New AMP for my Diamond 220's?

Zeebedy

Zeebedy

Zeebedy

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Hey guys,

I currently have a budget setup for my PC. Im using two Wharfedale Diamond 220's and a TIBO TI435 amplifier.

Now, TBF the amp is OK, lasted me a few years now, but I find for bass, im left a little short? :(

Would a more powerful AMP be more benificial for me? Or would the speakers be the "bottleneck"? Im really not sure, but I have a feeling the speakers can handle more than the AMP can output??


any help welcomed! :)
 
A better amp will give you more control over bass, but if you find it lacking in bass, add a subwoofer. Or replace the speakers with larger speakers with wider frequency response.

You'll need a subwoofer that has high level inputs, and check if it's safe to use with that amp (is that amp class D?)
 
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hornetstinger said:
A better amp will give you more control over bass, but if you find it lacking in bass, add a subwoofer. Or replace the speakers with larger speakers with wider frequency response.

You'll need a subwoofer that has high level inputs, and check if it's safe to use with that amp (is that amp class D?)
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i have the bass set on +6 on the AMP, (which is maximum), I thought about a sub..

And regarding about being class D, I have no clue mate! :cry: I bought it from the rain forest Dec. 2020, been most days, so its holding up well tbh..
 
Zeebedy said:
Would a more powerful AMP be more benificial for me?
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Yes. 220's have got decent bass. Not the power its the quality! That Tibo ain't great. I went 2x50W Denon to 2x30W Naim and bass is waaaay better. So depends on budget? This would make those Wharfies sing
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hornetstinger said:
Budget for a sub? There's BK subs they have high level input.
Check with your amp as BK use the Rel high level (three cables) which can damage a class D amp.

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the only problem I have is floor space for a sub, i did have one, decent one, but it was a faf, as it needed manually turned on etc.. was a right PITA.

turbot1984 said:
Yes. 220's have got decent bass. Not the power its the quality! That Tibo ain't great. I went 2x50W Denon to 2x30W Naim and bass is waaaay better. So depends on budget? This would make those Wharfies sing
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Yeah, I bought the TIBO on a budget, and has been OK for the few years, but like you say, I wasnt 100% sure if it was more the amp, or the speakers causing some "limitations".
 
hornetstinger said:
Buy bigger speakers, like Kef R3 style where they have wider frequency response.
Upgrade your amp also.
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my monitors have dual ports for connection, by that I mean, on the back, the red and black jacks, are double (currently only have one set hooked up as AMP doesnt support both), why are there double there?
 
@turbot1984 that CA AMP took me back to my DJing days when I was younger, I cannot remember the model number..but me and my mate had them, they were great, also very budget at the time..man things have changed! Mabye im just getting old! :(
 
Zeebedy said:
Just had a look at those Kef R3, a little bit more expensive than my 220's :p

They look so so sleek though, i must admit.
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Or these ;-)

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Ignoring the price, they have another bass driver so they're a larger standmount, with wider FR. In a smaller room you won't need a sub for two channel music.

Evo4.2 - WHARFEDALE

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These aren't too bad second hand seen a pair for £450
 
Zeebedy said:
@turbot1984 that CA AMP took me back to my DJing days when I was younger, I cannot remember the model number..but me and my mate had them, they were great, also very budget at the time..man things have changed! Mabye im just getting old! :(
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Yeah, always had good reviews. I've got previous version of these hooked up to Naim pre/power .... bass is brilliant for size of speaker, I even keep rear ports bunged theres so much bass. The TIBO wont drive them well though.
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