I’ve had the 7000x for years and was very impressed when first packing out, the build quality is phenomenal, yet very reasonably priced. I could never get them hot, even when playing extra loud at parties for extended time. They brought my B&W 700s to life with a little more detail, more punch, wider soundstage, and better dynamics.
Good to see someone doing a review on the Outlaw Monoblocks. Wish more well known reviewers would make the leap. It would be interesting to see you compare them to lets say a 2k or 3k amp and see if you can even hear a difference.
I can tell you that the 2220 has a higher noise floor than the 7000X. I own both and I bought the 2220 for the center channel, and was sad to find this. It’s still inaudible from my MLP though with my JBL 590s.
I have an Outlaw 7000X for Atmos channels and a Monolith 5X for the bed layer. I believe I could easily exchange the two and not hear a difference. I did hear a difference when going from Anthem AVM 1120 internal amps to external amps. The Outlaw and Monolith delivered the power my 4 ohm MartinLogan’s craved. Having a review video from a trusted source would have saved me hours of research, reading, and angst about these products that one cannot simply go to a storefront and experience first hand. Thanks for what you do Michael and thanks to Outlaw (and Arendal) for sending you the review gear. -Paul
Thank you Paul. I agree with you. Most could not tell between amps in a blind A/B test. As long as an amp doesn't have a high noise floor or is isn't running out of gas during high volume and causing distortion, you likely won't hear much (if any) difference audibly.
I have a few outlaw amps, the monblocks and the 7000x; both are awesome performers and great value. I keep planning to upgrade them but can't bring myself to because they do so well. The monoblocks I'm using for Atmos duties right now and the 7000x for a family room system, but anyone considering them - they are really high quality, including even the terminals - and they perform and pair beautifully! I'm using them with some Arendal monitors and the match is really, really good.
Awesome amp! I have used the 2200 as a center channel amplifier. Currently not in use since i got the Parasound A51. Willing to let go for reasonable consideration if anyone is in NYC that will pick up.
I'm not usually a fan of unboxing videos but this one was interesting. It seems that when it comes to external amps you almost never hear anyone say "no, that's too much power, I need less..." Monoblocks will be next for me.
I always enjoyed your very informative videos, Great job ! I do have a question I'm looking for an amplifier to run my Klipsch Rp 600 MK 2 Speakers I just bought I listen to a variety of music & want something future proof & expandable $1000 range or so Thanks Bryon
I don't know if you remember, but I was kind of joking that when I got my new RP-1200SW set up in my small bedroom/HT that it would probably have to be set to "3", and you said, "What fun it that?." I got my 84# box from UPS yesterday, struggled to get it downstairs and set it up with Audyssey (Denon X4700H) with the sub, as instructed, set to "5". I kept on having to turn it down to get 75dB. I then proceeded to watch 1/2 of an old DVD I had of Das Boot, which really rumbled (I have to flip over the DVD to watch the 2nd 1/2) and then looked at the settings...the volume was set to "3"! I'll definitely experiment with higher settings (scared to try "11"), but so far I like what I hear, and sometimes feel (which was the whole point). I bet Apollo 13 , Hacksaw Ridge and others I have will sound just as good!
Outlaw makes some great amps , found out they make em for high-end brands as well. Found out after i got a Lexicon ZX-7 for my bed layer speakers which i certainly unfortunately never got a Youthman deal for. The guts are outlaw but the outside badge which is what i paid for then was Lexicon. Great Powerful Amp though and matches perfectly with my Anthems AVM 70. Fyi these are class AB design .
Tekton makes a 6 x 10 Subwoofer for around $1,500. Yep, 6 - 10" subs ran in series, stacked to about 6 foot tall enclosure. I've also been checking out Rhythmic Subwoofers, and they seem to be some really good subs, from a company that only makes subwoofers (like REL). They even offer DIY kits to ave ya a few bucks. It would be interesting to see a review of the Tekton 6 x 10, and also a TRhythmic sub. They are pretty high end subs, entry level around $1000. But have patented tech and operate like the RSK Speedwoofer. Which is probably the best sub for the price right now. Their 12' sub has some serious SPL.
After seeing how the owner has harassed reviewers who have anything negative to say about his products, I do not have any desire to review Tekton products. Erin’s Audio Corner is dealing with it now and it’s ridiculous.
You said monoblock amps of any type would probably make no audible difference to your home theater. I am excited to hear if you change your mind on that.
Most people cannot tell a difference between amps in blind AB testing. Where they begin to differ is noise floor and if an amp runs out of gas at higher volume.
Why would you expect that? 200 - 300 watts is incredibly small for a subwoofer amplifier. Most sub amps are minimum of 500 - 700 watts. The amps for my JTR Captivator RS2 subs are 4000 watts RMS.
Hey Michael, awesome video once again. Could you please comment on whether the Arendal 1723 S THX speakers sound better than the ML F200's that you have in your living room? (to your ears). Should I wait for your review or can you give me a little hint which you prefer? I'm not able to hear the ML where I live and since you have both it's worth asking the question. Thanks.
I can’t do that yet without placing them in the same room connected to the same equipment. A more even comparison would be the 1723 THX (not the smaller 1723 S THX) and the F200’s as they both have 8” drivers and similar cabinet sizes.
I had seriously considered buying three Outaw monoblocks for my LCR but settled on a 3 channel Emotiva XPA to reduce the number of chassis in my HT system.
I do not have any experience with Buckeye amps but have heard absolutely nothing but great things about them. Hyped and Purify amps have been around for a long time and are tried and true. They are more expensive so it might come down to your budget.
Thanks for this, Michael. If you're willing to go through the trouble, and since this is your first personal experience with monoblocks, you may want to try powering your front JTRs with 2220s and see if you notice a difference vs. the multi-channel Monolith amp. (I'm assuming you're using the Monolith, or are you still rocking an AVR like the Marantz 8015?)
Hi Joe, yes I’m still using my Monolith 11X to power everything so I’m getting 200 x 3 to my LCR. I’m not sure how much difference (if any) I would hear with the mono blocks due to the extreme sensitivity of the JTR’s and you have to double the wattage to gain 3dB in output. I would only be increasing the wattage by 50%.
@Youthman Hi Michael. I honestly don't think you'd hear too much of a difference from the Monolith. But the advantage of the monoblocks is not just power, but also (and not just limited to) the absolute elimination of crosstalk (although I am not sure if there's that much crosstalk in the Monolith, but at least a tiny bit exists in any multi-channel amp.) My first experience with Outlaw was when I switched from a Pioneer AVR's amplification to using Outlaw monoblocks and I'll tell you that that was a very noticeable difference: more natural highs, lower noise-floor, better clarity/resolution, but most of all: better bass, i.e. fuller vocals (without bloat) and MUCH more authority in mid- and deeper-bass! My experience is why I made the suggestion. The Monolith should be of high enough quality where you might not notice any difference when you hook up the Outlaws, but let us know if you do notice a difference when you switch! Have fun with it, and so glad you have a chance to get more exposure for Outlaw. They deserve it!
I didn't realize the lineouts on the Soundbase had volume control on the lineouts. Or a better way of saying it is that I didn't realize that the soundbase could be used as a preamp.
The processor or AVR controls the volume. The amp simply amplifies the signal it’s being sent. As you increase the volume on the preamp or AVR, the signal to the amp increases thus generating higher volume.
After buying the Outlaw Audio RR 2160 Mk II Retro Stereo Receiver back in 2021 and returning it as fast as I bought it due to it sounding harsh and the build quality feeling cheap, I won’t buy their products again. Glad their monoblock amps seemed to work well for you. To each their own and happy listening.
I was going to run a pair of the Outlaw 2220s on a pair of Polk R700.....but went with An Emotiva XPA-TWO on a pair of Arendal 1723 floor standing units instead. ...but I still think the Outlaw/Polk pairing would have been real nice itself.
@@Youthman I'm absolutely in love. I could step up to some more expensive/fancy subwoofers, I suppose, but right now I'm using a pair of Emotiva Airmotiv XS12s. I'm loving the hobby, in general. I didn't even intend for this to be a hobby, but it most certainly has become one. My next move will be a fancy pants vacuum tube stereo preamp (I have my eye on the Advance Paris A10 Classic and the Black Ice Audio Fusion360)...
@@Youthman ....and I love that guys like you are out here making videos so guys like me can even know about brands like Arendal, Outlaw, Emotiva, etc etc etc. ...because I certainly had never heard of any of them prior to "getting serious" about HiFi. I initially just wanted to buy some new floor standing speakers for an old Onkyo A/V receiver that I had. ...and now I have system that can bring you to tears....
@@Youthman Kill-A-Watt or a similar energy monitoring plug? I keep reading about “how efficient” class D is, but haven’t found side by side comparisons. Either way, thanks for the review! These do look super tempting to use with my x3800.
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Yet another excellent video! Every video you produce has quality all the way through.
Thank you Paul. I do my best
@@Youthman Not only do you do your best, you succeed.
I’ve had the 7000x for years and was very impressed when first packing out, the build quality is phenomenal, yet very reasonably priced. I could never get them hot, even when playing extra loud at parties for extended time. They brought my B&W 700s to life with a little more detail, more punch, wider soundstage, and better dynamics.
Good to see someone doing a review on the Outlaw Monoblocks. Wish more well known reviewers would make the leap. It would be interesting to see you compare them to lets say a 2k or 3k amp and see if you can even hear a difference.
I can tell you that the 2220 has a higher noise floor than the 7000X. I own both and I bought the 2220 for the center channel, and was sad to find this. It’s still inaudible from my MLP though with my JBL 590s.
Yup! Got three for LCR. Super happy. Can catch them for $300 each on sale. Finally, some love for these cost effective gems. Thank you Michael!
I’m a new fan!
I have three of these for my identical LCR Polk speakers and couldn't be happier. Crystal clear and sweet sound!
I have an Outlaw 7000X for Atmos channels and a Monolith 5X for the bed layer. I believe I could easily exchange the two and not hear a difference. I did hear a difference when going from Anthem AVM 1120 internal amps to external amps. The Outlaw and Monolith delivered the power my 4 ohm MartinLogan’s craved.
Having a review video from a trusted source would have saved me hours of research, reading, and angst about these products that one cannot simply go to a storefront and experience first hand. Thanks for what you do Michael and thanks to Outlaw (and Arendal) for sending you the review gear. -Paul
Thank you Paul. I agree with you. Most could not tell between amps in a blind A/B test. As long as an amp doesn't have a high noise floor or is isn't running out of gas during high volume and causing distortion, you likely won't hear much (if any) difference audibly.
@@Youthmanis this amp class AB?
I was one of those who have been waiting on a review of those Outlaw Mono blocks for awhile ! Looking forward to the full review.
Thanks Ben!
Another excellent video. Every video you produce has quality through and through. 😊
Im using the 5 channel version of these for external amplification from my Denon AVR. Very pleased with it.
Awesome!
Yup I have the 7 channel with a Denon as well in a family room system; concur it performs very well!
I have a few outlaw amps, the monblocks and the 7000x; both are awesome performers and great value. I keep planning to upgrade them but can't bring myself to because they do so well. The monoblocks I'm using for Atmos duties right now and the 7000x for a family room system, but anyone considering them - they are really high quality, including even the terminals - and they perform and pair beautifully! I'm using them with some Arendal monitors and the match is really, really good.
Awesome amp! I have used the 2200 as a center channel amplifier. Currently not in use since i got the Parasound A51. Willing to let go for reasonable consideration if anyone is in NYC that will pick up.
Looks like a winning combination. Good to see you using regular type cables and speaker wire. Nothing crazy expensive.
Nice review. 👍🏽
Definitely nothing fancy on cables. Copper is copper. Monoprice, Sewell and Blue Jeans Cable are just fine with me.
I'm not usually a fan of unboxing videos but this one was interesting. It seems that when it comes to external amps you almost never hear anyone say "no, that's too much power, I need less..." Monoblocks will be next for me.
Notice my unboxing videos are getting faster instead of “real time”. Cut out all the “fluff”
I had the 2200s. They are lean and mean. Now I have a 7000 which is super awesome and runs very cool. These are built like tanks.
i have the outlaw 7000x for my atmos and i really like it! outlaw makes awsome amps
Awesome Chris!
I always enjoyed your very informative videos, Great job ! I do have a question I'm looking for an amplifier to run my Klipsch Rp 600 MK 2 Speakers I just bought I listen to a variety of music & want something future proof & expandable $1000 range or so Thanks Bryon
Great video Michael! I have never used any products from Outlaw Audio. Looks like something good to consider for the future.
I have zero reservations recommending these amps based on what I’ve seen and experienced so far.
I don't know if you remember, but I was kind of joking that when I got my new RP-1200SW set up in my small bedroom/HT that it would probably have to be set to "3", and you said, "What fun it that?." I got my 84# box from UPS yesterday, struggled to get it downstairs and set it up with Audyssey (Denon X4700H) with the sub, as instructed, set to "5". I kept on having to turn it down to get 75dB. I then proceeded to watch 1/2 of an old DVD I had of Das Boot, which really rumbled (I have to flip over the DVD to watch the 2nd 1/2) and then looked at the settings...the volume was set to "3"! I'll definitely experiment with higher settings (scared to try "11"), but so far I like what I hear, and sometimes feel (which was the whole point). I bet Apollo 13 , Hacksaw Ridge and others I have will sound just as good!
Congrats on the new upgrade Gary. Enjoy
Outlaw makes some great amps , found out they make em for high-end brands as well. Found out after i got a Lexicon ZX-7 for my bed layer speakers which i certainly unfortunately never got a Youthman deal for. The guts are outlaw but the outside badge which is what i paid for then was Lexicon. Great Powerful Amp though and matches perfectly with my Anthems AVM 70.
Fyi these are class AB design .
Awesome been wondering about these awesome video
Thank you Dane.
@@YouthmanI think I’m gonna try these for my center it can handle up to 500watts and is 4ohm
Any update on these?
Seems like few review the Buckeye amps which are Class D and very powerful with a small footprint and reasonably priced.
Buckeye makes great amps. We have used them at MWAVE and I know Ryan uses them in his theater room and loves them.
Nice choice for review. The more u can separate channels the better imo. Now if I can only find a way to afford 15 monoblocks😊
Whew 15 monoblocks! That would be something
This is a great video. I’m a new fan of mono’s and this Is another budget option.
Tekton makes a 6 x 10 Subwoofer for around $1,500. Yep, 6 - 10" subs ran in series, stacked to about 6 foot tall enclosure. I've also been checking out Rhythmic Subwoofers, and they seem to be some really good subs, from a company that only makes subwoofers (like REL). They even offer DIY kits to ave ya a few bucks. It would be interesting to see a review of the Tekton 6 x 10, and also a TRhythmic sub. They are pretty high end subs, entry level around $1000. But have patented tech and operate like the RSK Speedwoofer. Which is probably the best sub for the price right now. Their 12' sub has some serious SPL.
After seeing how the owner has harassed reviewers who have anything negative to say about his products, I do not have any desire to review Tekton products. Erin’s Audio Corner is dealing with it now and it’s ridiculous.
Is the 2220 Class A/B or G? Who makes it?
Be interesting to compare these with the new Fosi V3 monoblocks they are releasing in a few months from now.
You said monoblock amps of any type would probably make no audible difference to your home theater. I am excited to hear if you change your mind on that.
Most people cannot tell a difference between amps in blind AB testing. Where they begin to differ is noise floor and if an amp runs out of gas at higher volume.
i was excited to click the link and watch the vrdeo. i was dissapointed with type of speakers being tested, i was expecting you to power a subwoofer.
Why would you expect that? 200 - 300 watts is incredibly small for a subwoofer amplifier. Most sub amps are minimum of 500 - 700 watts. The amps for my JTR Captivator RS2 subs are 4000 watts RMS.
Have been using the older Outlaw Model 2200 with a Lexicon MC-8 to power a Revel Voice2, a good pairing.
It will be a great combo... outlaw use to make Amps for Lexicon. From a happy owner of a Lexicon zx 7 amp which is a dressed up outlaw 7900
Great Amp owned these about three years now..
Awesome! Glad to hear they are still rocking.
Hey Michael, awesome video once again. Could you please comment on whether the Arendal 1723 S THX speakers sound better than the ML F200's that you have in your living room? (to your ears). Should I wait for your review or can you give me a little hint which you prefer? I'm not able to hear the ML where I live and since you have both it's worth asking the question. Thanks.
I can’t do that yet without placing them in the same room connected to the same equipment. A more even comparison would be the 1723 THX (not the smaller 1723 S THX) and the F200’s as they both have 8” drivers and similar cabinet sizes.
I had seriously considered buying three Outaw monoblocks for my LCR but settled on a 3 channel Emotiva XPA to reduce the number of chassis in my HT system.
My Technics SE-R1 amplifier has twin mono blocks.
Hey Youthman, would you take these outlaw monoblocks over a stereo amp from buckeye amp?
I do not have any experience with Buckeye amps but have heard absolutely nothing but great things about them. Hyped and Purify amps have been around for a long time and are tried and true. They are more expensive so it might come down to your budget.
Thanks for this, Michael. If you're willing to go through the trouble, and since this is your first personal experience with monoblocks, you may want to try powering your front JTRs with 2220s and see if you notice a difference vs. the multi-channel Monolith amp. (I'm assuming you're using the Monolith, or are you still rocking an AVR like the Marantz 8015?)
Hi Joe, yes I’m still using my Monolith 11X to power everything so I’m getting 200 x 3 to my LCR. I’m not sure how much difference (if any) I would hear with the mono blocks due to the extreme sensitivity of the JTR’s and you have to double the wattage to gain 3dB in output. I would only be increasing the wattage by 50%.
@Youthman Hi Michael. I honestly don't think you'd hear too much of a difference from the Monolith. But the advantage of the monoblocks is not just power, but also (and not just limited to) the absolute elimination of crosstalk (although I am not sure if there's that much crosstalk in the Monolith, but at least a tiny bit exists in any multi-channel amp.) My first experience with Outlaw was when I switched from a Pioneer AVR's amplification to using Outlaw monoblocks and I'll tell you that that was a very noticeable difference: more natural highs, lower noise-floor, better clarity/resolution, but most of all: better bass, i.e. fuller vocals (without bloat) and MUCH more authority in mid- and deeper-bass! My experience is why I made the suggestion. The Monolith should be of high enough quality where you might not notice any difference when you hook up the Outlaws, but let us know if you do notice a difference when you switch! Have fun with it, and so glad you have a chance to get more exposure for Outlaw. They deserve it!
@youthman Please do a new room tour. It’s so beyond overdue. 😊
I know!!!! It’s on my list for sure. I just need to do it. Thank you for the reminder
I've had my eyes on those for a while. Porfy has those in his system.. We've talked about them at length before.
1723 S ?
Porfy is a great guy. 👍
Honestly, I’m actually surprised they dig a little bit deeper than the full-size towers. I would have expected the opposite.
@@Youthman This is helpful info!
@@Youthman ...Is a surprise. .. Alas.. the magic of physics. 🙏🙏
I didn't realize the lineouts on the Soundbase had volume control on the lineouts. Or a better way of saying it is that I didn't realize that the soundbase could be used as a preamp.
Hey Billy, I’m not sure what your question is or if that’s a question
@@Youthman Sorry, proofreading is important. I edited my question.
The line outs do not have gain controls. It’s an unpowered signal that is sent to an amplifier to amplify that signal.
@@Youthman How do you control the volume.
The processor or AVR controls the volume. The amp simply amplifies the signal it’s being sent. As you increase the volume on the preamp or AVR, the signal to the amp increases thus generating higher volume.
After buying the Outlaw Audio RR 2160 Mk II Retro Stereo Receiver back in 2021 and returning it as fast as I bought it due to it sounding harsh and the build quality feeling cheap, I won’t buy their products again. Glad their monoblock amps seemed to work well for you. To each their own and happy listening.
I was going to run a pair of the Outlaw 2220s on a pair of Polk R700.....but went with An Emotiva XPA-TWO on a pair of Arendal 1723 floor standing units instead.
...but I still think the Outlaw/Polk pairing would have been real nice itself.
Nice setup! How do you like it?
@@Youthman I'm absolutely in love. I could step up to some more expensive/fancy subwoofers, I suppose, but right now I'm using a pair of Emotiva Airmotiv XS12s.
I'm loving the hobby, in general. I didn't even intend for this to be a hobby, but it most certainly has become one.
My next move will be a fancy pants vacuum tube stereo preamp (I have my eye on the Advance Paris A10 Classic and the Black Ice Audio Fusion360)...
I love hearing when guys like yourself or thoroughly enjoying their system. Enjoy the Journey!
@@Youthman ....and I love that guys like you are out here making videos so guys like me can even know about brands like Arendal, Outlaw, Emotiva, etc etc etc.
...because I certainly had never heard of any of them prior to "getting serious" about HiFi. I initially just wanted to buy some new floor standing speakers for an old Onkyo A/V receiver that I had.
...and now I have system that can bring you to tears....
I can attest that the older outlaw Monoblocks (Model 200) and a pair of Polk R200's were a very solid combo
Any thoughts on these monoblocks vs class D amps like Buckeye? Are these going to draw a lot more power in use, or is it negligible?
Honestly, I’m not sure how to even measure that. Buckeye makes excellent amps as well. They just cost twice as much.
@@Youthman Kill-A-Watt or a similar energy monitoring plug? I keep reading about “how efficient” class D is, but haven’t found side by side comparisons. Either way, thanks for the review! These do look super tempting to use with my x3800.
#SuperPumped
Very disappointed in this review. I always thought you were law abiding ;) youthman is an outlaw?!
🤣🤣🤣
please send me your knife so i can sharpen it, embarrassing man......... LOL you cannot split sound waves with a dual knife!!!
Yes it’s horrible! 🤣🤣🤣 A few years ago, I bought a knife sharpener but I cannot find it. 😂
@@Youthman project farm, has knife sharpener reviews, check it out 🙂
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This is a great video. I’m a new fan of mono’s and this Is another budget option.
Thank you