Monoprice Monolith 7x200 watt/ch Amplifier Review

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Monoprice may have made its name making cheap HDMI cables but there's absolutely nothing cheap about their new line of audiophile-grade Monolith amplifiers. The Monolith 7 is a 7-channel, 200wpc (with all channels driven), 93 pound beast of an amplifier. From its build to astonishing real-world performance the Monolith 7 may just rank as one of the best price/performance amplifiers you can buy.
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@jackka82 7 жыл бұрын

You are my favorite audio equipment reviewer, not just on KZfaq but in any medium in existence. You have the perfect blend of detail, depth, market situation, subjective opinion and facts, all wrapped up in a no bullshit, simple and clear manner.

@svitroful 6 жыл бұрын

Good honest review on good electronics - love the kids picture on the wall...

@3597440 3 жыл бұрын

Finally a guy who is prepared to debunk all the audio industry BS. I am a professional audio technician (sound engineer) who understands and appreciates the advice you can offer to the average audio consumer. There are so many misconceptions and lies regarding home audio gear....always has been. Being able to wade through the BS and arrive at an affordable, efficient option for your home audio, based on your requirements, is what will keep this site relevant and essential. Keep up the battle!

@mrman7453 2 жыл бұрын

Trust me listen to a bryston or parasound musically and then listen to these ATI built amps....u will realize the truth

@markmcfeaters9116 8 ай бұрын

Just like speakers every company has there own characteristics and sound. No different from amps and the companies that design and build them. Dollar for dollar this is a great amp. Great for the family thats on a budget. It's not a McIntosh or a Levinson amp. Which is light years ahead of bryston or paramount. I'm not knocking them. My liking is for musical fidelity amps. And I run the B&W 702 and 702 bookshelf center being htms71s3 to match Thru a Nad M17 processor. I love what I have. For anyone that wants to keep costs down and have a very well performing amp no matter how many channels they desire. This will be great.

@turnne 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the Monoprice 7X a few months ago. All I can say is WOW

@bradley8753 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are the best! I cant wait to get one of these to hook up to my x3600h and run my SVS Prime Pinnacles and Ultra Center.

@yogeshsakhare8299 6 жыл бұрын

I learned many things about the receiver and power amplifier. Now I why the power amplifier is a must to have the good music with great dynamic values. Keep up the good work. THX

@prayingmantiskung-fu2037 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review. I have recently purchased the Monolith 200x5 and love it! I still have my RX-Z9, so now I have my RF-7ii’s powered by my McIntosh MC-252 and the Monolith powering center, surround channels, and front effect speakers. So now when I feel comfortable just don’t right now, too concerned about quality of these pre-pros and receivers. I will upgrade to a Yamaha pre-pro

@downunderjuice 7 жыл бұрын

I have the Outlaw 7700 and bought it for all the reasons the monoprice is now a great deal. Also its a balanced amp. Thanks for the review.

@mrman7453 2 жыл бұрын

I have an outlaw too. Should have went with a better 2 channel amp and soemthing cheap for the other 3 channels

@kurtrh63 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent review and an amp ( 5x200 ) I have been looking at lately.

@Xyrium 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job man, love this forum. Thank you!

@TXTmartinp 7 жыл бұрын

BTW, love this yt channel, no BS, just guys that know what they're talking about :)

@xray111xxx 6 жыл бұрын

Monoprice is the company to watch. They are doing so much for everyone. Nice review.

@MyStonerMind420 7 жыл бұрын

They're improving greatly in the audio department. I haven't had much luck with them in the past with graphics tablets though, they were horrendous.

@savanpanchal451 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome review like always. Can you do review on some of low end but audiophile home theater speaker set ups - Fluance, Elac, Svs, Psb - I am sure there are lot of folks like me who want to spend decent money for great sound.

@operamatthew 4 жыл бұрын

just ordered due to your recommendation, thanks and glad i just subbed

@NaushadAli-et3jo 5 жыл бұрын

Great reviews, it's help many people who intend to purchase their Home Theater System products. Thks

@danieldelgado8153 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome review. Getting my 7 channel tomorrow. Hooking it up to my Yamaha 3030, Tekton Encore Speakers, B&W Center, and SVS surrounds.

@edithboozy1000 3 жыл бұрын

How do you like it?

@danieldelgado8153 3 жыл бұрын

@@edithboozy1000 Greetings High. Totally love it. Sounds great, no issues. Really good amp for my setup. Now trying to figure what pre pro to get. Looking at Anthem AVM 70 but it’s unavailable at this time. Best wishes. Be safe.

@Emperor36 7 жыл бұрын

I would like for you guys to do a review on the Crown amps, I own 6 of them and they are awesome.

@DKNSinha 3 жыл бұрын

FYI I own this amp and just came across the video, awesome amp driving my main 7 so my receiver only powers the 4 atmos. very happy with it

@johnsmolley1941 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful--not a lot of BS, obvious knowledge of engineering and pointed out clearly pros/cons of the device. I'm certainly have this on the short list for my tri-amped digitally filtered home brewed--but using SOTA drivers (Audio Elegance, Audio Technology C-Quenze, and Aurum Cantus) speakers. May go with 5 channel version and a heavy duty stereo Class D amp to plumb the limits of the very capable AE 15" woofers. Great review and have subscribed.

@donjaun540 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome honest and intelligent review.

@marksteward5358 9 ай бұрын

Love the knowledge that I have learned from you Gene. Thank you so very much

@TheMikecho 6 жыл бұрын

Great review. I plan to get Magnapan 1.7 soon and not sure this amp can handle well. Currently emotiva xpa-2 power amp with marantz 7 (preamp) on Martin Logan speaker. It sounds awesome most of time but i like to try 100% flat panel speaker.Thanks.

@jaycarneygiants 5 жыл бұрын

Have you reviewed the updated model? Perhaps its the same however they did add xlr and "assembled" in America as well.

@stevenp.sparks2953 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always, Gene!!

@alexjeghalian534 6 жыл бұрын

Love your honest in-depth reviews. Is the Outlaw model 5000 anywhere close to this amps 5 channel version? I’m on the fence between those 2 and any input is greatly appreciated.

@mattk8019 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review. Very trusted and respected information. Iam particularly happy yo see this review on the Denon. I recently purchased the X2300 as I was debating over the X4300 or the Yamaha 1060. Any opinions prior to another purchase? If Denon is a more popular choice, does anyone have an opinion regarding the equivalent Marantz? I like the HEOS option but don't have to have it if the Yamaha 1060 is outright better... THANKS GENE ON ALL YOUR EFFORTS. It's truly appreciated my many like myself. I look for these videos every time I turn on youtube.

@ARMANDITOLEXUS 4 жыл бұрын

One on the way!! 👍🏼👍🏼

@dilbyjones 5 жыл бұрын

I’m wondering how we can achieve low noise floor. Can we add parts ? Swap out parts / devices? Great review BTW. You guys are the first ones who really care about value I think

@isaacsykes3 5 жыл бұрын

We need a list of your top ten favorite Amplifiers!

@tedtimmis8135 7 жыл бұрын

Great review, Gene. Do you think the current generation of 9 and 11 channel generation amps would sound better with this amplifier?

@geft 7 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a review of the new Anthem MRX receivers. I love my MRX 720. It is a huge improvement over my 11 year old Denon.

@mgdotto1 4 жыл бұрын

Next video. Equipment you see on a theater racks and what they exactly do, for us newbies.Receiver, Amplifier, Processors, Etc Etc Etc. You guys rock you should offer Home Theater School Thanks again for all your awesome information.

@sjsphotog 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like Im adding this preamp to my wishlist/To Buy later list :)

@jackryder6732 4 жыл бұрын

You are honest - I am hoping and educational. That is why I am listening to you consider buying this brand verses any brand out there. Monoprice should be thankful to you and kudos to the company who is making affordable quality products. Low margin but high numbers of sale. Good job

@jeffreybahr5897 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, been waiting to hear about this since they were first announced. I'd love to see a review on the new Emotiva Gen 3 amps, to see how they compare price/performance with this beast from Monoprice! Thanks!

@schlagboy 7 жыл бұрын

Yes please! Looking at both of these amps!

@AeropathX 7 жыл бұрын

Same, please do a comparison

@chicago1680 7 жыл бұрын

Emotiva gen 3 is 500 bucks more...For me I rather have the Monoprice

@winning77th 6 жыл бұрын

emo has dancing leds on front :)

@StringerNews1 6 жыл бұрын

Here's another vote for Emotiva amps! I had never heard of the brand, and initially thought it was some Russian thing. Found out they're located in a suburb of Nashville, and had a nice DAC with a remote control, so I got one. Never got to use it where I was. When I was settling into my new home and had so much boxed up tight, I tried to cobble together a stereo with what I had found so far. Sadly my higher power amps all had electrical issues, so I remembered Emotiva and found a couple monoblocks on sale on Amazon. Worked pretty well. I too insist on gear with AES14 line in, so that was one selling point. I don't see why so many high priced brands still skimp on connectors, and then expect us to buy overpriced wire to try to mitigate that oversight.

@danlivni2097 7 жыл бұрын

Best 5 channel amp i heard was the Krell TAS and the EAD PM2000. Both of them were from the early 2000s. I'm using Krell TAS 5 channel amp, Denon AVP-A1HD Preamp/A/V Processor, JM Lab 920.1 for main speakers, JM Labs Electra CC-900 for center channel and JM Lab 906 monitors for rear speakers. Custom house speaker cables

@muddyriverdogz 3 жыл бұрын

Those are priced way higher than the Monilith

@lsd22252 7 жыл бұрын

“. . . you get real, unadulterated, unbridled power that will rock the very foundations of Middle Earth . . .” so, since I live in New Zealand, this is the amplifier for me :). But seriously, I hope it gets a distributor down-under because it's a prefect match for my two, immovably heavy, SVS PB-2000 subbies. Very `Eavy Very `Umble.

@vannk73 7 жыл бұрын

Hsu's new bookshelf speakers, the CCB-8, look very interesting. Can't wait for some professional reviews of those.

@dustang05 4 жыл бұрын

I own this amp. I would recommend. Yes it is hooked up to my Marantz Sr7011 avr.

@dadevastator24_77 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gene! What are the chances of this amp tripping my breAker? I’m really interested in purchasing this, but I’m concern about it sucking to much power and tripping my breaker

@MichelLinschoten 4 жыл бұрын

Crestron is the one I have, same amp indeed by ATI 97 pounds heavy as can be 7x200 it drives my magnepan tympani with ease! I urge people to check under what brands these were sold/build you can score it well under 1000usd It’s an amp you won’t replace easily

@mrfightgreg 2 жыл бұрын

This man is an audio beast!

@Dgr1zzl3 7 жыл бұрын

I would really love to know how you would integrate an amp like this into a system that has an AVR now for multipurpose items(game consoles, tuner, PC, etc) but I plan on buying the new Oppo and want the audio processing to be done on that and not my receiver? Sorry for the newb question.

@MichaelMorrone-zv3ez Жыл бұрын

Great channel!!! Own monolith x9 amazing product!!! You’re the best👍

@mattgiunt 4 жыл бұрын

I only have a dedicated wall outlet with one plug taken up by the Speedwoofer 10 sub. Could I plug the 3 channel version of this Amp into the second plug and run both without causing electrical overload issues? thanks, new to all this so I have to cover all bases,

@mannynoguera7529 4 жыл бұрын

How was the sound quality compared to like Parasound A31 / A51 (heard its Nuetral) or Sunfire AMP (Warm). I am seriously considering the 5 Channel but want to make sure sound makes sense considering the price sounds to good to be true.

@toddgatesh4498 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the Monolith 5 and Denon 3600 AVR. Previously had just the Denon 1400, and no amp. I went from 160 watts total to 1,210 watts total. A 7.5 fold difference. I can't tell a damn difference! In fact, it seems a bit quieter. 5.2.2 system. Not sure what to do. Did Audyssey screw up the mix? I'm pretty good at setups, every setting seems correct. I just don't get it. Very underwhelmed.

@dmdlong1 4 жыл бұрын

Gene, thatnks for the straight forward review! Going to pair this with my yamaha 3080 and replace my older JBL AVA-7. We all appreciate your research and hands on reviews!

@jamesf1505 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Channel Gene. What can you tell me about the Tonewinner 5 and 7 Channel Amplifier, and can you test them? Not very much content on them.

@georgevu200 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gene, picked up the 5 channel to compliment my yamaha. Music and movies are much more enjoyable with the extra power. My JM Lab Focal chorus speakers now signings during 2 channel and 5.2 for movies. HEAVY, use caution when moving.

@edithboozy1000 3 жыл бұрын

Im about to buy one. How is yours doing three years later?

@georgevu200 3 жыл бұрын

@@edithboozy1000 I’m still INLOVE with my monolith 5! So far it’s been performing pass my expectations. Before it I had been using an AVR..

@velocci6666 4 жыл бұрын

Is it ok to plug both avr and external amp to the same power circuit in my electrical box?

@isaacsykes3 5 жыл бұрын

This is when Audioholics are at there best...Bench testing baby!!

@garycollins5583 6 жыл бұрын

Great review Gene. Would you expect better performance with the 7x200 in two channel mode (1 channel connected to each toroidal) over the 2x200 that just has one toroidal?

@b81hb 6 жыл бұрын

Gary Collins

@vusstoppyv4612 6 жыл бұрын

I've been looking to change out my stack of Kenwood Basic M2 amps. My stack is 4 at 35+ pounds a piece and takes up a lot of space. This monoprice amp would go great with Dayton Audio dsp-408 with extra out for subs

@ben23a31 3 жыл бұрын

Jean, what are the pros and cons (if any) of bi-amping using a multi-channel amp e.g. 5 channel? Some say it's best to use two separate amplifiers. Thanks

@markd4292 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review on the Monoprice Monolith Amp. I'm looking to start audio system for mainly music listening, but that could also sub for watching movies/TV. Like to start w/ a Integrated Amp, just cause I think they may be better than AVRs, but I'm not too sure how to do this if I start off w/ an integrated. I guess I can go with a AVR but, I don't know...I only heard one that I was very impressed with and that was Anthem products. Any advice for a limited salary to start? Maybe 3000.00 tops, less would be better, but that is my ceiling for now.

@gauthamv77 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. I have 7 monolith inwall speakers and 1 subwoofer . All rated 4 ohms. Can this amplifier power all of them at the same time

@GregoryJKeyes 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Gene! Would you go with the Outlaw 7ch or Monolith 7ch. I’m looking a power amp for my BW 603 and center HTM6 and surround 605. I will be pairing it with MARANTZ 6013

@midevil1980 4 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to decide between Outlaw, Emotiva, Marantz (To match my SR7012), Parasound, and Monolith, for a few weeks now. I decided to go with the Monolith 7. It definitely seemed like the best bang for my buck overall, and there are lots of great reviews out there to back it up! It's an amazing amp for the money! 😉👍

@MuhammadAbbas-cl3xv 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please review their lower end models like the 2 ch 300 watt amps?? I can't find any video reviews anywhere on them. Not all of us have $1700 to spend on these higher end models. Give us ur thoughts on the cheaper line please. Thank you

@TacticalBruce 7 жыл бұрын

If possible, at some time in the future could you please review the Oppo HA-2 Portable Headphone Amplifier. Thanks in advance, respect from Melbourne (Australia) take care = )

@zatara5299 4 жыл бұрын

For the 7x monolith amp, if i play stereo 2 channel, will i still get 200W per channel?

@desuhunachew2805 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explanation .But i have question this amplifier a 20v or 15v on the wall can i connect fourman line power conditioner elite 15 DM1 Thank you.

@GregoryJKeyes 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Gene what would get for my BW 603 and center? Outlaw 7000x or Monolith for power and SQ

@calinubro 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

@pabsgabs 6 жыл бұрын

Can the 7x200 replace my Nad M25? Will I be happy? Thank you.

@vule-nd5dm 7 жыл бұрын

I have 2 kef ci5160 left and right channel and led r600c center. Buying a denon x4300h to run 5.2.4. I want to purchase a 3 channel external amp to drive the front 3ch. I stumble to this review. I was thinking emotiva gen3 3ch. Can you please tell me if you will recommend this monolith 3 over emotiva gen3 3ch? Budget is 1200. Is there a better option to get used parasound or rotel anthem etc? Thank you. Btw I learn so much from u guys.

@jkherberger 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Gene, thanks again for the info. I'd be curious about your thoughts on what improvements if any a much higher end home theater amp would offer. I'm always tempted to look to these value brands but my German brain tells to keep looking for the likes of Rotel, Marantz or even used McIntosh for that little increase in performance. Hope this gets answered, thanks.

@Audioholics 7 жыл бұрын

J Herberger The higher end stuff usually offers balanced inputs, better aesthetics and more power. Truly state of the art amps have fully differential outputs but most of the brands you mention do not. fully differential outputs offer benefits of lower distortion but the audible difference is pretty minute considering the cost factor.

@marcchartrand8905 10 ай бұрын

If my Pre Processor has both XLR & RCA -and this Monolith is less than 4ft so short cable run - would the 7x lacking XLR inputs be at a disadvantage sound quality wise or from a volume level perpsective? Is there anything else that changed when Monoprice updated the original 7x with one have the XLR inputs? OR are they identical under the hood?

@dc5001 6 жыл бұрын

Is thier a big difference between the ATI at4002 vs the monolith 200x2 in overall performance?

@Guiltless765 Жыл бұрын

They're $1800.00 now.. Thinking of ditching 3 amps and going with this one to run my 6 15" Cerwin Vega's.

@jackryder6732 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for educating. I see other brands like parasound which quite expensive. Out of my budget. I want something good and also good price. Would you recommend this brand. I have dynaudio emit M30 4oms which is hungry for power as my Arcam avr850 receiver is not able perform well on two channel. Question is, you said invest in 5 or 7 channel as not a big difference in price. My question, does the performance and power will be compromised for two or three channels. I wanted to add extra power to all fronts for movies and music. What would you recommend. Great review though I h

@markmcfeaters9116 8 ай бұрын

How would you compare this amp to musical fidelity or the nad m28 both 5 channel. These are the 3 I'm looking at. Before I purchase I would like to know what you would suggest, my speakers are main b&w 702S2. Center I'm using 2 wired together b&w 705S2 and the rear I also have b&w 705S2. I'm purchasing a processor as well. Now just running a older yamaha A3080 receiver. Maybe also a suggestion on a processor as well

@pavelkohout351 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Gene, i want this beast, but here is thing, in czech republic have 220V power supply, can you advice some converter/adapters?

@juangaviria242 5 жыл бұрын

This one can be connnectet to the tv or a blue ray? And how you can do it ?

@velocci6666 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the maximum length of rca cable do you recommend when connecting an amp to an avr?

@williamkarlschneider4101 6 жыл бұрын

Can I use my Onkyo 9150 as a pre amp with this amp.The onkyo is a great amp but I would like some more power into my Dynaudio audience 52 four ohm speakers?

@reneaguilera1815 5 жыл бұрын

Please review the Monoprice Pure Tube Stereo Amp. Thanks!

@Stevo19801 7 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on channel level matching using the RTA in REW?

@jammuu 6 жыл бұрын

how does this amp compare to the Schiit Vidar?

@ionutmuntianu6049 5 жыл бұрын

hello,can i use a 5ch amp only with 3 ch ? i only have a 3.1 system with a denon x2400.. is it safe for the amp with only 3ch? or just bay a stereo one and use it on the 2 front and the center to the denon?

@Satellitenowllc 5 жыл бұрын

Scratch that. I'm buying the Monoprice. Lol! Thank you for the review.

@jackstrong2826 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Gene, thanks for the review. Can you review the Storm audio processor and amp? I.ISP 3D.16.12 is the processor/ amp combo and the PA Ultra Elite is one of the Amps. This processor is unique in that it has 16 ch and 20 ch processing with upgrade, with 12 of the channels amplified at 200 watts per ch all 12 driven and 4 channels not powered. Thanks.

@jamessagraves9839 3 жыл бұрын

I would like your opinion on using different bookshelf speakers for surround sound

@TechnoDad 7 жыл бұрын

Quick question, if I was to get an amp for my system, should I get a power conditioner?

@amazoidal 5 жыл бұрын

A power conditioner is a better solution than power cables. But the industry is full of snake oil. I can't find any real tests of PCs.

@bradley8753 4 жыл бұрын

Hey techno dad did you ever find anything out?

@BMWliterbikes4life Жыл бұрын

Hello gene , hey my man I have what I hope is a good question on this monolith. Actually the 11 channel , I got money in hand so I figured let me ask you if your opinion has changed any over the last 5 years or do you still like this amplifier the same? Also now that they have a class D 8125x would that be a better option for me or is the D class amp still an ear bleeder? What or who is hyplex correct me if spelled wrong. Is the monolith amp still ATI ?

@ahmedhashmi3584 3 жыл бұрын

Hey gene, how would you compare these amps to outlaw 5000/7000?

@jamesmarkis7869 5 жыл бұрын

Can you review B&W speakers please

@AdarshSahni 6 жыл бұрын

Great review Gene! How would you compare this to Emotiva XPA-7 irrespective of the price difference? Which one would you buy if you need a 7 channel amplifier with budget < 2K?

@Audioholics 6 жыл бұрын

I haven't tested Gen3 Emotiva amps and the distortion results I've seen tested on Stereophile and by THX aren't too flattering so I reserve recommending their amps until I test one myself. The Monoprice amp is a solid recommendation.

@AdarshSahni 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!. One last thing, do Monolith Amps have Auto turn-on by 'audio signal' feature like Parasound Halos?

@DorianMattar 5 жыл бұрын

+Audioholics Sorry to barge in, but how does this compare to the new Crown XLS DriveCore amps?

@blackvert18 2 жыл бұрын

@@DorianMattar I wonder the same as I have the Crown amps currently

@Babakati 6 жыл бұрын

The 5 channel version runs the same 2 toroidal transformers, with that being said, isn't that a better choice than the 7 channel if one doesn't need the 2 extra channels??

@petesingh1465 7 жыл бұрын

Gene, thank you providing a wonderful review. You guys at Audioholics always do a great job and provide objective reviews. I just purchased a Monolith 7 amplifier last week and it is a great sounding amp. I have Outlaw 7700 amp for my home theater. For testing purposes, I switched the Outlaw with Monolith. I couldn't tell any difference in sound produced by Monolith compared to Outlaw 7700. I paired Monolith amp with Yamaha RXA-3060 AV receiver for my living room application. It is a great sounding amp. Only drawback I can think of is that it gets really hot. I have placed "AC Infinity Aircom S9" fans on the top of the amp. My question is since this amp is running relay hot, how it would impact its longevity? Specifications on this amp are exactly similar to ATI 2007 amp. The body style also appears to me same as ATI 2007 with exception of the front plate. Good amp!!Thanks again for the review. I'm looking to buy in-wall speakers. Any good recommendation?

@ehall8929 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Pete, I was curious about the sound difference with amps connected to your Yamaha 3060. I also have the 3060 and I am enjoying the sound of it very much. I am using the amps in the receiver because my speakers are fairly easy to drive (Ascend Acoustics towers) I was wondering if you could provide some insight on how an external amp has improved the sound for you. Thanks much!

@petesingh1465 7 жыл бұрын

Hi e hall: if you are enjoying the sound with amp in the receiver, then it is what it matters. The issue I had was the RXA-3060 is 150-watts with 2-channels driven. I was trying to power 9 in-wall/ceilings definitive tech speakers with 90db sensitivity and 8-ohm impedance in my living room. 3060 is 150-watts with 2-channel driven (8-ohm) (Roughly: 150*2 = 300 watts, then 300watt/9 = 33 watts/speaker). My speakers are rated at 150watts. I was having a hard time listening to dialogues and shows that are Dolby digital. Plus, the receiver was running too hot trying to power the speakers with under-rated power and at the same time decode the sound. My solution was to attach 7 channels to the external amp (Monolith 7, rated at 200-watts for 8-ohm speakers) and 2 channels (front presence) to the 3060 amp to make it 7.2.2 set-up. The dialogues seem to be clearer compared to just using the amp in 3060. Lows and highs are well defined and the receiver is running relatively less hot. My thought process was let the 3060 to decode the sound, and the external amp to power speakers. I wish I could have purchased pre-am, but 3060 is a nice receiver. Thanks.

@ehall8929 7 жыл бұрын

Pete- Thanks so much. Yes it's sounds like you needed an Amp for your application. Yeah, a decent Pre amp is probably going to run $2500 or so, but I'm sure the 3060 performs quite well in a pre amp capacity. I am only running 3.1 now so It's seems to have enough power at the moment. Thanks again for the reply Pete. Earl

@maniacaudiophile 7 жыл бұрын

I have not used any of these amps, and i don't have much to say about how well it works and sounds... but I do have a little bit to say about the temperature rating. IMHO the minimum rating I saw anywhere from my electronics manufacturing days are always starting at 85C and up, never anything less than 85C. so really 85C rated is nothing to shout about. However! it looks like it is at least using decent Nippon Chemicon SMH or similar main filtering caps, not off brand caps that would dry out in a few years. as for mono-block construction, I'd say it's almost, since it still share a transformer, which in theory could allow one module affect the other via the shared transformer, but that's just my nitpicking definition. ;)

@DuzBee 4 жыл бұрын

They come with balanced connectors now

@solusfides 4 жыл бұрын

They state that there is no limiter or protection circuitry in the signal path. Does that mean there is still protection elsewhere in the system to protect your gear? Sounds like a bad thing marketed in a good way. I want to get this to provide some overhead for my surrounds, but nervous about damaging my gear.

@themergen1 7 жыл бұрын

what is your opinion on the 4 subwoofer thoughts

@stevecoelho8905 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Gene and the crew at Audioholics, Love the channel. My question is are company like Monoprice and Outlaw ever going to make a 240 volt power amp for down under Thanks Steve

@BoondockSaint0310 4 жыл бұрын

We here in europe would be very happy to see their monolith models for europe with the same price point. They would swipe the market here with the their performance.

@MrElchav 4 жыл бұрын

@@BoondockSaint0310 I asked Monoprice that question two weeks ago and the answer was no. Emotiva on the other hand have a universal power supply hence why they are outselling other US brands. They do ship to Europe though, but you'd need a step down transformer to use it.

@m4nc1n1 2 жыл бұрын

ATI makes these for them so you know they are good. I am thinking of buying the 7x200 now they have balanced inputs.

@junboo8730 6 жыл бұрын

Can anyone explain me in which situation will I need something like this or how to connect it?. My AV receiver is a Sony STR-DH740 I know it's not high end but it drives my speakers really good. I wonder then how this will sound. Thank you in advance.

@amazingsnow 4 жыл бұрын

Can you run a 5.1 Lf Rf. Center LS RS And Bi amp the LF and RF with the 7 Chanel amp. My sub is powered and I have a Pioneer elite receiver as pre amp

@MegaThepow 4 жыл бұрын

Just pulled the trigger on this

@philj4881 4 жыл бұрын

Tell us about..and what avr do you have ..

@MegaThepow 4 жыл бұрын

Phil J, will do. Have not had a chance to play around with it much yet, but so far I like it. The build quality is very good! I have Emotiva XMC-1 as a pre pro. I have Emotiva XPA 2 gen 1 to run my L and Right and Emotiva UPA-500 to run center and surround sounds.