recording/pro audio field, he should have a wealth of information for you.

02-01-2010, 05:15 PM	#6
Halcro 1 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Everywhere Home Theater Gallery:12	I think if someone does a DIY sub, a Pro Audio amp would be a great choice big power at a great price .... If anyone can find on a Crown DC 300A is an excellent sounding amp.

02-04-2010, 03:31 AM	#8
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:50 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I use a 6 channel pro amp in my set up ( I have it bridged to 325w (x3) only using 2 of the channels) it only runs my Rear back speakers. Its the Yamaha XM6150. It does fine for rear channel duty, but I use non-pro amps on my front array.

02-04-2010, 04:05 AM	#9
Drew664 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:South Dakota Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:68	Thanks for the reply prerich. If you had to make a pros/cons list of using a pro amp for HT use, how would you go about it? Also, have you A/B tested a HT amp to a pro audio? What are the most notable differences?

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