EMPtek Impression E55Ti Floorstanding Speaker System Review
Summary
- Product Name: E55Ti Impression Floorstanding Speaker
- Manufacturer: EMPtek
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- Value Rating:
- Review Date: October 23, 2010 17:30
- MSRP: $ 795/pr (free shipping)
- Specifications
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Frequency Response: 40Hz-20kHz ±3dB
Crossover Frequencies: 120 Hz / 3,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 88dB (2.83V@1m)
Bass: Three 6-1/2 " (165mm) Poly-matrix Woofers
Midrange: Dual 5¼" (133mm) Aluminized Poly-matrix Woofers
Tweeter: 1" (25mm) Fabric Dome Tweeter
Recommended Power: 50-200 Watts
Impedance: 6 Ohms
Dimensions: 8-1/2" W x 47-1/2" H x 12¼" D
Weight: 52 lbs.
Finish Options: High-gloss Red Burl or High-gloss Black Ash
Pros
- Lifelike soundstage
- Incredibly good vocal clarity
- Stunning appearance with high WAF
Cons
- Lacks deep bass extension
- Not bi-ampable
Introduction
If you want a speaker that can truly deliver a tonally accurate, dynamically lifelike reproduction of your music which also happens to look stunningly beautiful, than the EMP E55Ti's Impression Floorstanding speakers should fit the bill nicely. The E55Ti tower consists of six drivers, and is a vented 3-way design standing nearly 4ft tall. They produce a huge soundstage and can play exceedingly loud down to a modest 50 Hz, with little to no audible compression. In my opinion, these speakers look as good as they sound which is something I rarely find myself saying at this price point for a tower speaker system. The EMP E55Ti's come with a 5 year warranty and a 30 day money back return policy with free shipping both ways. This makes for a risk free trial for you to demo these speakers in the most critical and important listening room - your own home theater. Highly recommended!
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GranteedEV posts on February 20, 2012 17:54
walker17;866315
Thanks grant. I am not fully understanding the xover,I have an onkyo 707 and I have the option of full band or selecting a xover point. Not sure what you mean using 100hz as xover? thanks for any help you can give me.
walker17
When you set it to full band or what have you, you open up the option of bass mix as being
"Both"
and
"??? + LFE"
with the latter, the sub only gets discrete LFE from movies.
With the former, the sub gets the same signal as the mains. You need to set the bass mix as "both" to get an option for a low pass filter on the sub.
I don't know enough about Onkyos to tell you definitively.
walker17 posts on February 20, 2012 17:18
Thanks grant. I am not fully understanding the xover,I have an onkyo 707 and I have the option of full band or selecting a xover point. Not sure what you mean using 100hz as xover? thanks for any help you can give me.
walker17
walker17
GranteedEV posts on February 18, 2012 16:13
walker17;865832
I recently received my emp set-up, e55, e56c.,es1010 sub, e55w surrounds. Overall I am very pleased with the emp speakers. I am having one problem though, I am having a hard time gettinthe sub and mains to blend properly. they sound boomey or tubby in the mid bass region. How are you guys setting the crossover, levels, etc? any help would be very appreciated. Thank you.
walker17
Examine your subwoofer, and also mains placement.
I run my e55tis large, with 100hz crossover, but that might not work in your room and placement.
walker17 posts on February 18, 2012 10:50
I recently received my emp set-up, e55, e56c.,es1010 sub, e55w surrounds. Overall I am very pleased with the emp speakers. I am having one problem though, I am having a hard time gettinthe sub and mains to blend properly. they sound boomey or tubby in the mid bass region. How are you guys setting the crossover, levels, etc? any help would be very appreciated. Thank you.
walker17
walker17
slammin86 posts on February 17, 2012 21:39
I went for the b stock e55ti deal and got the matching e56ci center. I am powering these off of an acurus a3x200 amp fed signal from an onkyo 709. I am hoping some of the bookshelves will go on clearance so I can grab a pair and complete the system.
I am very happy with the speakers and posted a detailed review with pics on avs forum comparing them to my monitor 70's and cs2 setup.
I am very happy with the speakers and posted a detailed review with pics on avs forum comparing them to my monitor 70's and cs2 setup.
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