Monolith by Monoprice M5100X 5x90 Watts Per Channel Multi-Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier with RCA & XLR Inputs
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In addition to my (Answered) question about the XLR inputs, I got an answer saying it's for convenience, I Think this is besides the point of my question. I asked what is the point of having XLR Unbalanced inputs in terms of the Balanced or Unbalanced ability / spec, many other known Amplifiers with XLR inputs are 'BALANCED' for a reason, to have a BALANCED connection and use XLR not just for convenience but to get the signal in Balanced 'form' --- Please elaborate why you chose to use an Unbalanced XLR connection on these lesser / more budget amplifiers, and not Balanced(I think a lot of these buyers of these new amps think they're getting balanced inputs)..?
K G
on Aug 27, 2023
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BEST ANSWER: Convenience. Many amps are out there with XLR inputs that are not balanced inputs. Why would you expect balanced inputs on these "lesser / more budget amplifiers"?
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- New User U Staff on Aug 28, 2023
So the XLR is convenience of having an XLR connection without Balanced ability, I understand. - if you check the 'why I Bought this item' section, some are mistaken thinking it's a Balanced connection because it's XLR. This isn't my mistake I read the page / info about unbalanced XLR. I guess it is a mistake to think if an AMP has RCA + XLR, to think XLR is automatically going to be Balanced. why not just have RCA then I'd say. Thanks for responding.
No need to be snarky - especially when you are the seller. Bush league answer, imho. Not necessary.
BEST ANSWER: Convenience. Many amps are out there with XLR inputs that are not balanced inputs. Why would you expect balanced inputs on these "lesser / more budget amplifiers"?
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- New User U Staff on Aug 28, 2023
So the XLR is convenience of having an XLR connection without Balanced ability, I understand. - if you check the 'why I Bought this item' section, some are mistaken thinking it's a Balanced connection because it's XLR. This isn't my mistake I read the page / info about unbalanced XLR. I guess it is a mistake to think if an AMP has RCA + XLR, to think XLR is automatically going to be Balanced. why not just have RCA then I'd say. Thanks for responding.
No need to be snarky - especially when you are the seller. Bush league answer, imho. Not necessary.
This is a strange feature and could be deceiving to the novice user. If you plug a balanced male XLR plug into this female XLR jack on the amplifier, it will certainly pass the signal, but there will be a 6 dB loss. The loss is because only half of the balanced signal is used. The other half goes to ground. I think the description should be modified so as to give a full explanation of what's going on. As I said, this is not how an XLR input is usually wired -- convenance or not.
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- Stephen D on Mar 15, 2024
You're asking non-product developers product development questions. Know your audience buddy...
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- New User U on Aug 31, 2023
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I want to use this amp to power my fronts. They are 300 watt 6ohm speakers. Will this amp have enough power to drive them?
A shopper
on Jun 15, 2024
BEST ANSWER: I use this amp to drive my left and right channels in a 7.1.4 atmos system. The speakers are B&W towers and they bi-amped so I am using four of the five channels to run the speakers. Great sound, and clarity with more than enough power. . Very happy with this amplifier.
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- Nancy H on Jun 16, 2024
- Purchased on Nov 4, 2023
BEST ANSWER: I use this amp to drive my left and right channels in a 7.1.4 atmos system. The speakers are B&W towers and they bi-amped so I am using four of the five channels to run the speakers. Great sound, and clarity with more than enough power. . Very happy with this amplifier.
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- Nancy H on Jun 16, 2024
- Purchased on Nov 4, 2023
I'm assuming that the maximum wattage throughput is 300 watts. The maximum watts per channel on this amp is 95 watts all channels driven. I believe it will drive your speakers adequately.
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- Jeff L on Jun 15, 2024
- Purchased on Oct 30, 2023
I would get a more powerful amp, like 200w.
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- Brock S on Jun 15, 2024
- Purchased on Feb 7, 2024
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Where I can download the specs sheet? Thanks
A shopper
on Jul 24, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. At the moment we have not yet uploaded a specs sheet. For the time being, we have a Full Specs tab with great information. For further assistance, please reach out to our Customer support team.
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- Carlos R Staff on Jul 31, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. At the moment we have not yet uploaded a specs sheet. For the time being, we have a Full Specs tab with great information. For further assistance, please reach out to our Customer support team.
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- Carlos R Staff on Jul 31, 2023
The Audioholics review has a lot of helpful information.
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- Abram R on Dec 8, 2023
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Where can I find manuals and spec sheets for the products?
New User U
on Jul 23, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. At the moment, we do have a quick installation guide on the product page under Support Files and we do provide a Full Specs tab.
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- Carlos R Staff on Jul 31, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. At the moment, we do have a quick installation guide on the product page under Support Files and we do provide a Full Specs tab.
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when will complete specifications be available for this?
A shopper
on Jul 24, 2023
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BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. Specifications are now available on the Full Specs tab on each of the amplifier product pages.
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- Carlos R Staff on Jul 31, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. Specifications are now available on the Full Specs tab on each of the amplifier product pages.
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- Carlos R Staff on Jul 31, 2023
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Description says unbalanced XLR inputs for 2,3 & 5 amplifiers. Are they balanced or unbalanced XLR inputs?
New User U
on Aug 3, 2023
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Do the amps come with ears for those that want to rack mount these?
A shopper
on Aug 3, 2023
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Do you make pre-amps or theater receivers?
A shopper
on Aug 9, 2023
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Do these units include turn-on soft start and/or speaker mute?
A shopper
on Aug 16, 2023
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Besides the locking ability with the XLR connection, what is the point of having the XLR if it's not Balanced type, can someone explain this or elaborate? "" UNBALANCED RCA INPUTS AND UNBALANCED XLR INPUTS "" ?
K G
on Aug 21, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Ask all the amp manufacturers that have unbalanced XLR inputs--convenience.
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- New User U Staff on Aug 22, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Ask all the amp manufacturers that have unbalanced XLR inputs--convenience.
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- New User U Staff on Aug 22, 2023
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Can you use 4 ohm speakers with this amplifier?
A shopper
on Sep 8, 2023
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Is this amp bridgeable?
A shopper
on Sep 9, 2023
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What's the voltage required to drive these to spec?
A shopper
on Nov 15, 2023
BEST ANSWER: standard voltage 110-115v
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- Jeff L on Nov 15, 2023
- Purchased on Oct 30, 2023
BEST ANSWER: standard voltage 110-115v
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- Jeff L on Nov 15, 2023
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Start up thump ?
A shopper
on Nov 30, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Nice Multichannel Amplifire for Homecinema.
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- Alexander H on Dec 2, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 17, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Nice Multichannel Amplifire for Homecinema.
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- Alexander H on Dec 2, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 17, 2023
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Is the 5 channel m5100x for biamping a is can ms5100x biamp a pair of 4 ohm speakers and a 4 ohm. Center channel?
A shopper
on Nov 30, 2023
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Where is this amp built? Is it China?
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on Dec 3, 2023
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Is this amp a good match for the THX 460t/365c/265b system in a med/large size room?
Jeff C
on Jan 5, 2024
BEST ANSWER: I would use the higher power Monolith amplifier for that class of speaker.
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- New User U Staff on Jan 5, 2024
BEST ANSWER: I would use the higher power Monolith amplifier for that class of speaker.
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It can run on 220-240 volts?
A shopper
on Jan 25, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, this unit can run on 220 - 230 Volts/50Hz
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- Jake S Staff on Jan 25, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, this unit can run on 220 - 230 Volts/50Hz
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- Jake S Staff on Jan 25, 2024
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What differences would be noticeable between the 5X and the M5100X? I bought the M5100X for the THX speakers [460T front / 365C / 265B surround] and am trying to decide if I would benefit from returning it and buying the 5X at almost 4 times the price. The receiver is a Denon x4700h.
A shopper
on Feb 10, 2024
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Do you have the ratings for 2Ch driven on the M5100x?
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on Apr 4, 2024
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Hi, I need to now the packed dimensons and weight?
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A shopper
on Aug 4, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Hi, are you referring to the package dimensions? If so, that is L 22.5lbs x W 20.5lbs x H 10lbs. The packaging box is 36.8 lbs
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- Jhomar R Staff on Aug 5, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Hi, are you referring to the package dimensions? If so, that is L 22.5lbs x W 20.5lbs x H 10lbs. The packaging box is 36.8 lbs
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- Jhomar R Staff on Aug 5, 2024
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Hello I have an Onkyo rz50 with a 5.1.4 setup, would this amplifier be a good match? If it is what speakers should I use on the amplifier. Thanks Keith
A shopper
on Aug 23, 2024
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I"m thinking about using one of these channels to power a Clark Synthesis Transducer (4 ohm load). Will this amp be stable for such an application - on top of running the other 4 channels for Atmos (at 8 ohms)?
A shopper
on Sep 4, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. This device has not been specifically tested in this aspect. However, it is fully stable with 4 and 8 ohm mixed loads.
Thank you for your inquiry. This device has not been specifically tested in this aspect. However, it is fully stable with 4 and 8 ohm mixed loads.
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- Coty R Staff on Sep 25, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. This device has not been specifically tested in this aspect. However, it is fully stable with 4 and 8 ohm mixed loads.
Thank you for your inquiry. This device has not been specifically tested in this aspect. However, it is fully stable with 4 and 8 ohm mixed loads.
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- Coty R Staff on Sep 25, 2024
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What are the chassis dimensions of the m5100x? It says 19 in the specs for width but im guessing thats with the box
A shopper
on Sep 19, 2023
What is the input sensitivity? Is it the same for balanced and unbalanced?
A shopper
on Nov 8, 2023
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