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I believe Emotiva has resolved some of the earlier problems like I had my MPS-1 shutting down years ago, of course your Onkyo has anough power to drive the speakers without an extra amp.
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Re: Excited about my VP180
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sorry for the hi-jack, but it's on the same topic... does the denon 3808 have enough power to drive the m80s, the ep800, and the vp180? or should I look at adding an amp(s)?
- Majik
Epic 80 system
Ep 800
Denon 3808
Optoma HD20
PS3
vp180
extra QS8s (to come soon)
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The Denon should be fine.
Rick
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Re: Excited about my VP180
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Well lets see, my 3808 has no issues driving my m80's, vp150, 4 Qs8's in a 30ft x 32ft x 9ft room. The EP800 has its own amp onboard and doesn't use the Denon.
The Denon is 130watts per channel
The m80's and 180 play at 95dB "in room" only using 1 watt if you look at the specs, so that should answer your questions.
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350
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I'm curious to know why the Emotiva wouldn't be able to handle pushing the M80s... and it "sounds" like quite a few are doubtful (maybe?) that the Emotiva will be sufficient?
What is the recommendation of choice then? is it still two monoblocks (outlaw audio)?
My home theatre will be up and running soon and I'd like to get the most out of the epic80 and the ep800. I know I've asked the question in the past and that's what most suggested (2x outlaw audio mono200) but the was 2years ago... wondering if it's still the way to go. Emotiva's have been known to have issues with a few M80s, inparticular the XPA-2; the XPA-3 and 5 appear to work well, not sure why the difference. You can also look at pro audio DJ amps the only downfall are some have noisy fans or lack RCA inputs. The majority that go this route use Behringer, QSC to name a couple.
Jason
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VP160 v3
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Denon 3808
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There was a problem with the protection circuit cutting in on the M80s. Emo offered a mod when you bought it to remedy the issue but as you say I believe it’s been taken care up across their whole line now.
My personal preference with 3 large front speakers is 3 monoblocks. That way if one goes out you can still run stereo with the amps while waiting for the third to be repaired or replaced. JMO
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i currently use an XPA-5 to power my M80v3, VP180v3 & pair of QS8v3's and I have no problems at all with any of them. the amp has only ever gotten warm, never hot with them, never. congrats on your 180 & best of luck with whatever amp you choose.
please keep us posted.
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So, that's where I am: eager to unbox and set the new speakers up. For those of you who have the VP180 already, what are your impressions of it thus far? Meeting or exceeding your expectations?
exceeding! my setup is hooked to XPA5 and UPA2.. and it sure can sing
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Thanks for the info! I'll wait a bit on the monoblocks and maybe put that money towards the v180 stand!
- Majik
Epic 80 system
Ep 800
Denon 3808
Optoma HD20
PS3
vp180
extra QS8s (to come soon)
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how big is your room? I'm anxious to get my hands on a 180, but would need to sell my 150 first. 
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