ECA-4 Conclusion
Conclusion
My neighbor was in sonic bliss as he never heard music sound this good
in his home. In fact he continually commented to me that no matter what source
material he threw at the system (ie. Led Zepplin, Grover Washington, to George
Jones) it reproduced it with sonic ease. I was happy to put him back in touch
with his favorite tunes.
It’s important to realize however that these speakers work best as a system in conjunction with a subwoofer or two. By themselves in a two channel scenario, they will sound thin and small but properly setup as a 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound system, they will result in a very enjoyable theatrical experience in small to medium sized rooms that won’t draw attention to themselves. The EMP ECA-4 / ECA -44 speaker system is a must have solution for any application requiring a compact clutter free and inconspicuously mounted installation. EMP is a company to keep a close eye on as they continue to add new products to their already high value offerings. Stay tuned for the announcement of their new $479 subwoofer coming soon.
Recommendation
For a limited time, EMP is extending 50% off their MSRP which makes this system even more attractive and a very uncommon value at this price point. So basically $500 gets you 2 pairs of ECA-4s, and 1 ECA-44 (the equivalent of the RBH Sound CT MM-4s and C-4s, respectively). I recommend pairing this system with two small but potent subs such as the Yamaha YST-FSW150 and you’ve got a “cubed speaker system” killer for under $1k. Highly recommended!
EMP Loudspeakers
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About EMP
Engineered Music Products (EMP) was founded in 2007 by Industry professionals with over thirty years experience in designing, engineering and manufacturing high performance loudspeakers for companies such as Parasound, McIntosh, JBL, RBH Sound, Destination Audio and Fosgate...
The High Performance Loudspeakers designed by EMP differ greatly from the products that sell in mass retail and big box stores. Manufacturers who market their products through mass retail and big box stores have to spend most of every dollar on marketing and advertising, leaving little of that dollar for product development and build quality.
For thirty years, the founding employees of EMP have focused on engineering and manufacturing loudspeakers that stand above the mass produced, profit focused brands that are offered by mass retail and big box stores. In short - these are not your garden variety speakers.
The Score Card
The scoring below is based on each piece of equipment doing the duty it is designed for. The numbers are weighed heavily with respect to the individual cost of each unit, thus giving a rating roughly equal to:
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Audioholics.com note: The ratings indicated below are based on subjective listening and objective testing of the product in question. The rating scale is based on performance/value ratio. If you notice better performing products in future reviews that have lower numbers in certain areas, be aware that the value factor is most likely the culprit. Other Audioholics reviewers may rate products solely based on performance, and each reviewer has his/her own system for ratings.
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