I'm in the process of building a new HT setup. I'm researching subs right now and came across the EMP Tek E10s on the audioholics site. They recommend it in their $5K audio-centric system, which is about what I'm looking to spend.

http://www.audioholics.com/buying-guides/system-buying-guides/the-5000-audio-centric-system/equipment-product-recommendations

I'm just curious if anybody has any experience with this sub. It seems to me that if you are going for ~$500 sub, there are much more obvious choices like the Hsu VTF-2 MK 3 or the Outlaw LFM-1 Plus. On paper, both of these subs seem like much better performers but maybe there's something I'm missing.

I'm in the process of building a new HT setup. I'm researching subs right now and came across the EMP Tek E10s on the audioholics site. They recommend it in their $5K audio-centric system, which is about what I'm looking to spend.

http://www.audioholics.com/buying-guides/system-buying-guides/the-5000-audio-centric-system/equipment-product-recommendations

I'm just curious if anybody has any experience with this sub. It seems to me that if you are going for ~$500 sub, there are much more obvious choices like the Hsu VTF-2 MK 3 or the Outlaw LFM-1 Plus. On paper, both of these subs seem like much better performers but maybe there's something I'm missing.

The specs on that thing don't even read well. 30 pounds? Extension to 30Hz. 13 X 15 X 15 inches. This might make a good sub for a small den, and even then, this is not a sub for HT use.

You aren't missing a thing. There is a business relationship between Audioholics and EMP. That is what is written between the lines. Stick with the name brands like HSU, Outlaw, Ed.