For a very reasonable (in this category) $799 (currently $699 on preorder) the AS-EQ1 sub EQ is their new standalone room correction system. A joint venture with Audyssey Labs, a name that is becoming synonymous with room correction, the AS-EQ1 offers computer interface, dual subs, and some very interesting aesthetics. For those that want an easy to use room correction system, the AS-EQ1 is just what the doctor ordered. It's built to work with existing technology without overriding anything, it is easy to setup and maintain, and it lets you know exactly what it did via pretty graphs.
A little pricey for me, but then looking at what it offers it seems like a steal. I've seen/heard what the SMS-1 can do, so I am very interested in seeing what this one can do as well.
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Emotiva's new sub eq system coming out is rumored to be $999... BUT it comes with 2 12" subs and is powered with over 1k watts. When this comes out and if it delivers, I would think it would be a far better value at only 200 more than the AS-EQ1
I have pre-ordered the AS-EQ1 and will be doing an in-room test comparison (SMS-1) the first week in June thanks a local SVS contractor who has a unit.
I am really looking forward to this as the early reports have been very positive.
I'm starting to second guess my decision to not order one of these when I first saw them announced. I can still get the pre-order price, but it's going to be months before I'd get one.
I'm starting to second guess my decision to not order one of these when I first saw them announced. I can still get the pre-order price, but it's going to be months before I'd get one.
Think you're losing your strength again Adam
But I reckon it's a good thing.....
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