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post #811 of 1711
11/23/12 at 6:43pm
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About 2 miles south of South Hills Village.

How do you like your setup it looks great
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post #812 of 1711
11/23/12 at 11:23pm
I really love the setup.

I ordered another set of the bipole surrounds for the left and right back surrounds since they are on sale now. The picture in my profile is of my upstairs setup that has the e55ti.s with e56i center. The surrounds are omnistats. In my game room I have the e55wi surrounds with the same front stage but different subs.

Let me know if you are ever around South Hills Village, you can drop by to take a look/listen.
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post #813 of 1711
11/24/12 at 2:09pm
Purchased
E55Ti Tower Speakers - Replacing Monitor 70 POLK - Front
E56Ci Center Channel - Replacing CS2 POLK - Center
E5Bi Bookshelf Speakers - Replacing POLK RM8 - Side Surroud

I would like to replace the rear surround which is RM7 , should I replace it with RM8 or buy EMPtek e55wi

Room size is 16X20 , 18' height
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post #814 of 1711
11/24/12 at 2:14pm
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Originally Posted by sathyakamaraj View Post

Purchased
E55Ti Tower Speakers - Replacing Monitor 70 POLK - Front
E56Ci Center Channel - Replacing CS2 POLK - Center
E5Bi Bookshelf Speakers - Replacing POLK RM8 - Side Surroud
I would like to replace the rear surround which is RM7 , should I replace it with RM8 or buy EMPtek e55wi
Room size is 16X20 , 18' height

Although not as important with surrounds,
I would still get the emp e55wi's so everything has matched drivers.
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post #815 of 1711
11/24/12 at 8:44pm
Anyone planning to pair e55ti with onkyo tx-nr818? Can these be driven by the receiver without amps?
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post #816 of 1711
11/24/12 at 8:57pm
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Originally Posted by venky80 View Post

Anyone planning to pair e55ti with onkyo tx-nr818? Can these be driven by the receiver without amps?

These are very easy to drive speakers. You should have no problem.
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post #817 of 1711
11/25/12 at 5:54pm
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Originally Posted by sathyakamaraj View Post

Purchased
E55Ti Tower Speakers - Replacing Monitor 70 POLK - Front
E56Ci Center Channel - Replacing CS2 POLK - Center
E5Bi Bookshelf Speakers - Replacing POLK RM8 - Side Surroud
I would like to replace the rear surround which is RM7 , should I replace it with RM8 or buy EMPtek e55wi
Room size is 16X20 , 18' height

Or another pair of E5Bi bookshelf speakers.
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post #818 of 1711
11/25/12 at 10:18pm
I think the E5Bi are better rear speakers. The w's were made to be placed on the side walls. This according to one of the advisors I spoke with before purchasing. I have W's on the sides and B's in the back. It's a nice setup.
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post #819 of 1711
11/26/12 at 10:14am
Just picked up:

e55ti's
e56ci
e5bi's

Looks like they're not shipping until the 2nd week of December, but I'll try to write up a nice review of them. Looking forward to hearing them as all the reviews have been extremely positive, especially for the price! Looks alone are amazing, but comments like "hitting the midrange spot on" or "nailed the midrange and upper end", etc make me wonder if these are too good to be true! I'll easily be able to compare them to my Energy C-500's, along with many other drivers I've heard. Haven't heard many home setups, but I'd like to think I've got a good ear for most instruments and how they need to be reproduced.

Who all took advantage of this offer?? Hopefully everyone can come back and give their opinions and a few pics
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post #820 of 1711
11/26/12 at 10:20am
Question about the E56Ci. I read a few reviews that mention they were glad EmpTek made this Center Channel, as the E5Ci was underpowered when working with the E55ti towers. Unfortunately I can't fit a 31" wide center in my entertainment center.
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post #821 of 1711
11/26/12 at 10:45am
I did also. My current set-up consist of Polk Monitors(M70, M30's & CS2) & an Onkyo 3009. Hopefully they live up to what I've come to expect. I also purchased an Outlaw LFM-1 Plus to replace or use with my PA-120.
I've been eyeing this set-up for a while. After I have set everything up. I'll be deleting AVS from my Bookmarks. This site has cost me too much time & money.smile.gif Who am I kidding.
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post #822 of 1711
11/26/12 at 1:07pm
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Originally Posted by ousooner2 View Post

Just picked up:
e55ti's
e56ci
e5bi's
Looks like they're not shipping until the 2nd week of December, but I'll try to write up a nice review of them. Looking forward to hearing them as all the reviews have been extremely positive, especially for the price! Looks alone are amazing, but comments like "hitting the midrange spot on" or "nailed the midrange and upper end", etc make me wonder if these are too good to be true! I'll easily be able to compare them to my Energy C-500's, along with many other drivers I've heard. Haven't heard many home setups, but I'd like to think I've got a good ear for most instruments and how they need to be reproduced.
Who all took advantage of this offer?? Hopefully everyone can come back and give their opinions and a few pics

I have been eyeing the EMP's for a while, and when I saw this sale grabbed a pair of the E55Ti's to replace my old Infinity towers. I have seen nothing but good feedback about these, I think we got a great deal!
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post #823 of 1711
11/26/12 at 3:22pm
I think so also. I've seen quite a few people pick other towers that are slightly higher priced just based on MSRP alone. I've had a few people tell me the Focal 814v would be better than the E55ti, but both have never heard the e55ti...and possibly either one! Judging from the one review on here (MrEastSide) that had both, he said the e55ti did everything just as good as the Focal 814v. The 5.0 for Focal is $1300+, whereas the EMP set it $890. Quite a savings for most budget minded enthusiast. That money can be put towards a nice sub or a nicer AVR if needed.
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post #824 of 1711
11/26/12 at 3:24pm
Yea lots of people compare them to more expensive speakers, but that seems to be the case with most I.D. companies. And getting the towers for $477 shipped is icing on the cake!
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post #825 of 1711
11/26/12 at 5:58pm
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Originally Posted by Warder45 View Post

Question about the E56Ci. I read a few reviews that mention they were glad EmpTek made this Center Channel, as the E5Ci was underpowered when working with the E55ti towers. Unfortunately I can't fit a 31" wide center in my entertainment center.

At loud volumes this is probably the case at lower/normal listening it does a decent job.

I have two of the smaller centers left over that I replaced with the e56i's that I am going to use as the rear channels of a 7.6 setup. I am going to stand them vertically. I think I am going to use the bookshelf speakers as heights.
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post #826 of 1711
11/26/12 at 8:14pm
I have the smaller center and don't notice any problem with it underperforming! (of course I have the smaller towers as well)
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post #827 of 1711
11/27/12 at 6:01pm
Hey everybody, this is my first post on avs.
This is also my first upgrade to a more avs standard HT setup. I just got the 65gt50, onkyo nr818, and the e55ti's. I'm looking for a good sub for these speakers. Would the ES1010i be good whenever it goes on sale at $350, or is the Klipsch SW-308 for $330 right now a better choice. I'm looking for one at around that price.
Any other suggestions are welcome.
Also since this is my first setup, I'm not sure what wires I would need to connect this speakers and, later on, sub. Would I just need speaker wire? and for the sub?
Also right now I'm at about 40% movies, 40% music, and 20% gaming.

Thanks for your input.

Also it's in an open living room. About 20x25 ft.
Edited by sroku - 11/27/12 at 6:20pm
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post #828 of 1711
11/27/12 at 6:02pm
sorry posted twice
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post #829 of 1711
11/27/12 at 6:10pm
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Originally Posted by ousooner2 View Post

I think so also. I've seen quite a few people pick other towers that are slightly higher priced just based on MSRP alone. I've had a few people tell me the Focal 814v would be better than the E55ti, but both have never heard the e55ti...and possibly either one! Judging from the one review on here (MrEastSide) that had both, he said the e55ti did everything just as good as the Focal 814v. The 5.0 for Focal is $1300+, whereas the EMP set it $890. Quite a savings for most budget minded enthusiast. That money can be put towards a nice sub or a nicer AVR if needed.

Many people will write off the EMP Tek, simply because they think they're cheap, based on the MSRP, but MSRP means nothing, 99% of the time, especially in regards to things like speakers.
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post #830 of 1711
11/27/12 at 7:21pm
This would be the best deal in that price range: http://www.avsforum.com/t/1441414/epik-legend-for-399-till-dec-1st-fs#post_22628258
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post #831 of 1711
11/27/12 at 7:47pm
I've got 3 of the EW30 speakers, had them for a little over a year, and they are great speakers. When I go to a 9. system, I would love to get a set of 25's for the wides, as I think they'd make such a great addition. When I finally make a dedicate HT, I'll be buying all my speakers from them, that's for sure.
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post #832 of 1711
11/27/12 at 8:26pm
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Originally Posted by cadett View Post

This would be the best deal in that price range: http://www.avsforum.com/t/1441414/epik-legend-for-399-till-dec-1st-fs#post_22628258


How do the Energy ESW-M8 or MartinLogan Dynamo 300 compare to it.
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post #833 of 1711
11/28/12 at 5:04am
I have the ML Dynamo 300 and I can tell you...it it s decent sub, especially for the 100 dollars I paid for it. However, it won't hold a candle to the Epik or even the EMP subs!
I am using two cheap 8 inch subs now with my EMP front stage and the subs are definately the weak link in my system!
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post #834 of 1711
11/28/12 at 7:33am
Can't say. Haven't compared. Just giving you a heads up on the sell at Epik before it expires(12-1-12)
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post #835 of 1711
11/29/12 at 2:12am
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Originally Posted by cadett View Post

This would be the best deal in that price range: http://www.avsforum.com/t/1441414/epik-legend-for-399-till-dec-1st-fs#post_22628258

I wouldn't trust epik... known to have many amp issues. You should read up threads on this http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=82568&page=9
Edited by koresuki - 11/29/12 at 2:26am
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post #836 of 1711
11/29/12 at 7:09am
I have read about their issues, but at what rate is that 1 every 50, 100, 200. Who knows how many they've sold.
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post #837 of 1711
11/29/12 at 7:53am
I wish we didn't still have 2 weeks until we get our speakers frown.gif
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post #838 of 1711
11/29/12 at 8:16am
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Originally Posted by ousooner2 View Post

I wish we didn't still have 2 weeks until we get our speakers frown.gif

I know! In the meantime, I have three kids to enjoy, a Popcorn Hour A-400 to tinker with, & watch the Hornets whip-up on the Thunder this weekend wink.gif

With all that going on, still excited for the new a arrival. biggrin.gif
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post #839 of 1711
11/29/12 at 12:05pm
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I know! & watch the Hornets whip-up on the Thunder this weekend wink.gif
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pssssh! Nope! lol

Going to be a repeat of Nov. 16th...if not worse. biggrin.gif:D
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post #840 of 1711
11/29/12 at 12:09pm
How often does EMP run sales on those towers? Doesn't really matter right now because they are out of stock on the red E55ti. The black friday price was amazing, and I'm disappointed I only found out about this brand this week.
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