[abomwell]

Does anyone know at what room size Clayton advises the X3 vs. the X5? My current room is 15' x 15'. I'm awaiting delivery on X5's. But (in the playground of my mind) I would someday perhaps like to expand the room by 9 feet making it 9' x 15' x 24' (H-W-L). Would the X3's be better in that size room?

[Desertpilot]

Does anyone know at what room size Clayton advises the X3 vs. the X5? My current room is 15' x 15'. I'm awaiting delivery on X5's. But (in the playground of my mind) I would someday perhaps like to expand the room by 9 feet making it 9' x 15' x 24' (H-W-L). Would the X3's be better in that size room?

The only differences is the size of the subwoofer (from 12 to 15 inches).  This requires the X3 speaker to be larger.  Sonically, I would expect the larger sub to be a better fit in larger rooms.  But, depending on setup, the X5s should be fine.  Call Clayton for his opinion.  My space is 30 feet long which Clayton said was a good size for the X3s.

Marcus

[Desertpilot]

I had a little scare today.  As you know, I purchased a third X3 for center channel duties.  Today, I was playing a Jazz album (CHRIS BOTTI, NIGHT SESSIONS in 5.1 multichannel, DSD 64).  Lots of bass.  As I was listening, I thought the center channel was not producing enough bass.  I felt the rear of the bass driver on all three speakers.  The left and right speakers were pulsing away.  But, the center channel sub was barely moving.  My heart dropped.  I thought I got a defective speaker.  So, I swapped the left and center channel speaker wires.  Whew!  Center channel sub was rockin' and rollin'.  Left channel sub was quiet.  Must be the way the music was mixed.

Marcus

[Tyson]

I had a little scare today.  As you know, I purchased a third X3 for center channel duties.  Today, I was playing a Jazz album (CHRIS BOTTI, NIGHT SESSIONS in 5.1 multichannel, DSD 64).  Lots of bass.  As I was listening, I thought the center channel was not producing enough bass.  I felt the rear of the bass driver on all three speakers.  The left and right speakers were pulsing away.  But, the center channel sub was barely moving.  My heart dropped.  I thought I got a defective speaker.  So, I swapped the left and center channel speaker wires.  Whew!  Center channel sub was rockin' and rollin'.  Left channel sub was quiet.  Must be the way the music was mixed.

Marcus

Is it hooked to a receiver or an HT pre-pro?  If so, check to make sure the center channel is set to "Full Range".

[Desertpilot]

Is it hooked to a receiver or an HT pre-pro?  If so, check to make sure the center channel is set to "Full Range".

No pre/pro or receiver.  Music from DAC direct to my amplifier.  It is all good now that I checked and verified sub is working properly.

Marcus

[Tyson]

Just got notified, my X3's are being delivered on Monday - woot!!

[morganc]

Just got notified, my X3's are being delivered on Monday - woot!!

Congrats!

[Daryl Zero]

Just got notified, my X3's are being delivered on Monday - woot!!

Yes, congrats.

[Desertpilot]

Just got notified, my X3's are being delivered on Monday - woot!!

Tyson.  Awesome news.  You are going to love them!

Marcus

[doggie]

Can someone who has a pair of X3's please take a look at the Hypex plate amp and tell me the model number.

It is probably something like FA501

Thanks a lot!

[lazbisme]

mine is FA251  but I understand there were two different ones used depending on inventory

[morganc]

Mine are the FA251 also. 

[doggie]

Thanks for the replies. It is appreciated. According to their website Hypex does still carry the FA501.

For someone wanting to replace their problem X3/X5 plate amp this is good news. Also according to David Whitt, Clayton still has the ability and willingness to update the onboard DSP so the amp will integrate with our X3/X5 speakers.