Emotiva XPA-7 Gen3 | 7 Channel Audiophile Amplifier Setup & Configuration

I unbox and setup my new the Emotiva XPA-7 Gen3 7 Channel Audiophile Amplifier and configure it to work in my home theater. I'll post the full review ( • Emotiva XPA-7 Gen3 7 C... ) as soon as I can. This is definitely one the best values in home theater amplifiers on the market right now. If you're looking for a new amplifier for your home theater, this should be at the top of your list. This gives you very good performance and is relatively attainable for many enthusiasts.
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Chapters:
00:00 Overview
3:06 Making space for the amp
5:15 Unboxing the amp
8:06 Front panel
9:11 Rear panel
10:38 We have a problem?!
12:20 Connecting the amp to the receiver
14:37 Trigger cable
15:07 Receiver menu configuration
18:32 Power on demonstration

[@ericg.575]

I've been an Emotiva fan for years! You can not go wrong with Emotiva!

[@Upscaled_HT]

Really happy with it so far. More than meets my needs.

[@xray111xxx]

The Monoprice is an ATI power amplifier. They are grand amplifiers, but the Emotiva is much more easier to live with. Lighter for sure. Uses an SMPS power supply but still tradiitional class AB design amplifier stages. My history is steep with Emotiva. Went to most of the Emofest events. A fan since 2006. I still have a connection with Emotiva though much smaller now. BAS-X and XPA and DR reference are their core families. I knew about the super power supply years before it is in your amplifier. Produces all the power you will ever need. Enjoy! And Congratulations!

[@elvinechevarria8079]

MONOPRICE IS BETTER AMPLIFIER EMOTIVA IS OK.

[@cruzgallegos5071]

Yeah, I'm pretty happy with my Emotiva amps, I use 3 amp + 1 monoblock just for the center channel speaker for clarity and separation.

[@Upscaled_HT]

That’s impressive. I’m thinking about getting another xpa to power the heights at some point. probably some time next year.

[@fshometheater]

Very good Amp !

[@mfkhometheater7742]

You will definitely enjoy the Emotiva amplifier! I don't have any XPA's but I have a bunch of BasX amplifiers and they are definitely great amps.

[@Upscaled_HT]

I saw a review on the basx recently and they look impressive. I liked the extreme customization options on the xpas, since I’m planning on expanding in the future.

[@mfkhometheater7742]

@@Upscaled_HT I definitely like the BasX. I haven't decided what to use to power my 18" Ultimax subs but XPA's are a possibility. Two of them customized each with the four high power amps for one channel/woofer. That's probably overkill. Actually just one with 4 high power amps, two woofers/ch is probably more than enough.

[@TheaterAtReference]

congratulations 🎉

[@Upscaled_HT]

Thanks!

[@11eagleye97]

Can I use two speakers with 7 channel amp? I am planning to buy only front speakers and amp for now and add remaining speakers eventually

[@Upscaled_HT]

You sure can.

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

solid amp

[@Upscaled_HT]

Agreed. Been enjoying it so far.

[@carlsitler9071]

Me too. I got the BasX 4 on sale for $300.

[@Upscaled_HT]

Solid deal!

[@alphamoleliza6749]

Do you get any hiss from this amp when no signal is playing? Is it more or less than your AVR?

[@Upscaled_HT]

I can’t hear any audible hiss.

[@mikeygrizz23]

So you’re plugging in red/white on the receiver but the amp only accepts 1 rca input? How does that work?

[@Upscaled_HT]

You can use any rca cable. The color doesn’t matter.

[@kack7130]

if you put 4 sub in your room, would it be better, but too much wiring. You put 2 sub in the rear? I have 7.2.6

[@Upscaled_HT]

I’ll be using 4 subs in my new theater with 2 in the back.

[@hmoob-dab-tsi7572]

Just got my xpa5. Running Martin logan xt60,xt50xt35. Pioneer elite sc-89. Oppo 203. Update. Probably my ears aren’t calibrated but I don’t notice much difference. Could be because I have an av receiver instead of a preprocessor. Either way, imo if you have a small room, there’s no need to go separate or amplify. If you have a long room like mines 14x32 then maybe. Overall I don’t think It was worth it for me to get an external amplifier

[@Upscaled_HT]

Nice setup!

[@hmoob-dab-tsi7572]

@@Upscaled_HT thanks

[@worldofradomness1890]

Did you hear any difference with the Amp configuration

[@Upscaled_HT]

Hopefully will be putting my full thoughts video soon.

[@FriendOfaCoolFriend]

This video was about fomo, but just covers the installation…. That said, regarding the fomo, what do you think so far? Difference in sound or performance? Waiting for placebo to pass? Thoughts?

[@Upscaled_HT]

I’ll be putting out a video on my thoughts pretty soon.

[@FriendOfaCoolFriend]

@@Upscaled_HT Awesome. Looking forward to your thoughts. I’m already sold on going separates and plan to end of year. But would love an honest opinion from a guy who seems like a straight shooter.

[@ThornBoyz2207]

can you recommend an easy way to remember what these acronyms mean? Wtf is fomo? I know I've looked it up before but I don't remember. Fomo bogo yolo. ugh.

[@FriendOfaCoolFriend]

@@ThornBoyz2207 Fear Of Missing Out.

[@ThornBoyz2207]

Bro, no hate but that cable mess...can I recommend watching some videos about network cabling, dressing network cable? I just got into the industry and looks are everything. I take that knowledge home now. I get it as mine looks just as bad right now but I plan on taking what Ive learned working in data centers and and DAS head ends and making my home network and theater look just as kick ass in the back as it sounds in the front.

[@Upscaled_HT]

Going to start with a clean slate when I move to the new house/theater. It will be a goal to have better cable management. It did look better in the beginning but slowly got worse over the years.

[@michaelstephens41]

What banana plugs do you have?

[@Upscaled_HT]

I think these are them. Ocelot Banana Plugs, 24k Gold Plated Connectors, Open Screw Type, 12 Pair, 12 Pair (24 plugs) a.co/d/aBOj76m

[@reygenabraham7564]

And also get infinity t10 and surge protector

[@user-sj3zu3hx7t]

Awesome!!! Why not XLR cable?!?! Why RCA cable please?!?! Thanks.

[@Upscaled_HT]

I did eventually use Xlr cables.

[@mwrightinsurance]

Sewell right angle banana plugs👍

[@Upscaled_HT]

That would have worked!

[@davidlee4358]

How do you like it

[@Upscaled_HT]

No complaints so far. Works like a charm.

[@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS]

Please don’t fronts to large

[@reygenabraham7564]

Change your crossover to 80 thanks me later

[@tkh7961]

I think you need to learn cable management before watching the movie.... watch cable management video on KZbin

[@Upscaled_HT]

I hear you. At this point, I’m not investing any time on cable management. I’m moving to the new theater and I’ll start with a clean slate there.

[@bugume]

annoyong

[@tkh7961]

Very dirty loooooking......