EMP ECA-4 & ECA-44 Compact Satellite Speaker System Review
EMP 5.1 System
Summary
- Product Name: EMP ECA-4 & ECA-44 Compact Satellite Speaker
- Manufacturer: Engineered Music Products
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: January 16, 2008 16:03
- MSRP: $ 729 for 5 speakers & sub (4 ECA-4s, 1 ECA-44, 1 e10S)
- Specifications
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ECA-4 / ECA-44
- Style: Compact Speaker
- Power Handling: 50-100 watts
- Woofer: 4" Aluminum Driver
- Tweeter: 1" Soft Dome Tweeter
- Sensitivity: 85 dB
- Video Shielding: Yes
- Frequency Response: 100 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Dimensions: 7 1/4" H x 5" W x 4 1/2" D
- Weight: 4 lbs
- Availability: Sold in Pairs
ECA-44- Style: Compact Speaker
- Power Handling: 50-120 watts
- Woofer: Dual 4" Aluminum Drivers
- Tweeter: 1" Soft Dome Tweeter
- Sensitivity: 88 dB
- Video Shielding: Yes
- Frequency Response: 100 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance: 4 Ohms
- Dimensions: 5" H x 11 3/4" W x 4 1/2" D
- Weight: 8 lbs
- Availability: Sold as Each
Pros
- A lot of sound in a small compact design
- Easy to install
- Great value
Cons
- Limited bass extension requires high crossover and careful sub placement
- Need a decent receiver due to low sensitivity
- Pricey brackets and mounting stands
Introduction
This is a must have solution for any application requiring a compact clutter free and inconspicuously mounted installation. For a limited time, EMP is extending more than 50% off their MSRP plus FREE shipping which makes this system even more attractive and a very uncommon value. So basically $729 gets you 5 high performance compact satellite speakers and their new high power compact e10S subwoofer. This is a “cubed speaker system” killer for well under $1k.
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prospectm posts on December 03, 2009 16:16
I was thinking about jumping on the $250 deal, but was a bit afraid because of the huge price drop.
ozmedia posts on November 30, 2009 10:46
Seth=L;359203
Just curious, will RBH allow AH to sell their products here?
NO. RBH is very strict against online sales of RBH branded speakers, that's why they have EMP. One of thier staff spends time every week digging through Craigslist and EBay for grey market resellers and getting thier ads canned.
KEW posts on November 28, 2009 10:01
ponking;652505
Check out this system. It retails for $1,100 but I got it for $189 and the sale is still going on. Do your homework. It is a really nice 5.1 system for the price. Dont buy a crappy system in a box. Check it out and you will agree that this package is awesome. go to Emptek website
I had the same confusion. I believe the system you ordered has the CSS100:
http://www.emptek.com/cs100_specials.php [emptek.com]
The reviewed system with the ECA-4 series is $249:
http://www.emptek.com/eca_special.php [emptek.com]
The only obvious visual difference is the notch in the middle of the center speaker.
The specs are very similar.
ponking posts on November 28, 2009 03:03
Check out this system. It retails for $1,100 but I got it for $189 and the sale is still going on. Do your homework. It is a really nice 5.1 system for the price. Dont buy a crappy system in a box. Check it out and you will agree that this package is awesome. go to Emptek website
ozmedia posts on July 29, 2009 17:56
Seth=L;359203
Hmmmm... *ponders the recommendation of using two Yamaha slim-fit subwoofers*... could it be that AH sells this little subwoofer?
Just curious, will RBH allow AH to sell their products here?
RBH is VERY strict about stopping online sales, they shut down E-Bay's grey market resellers quickly too. No big box outlets either and only a handful of retailers, their business model is designed to sell to and protect margins of custom installers. With the exception of Audioholics, most people are incapable of properly representing the product line, the margins get dragged into the dirt, as so many others have found in their greed to sell volume.
It results in a market where retailers and installers won't touch it anymore because they aren't competitive and yet provide all the service and support.
Why would an installer quote a product that is sold online at 6pts margin, then THEY get called if there are problems?
With RBH architectiural speakers and volume controls, that is a full 25 year warranty!!
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