Crown K series amps

[thylantyr]

An internet rumor :gossip: says resident Jon had a hand
in the design of K series amps and won't use them full
range.

True/False ?

If true, what is the real recommended frequency response?

... and how come you couldn't make a good design :uhoh: :gah: :

[Dennis H]

https://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11016

[ThomasW]

1)True.

2)The performance parameters were determined by Crown, not Jon

3)Jon's a purest, his recommendation for the Crown K series is not to run them higher than ~1KHz or so IF you want the best sound quality

[thylantyr]

1. How bad is the SQ full range? If you were to ABX this with
something else can you make people fail easy or is this a
'golden ear' effect?

2. Is this due to high distortion above 1khz?

3. In the K series price range, is this the best performing
subwoofer amp?

[ThomasW]

The K Series are excellent amps for their intended use. And many people use them for fullrange home audio.

Given the cost of the K Series, I'd certainly consider some of the analog amps designed for home audio use.

It is a very good amp for those needing a passively cooled high powered sub amp.

Other than that is where your ability to audition comes into play....