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high end amp. does it really matter... 2ch/4ch
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<blockquote data-quote="The_Quiet_One" data-source="post: 8420916" data-attributes="member: 614562"><p>soooo you're saying that an amp can be a magic band-aid that fixes a subpar install? Can the difference be measured? If so, is it at thresholds that the human ear can appreciably perceive in a car being driven!? I doubt you would suggest that the OP get a Brax or Audison Thesis for <strong>his particular setup?</strong></p><p></p><p>I like how you are saying when you are pushing an amp to it's limits. Personally I think it makes a lot more sense to have a ton of head room and a middle of the road amp with decent specs than an expensive, esoteric amp.</p><p></p><p>I've AB-ed several amps, Zapco C2K, ADS, Old school Orions, Old School Fosgates...and given approximately equal power I couldn't tell one apart from another. Nothing too extremely fancy, but some amps would definitely be consdered SQ oriented. Maybe I'm deaf....</p><p></p><p>The phasing issues exist even without a processor along with several other issues. A processor gives the end user a way to attempt to fix the pre-existing issues. Of course if you knew anything about wave dynamics and the complicated environment an automobile presents you would understand the need for a decent on board or independent processor unless you have extreme flexibility to place drivers, superbly designed passive crossovers, and the attained ability to pick drivers exceptionally suited to your install.</p><p></p><p>Would I love to own some of these super high end amps? Sure! I think they are beautiful works of art and well engineered. Do I think I will magically hear a difference in a car that I'm driving to and fro? No. I would rather drop that kind of money on a HT or a headphone setup where I can be certain any improvements would be noted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="The_Quiet_One, post: 8420916, member: 614562"] soooo you're saying that an amp can be a magic band-aid that fixes a subpar install? Can the difference be measured? If so, is it at thresholds that the human ear can appreciably perceive in a car being driven!? I doubt you would suggest that the OP get a Brax or Audison Thesis for [B]his particular setup?[/B] I like how you are saying when you are pushing an amp to it's limits. Personally I think it makes a lot more sense to have a ton of head room and a middle of the road amp with decent specs than an expensive, esoteric amp. I've AB-ed several amps, Zapco C2K, ADS, Old school Orions, Old School Fosgates...and given approximately equal power I couldn't tell one apart from another. Nothing too extremely fancy, but some amps would definitely be consdered SQ oriented. Maybe I'm deaf.... The phasing issues exist even without a processor along with several other issues. A processor gives the end user a way to attempt to fix the pre-existing issues. Of course if you knew anything about wave dynamics and the complicated environment an automobile presents you would understand the need for a decent on board or independent processor unless you have extreme flexibility to place drivers, superbly designed passive crossovers, and the attained ability to pick drivers exceptionally suited to your install. Would I love to own some of these super high end amps? Sure! I think they are beautiful works of art and well engineered. Do I think I will magically hear a difference in a car that I'm driving to and fro? No. I would rather drop that kind of money on a HT or a headphone setup where I can be certain any improvements would be noted. [/QUOTE]
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