**Official EMP Owner's Thread** - Page 37

Originally Posted by Randall.White 

What did you use to mount them? Did you remove one of the tweeters? I think it was on Audioholics that I read that some prefer them that way.

Originally Posted by Randall.White 

How much power are they getting right now?
The more I look at these, the more I'm leaning towards black.

Originally Posted by Elihawk 

Is setting the sub crossover to 60hz too low for the e5tis? Currently have it set to 80...
The e5tis are capable of playing below 60hz, but I have a pair of weak subs.

Originally Posted by bitterwaste 

If any one is interested there is a pair of EMP Tek E55Ti Gloss Black Ash Towers on ebay for 450.00 dollars.

Originally Posted by Randall.White 

PM sent.

Originally Posted by ousooner2 

Yeah I think that's a good thing too. Sure EMP isn't as large and well-known as your KEF, Klipsch, Polk, etc...but I find that can also reduce overhead (increasing quality/cost ratio) and reduce confusion over what models are good, what their specs were, etc. When people hear EMP they'll know the e55ti's as a very accurate speaker, beautiful looking and represented by RBH who can hang with or better most of those companies.
I still find it incredible how many people as for help on here with budgets ranging for $500-$1,500 and there's never any mention of EMP. It's incredible how many people recommend what they have OR EVEN WORSE what they've never heard. The ultimate goal for most is to reproduce the music accurately...I'd say +/- 2db with good off-axis performance at under $1,000 to be a helluva deal (and that's with the entire 5.0 sometimes!! ). I've had some time to watch a movie (dark knight rises) and a few shows (starting The Walking Dead) on them and listening to some music lately and they're still surprising me. They have plenty of top end detail for me..for those people that might be worried. Their midrange really is incredible. Voices are neither chesty or "honky" due to overemphasis on various freq. I can't wait to pair them with a sub and get the overall effect. I've got them x'd at 60hz right now and they seem to handle it just fine. Driver excursion is kept extremely low thanks to multiple drivers covering their bands. Especially important when you have a large and/or open concept-type space like I do.
Still loving them

Originally Posted by Randall.White 

No regrets then? Are the highs detailed and clear? Since I'll be coming from a horn tweeter I want to make sure I'll still hear the highs.
*Posting my speakers online for sale.

Originally Posted by cadett 

I came from Polks that lacked in clean detailed tweeters, but I have Infinity's in my Tundra that are pretty detailed & I find the EMP's slightly superior to the Infinity's. I'm running these speakers off an Onkyo with Audyssey x32 that does a good job of settling frequencies down & the best way I can describe the sound that is produced is, sweet & balanced. Afterall they are silk domes, there supposed to sound this way

Originally Posted by Randall.White 

I'm thinking about buying the ones off Ebay. So there is no 30 day return policy. From what all of you guys have said, these sound like a fantastic speaker. I'm really kicking myself over not jumping on the Black Friday sale. I don't think I can wait another 11 months to get them either.
@ousooner2, how far away are you sitting from them? I've talked with the lady and we are going to redo the living room after Christmas. With my current speakers I'm about 15' away. I'm wanting to move the couch closer, probably in the 10-12' range.
I'm running a Onkyo reciever also, so I'll be using Audyssey also.

Originally Posted by ousooner2 

I've heard my fair share of horn loaded speakers and don't care for single one. The highs are perfectly fine and balanced in the Impression series. Detail can also be added to sound, not just taken away by a speaker that rolls off in the midrange (aka...2" fullrange or crappy 3-4" fullrange). The bulk of your attack and presence is in the midrange/lower treble. I'd MUCH rather have a spot on midrange/lower treble and a speaker that rolls off slightly than a mediocre midrange and a speaker that plays 8kHz+ flat (or even slightly + for those crazy people). You might associate most speakers not have enough "detail" for you until your ears adjust and you realize what you might be hearing is something that either wasn't right or wasn't intended.
EMP offers a great thing in the 30-day money back deal. Quite confident and they have no reason not to be if you ask me. I have very sensitive ears and I've been listening to audio (bad and good) for YEARS now, along with gathering information and listening notes on various forums. These speakers will make you want to sit down and listen for hours, then pop in a movie and be wowed by the detail and ease they have.....but not once will they give you that shrill moment that makes you turn it down when you know it's coming. Buy them! You'll be happy. If ya dont after 25-30 days...send 'em back
Oh man....EVERY single Infinity I've heard has been horribly overbearing in the treble. You're likely running into a lot of reflections too, which is just making it worse. If you ever want to upgrade your car audio...let me know and I can help ya there!
Btw...I think the tweeter is a fabric dome in the Impression Series. No?

Originally Posted by ousooner2 

I've heard my fair share of horn loaded speakers and don't care for single one. The highs are perfectly fine and balanced in the Impression series. Detail can also be added to sound, not just taken away by a speaker that rolls off in the midrange (aka...2" fullrange or crappy 3-4" fullrange). The bulk of your attack and presence is in the midrange/lower treble. I'd MUCH rather have a spot on midrange/lower treble and a speaker that rolls off slightly than a mediocre midrange and a speaker that plays 8kHz+ flat (or even slightly + for those crazy people). You might associate most speakers not have enough "detail" for you until your ears adjust and you realize what you might be hearing is something that either wasn't right or wasn't intended.
EMP offers a great thing in the 30-day money back deal. Quite confident and they have no reason not to be if you ask me. I have very sensitive ears and I've been listening to audio (bad and good) for YEARS now, along with gathering information and listening notes on various forums. These speakers will make you want to sit down and listen for hours, then pop in a movie and be wowed by the detail and ease they have.....but not once will they give you that shrill moment that makes you turn it down when you know it's coming. Buy them! You'll be happy. If ya dont after 25-30 days...send 'em back
Oh man....EVERY single Infinity I've heard has been horribly overbearing in the treble. You're likely running into a lot of reflections too, which is just making it worse. If you ever want to upgrade your car audio...let me know and I can help ya there!
Btw...I think the tweeter is a fabric dome in the Impression Series. No?

Originally Posted by psycholis 

This is just the reply I was looking for. No regrets on my WF-35s yet, but congrats to all the 55 owners. It was a very close second for me.

Originally Posted by koresuki 

Hi, how high should the Hz be when classified as "lower treble"?

Originally Posted by bitterwaste 

So question for the full EMP tek setup that one of you might know of or have tried, I will be getting 2 book shelf speakers and another sub in January to finish my setup at 7.2 running with a Marantz SR6006, Should I buy an amp to help out to the front 3 speakers to give them full power like an Emotiva XPA-3 or would that be total over kill? I would have a total of 4 speakers running on the Marantz if I went this way and a amp helping with the other 3 so there is no lack of power at any time but this could just be a dumb idea, either way thoughts would help.

Originally Posted by ousooner2 

There isn't really "set" numbers for where midbass, midrange, lower treble, etc etc begins and ends. Most are close enough though that you'll understand what rough range it encompasses when someone says something like lower treble. Here's a good chart to look at for starters. The interactive chart on the right can be very helpful if you think something sounds off on a particular instrument.
http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/resources/freqchart/main_display.htm
I'll be one that will say you can never have too much power....to an extent though. No need for extreme overkill, but headroom is always a plus for dynamic peaks. I would LOVE to get an xpa-3 on my front 3, but certain things need to be paid off first (damn you student loans and house appliances). With the amount of drivers these towers have, I'm sure the difference will be easily audible
Go for it!

Originally Posted by koresuki 

Most receivers are 2 channels driven, simultaneously. Denon 3313 spec it's receiver at 125w + 125w. What if you have 5 speakers to drive at the same time? Will it be 250w/5 = 50w then for each speaker?

Originally Posted by bitterwaste 

Alright good to know, I just wasn't sure if it would be to much power, but I really won't know until all this gets into a proper theater room in the next 4 months. if I'm still under reference then I will leave it alone but wanted to know in-case I wanted more power and to have a chance to play with an XPA-3 which just sounds fun to have another amp around. again this is a horrible hobby for my wallet but its to damn fun.

Originally Posted by koresuki 

Most receivers are 2 channels driven, simultaneously. Denon 3313 spec it's receiver at 125w + 125w. What if you have 5 speakers to drive at the same time? Will it be 250w/5 = 50w then for each speaker?