EMPtek ES1010i Subwoofer Review

[walker17]

I have had the 1010 for a few weeks now and have noticed that it turns itself off from time to time. I can not find any pattern to this and was wondering if anyone has had simular problems, or suggestions as to what I might try.
Thanks in advance! walker17

[gene]

I have had the 1010 for a few weeks now and have noticed that it turns itself off from time to time. I can not find any pattern to this and was wondering if anyone has had simular problems, or suggestions as to what I might try.
Thanks in advance! walker17

The only reason it would do that is if the input signal is too low and the auto on/off circuit times out. I can't recall if the sub has a always on power option. If it does, try that. Also try turning up the sub level of your AV receiver and turning the sub level down on the sub to see if that helps.

[walker17]

Thanks for the reply, Gene. It does have a continious on, I have tried that and it still is off some times when I turn on my system. It may come on in 5 min or somes times it will be 15. should I contact emp for a replacement? I sure hate to send it back, I have already sent the box to recycling. any advise or other things to check? Is the amp replaceable? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer! walker17

[gene]

Thanks for the reply, Gene. It does have a continious on, I have tried that and it still is off some times when I turn on my system. It may come on in 5 min or somes times it will be 15. should I contact emp for a replacement? I sure hate to send it back, I have already sent the box to recycling. any advise or other things to check? Is the amp replaceable? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer! walker17

The sub will only turn on when there is enough bass signal sent to it. If you aren't listening to bass intense music or movie, than the sub won't likely activate. Try this, turn on your A/V receiver and immediately play something with a lot of bass and turn up the volume of your A/V receiver. If the sub still doesn't turn on, contact EMP and let them know. They may simply send you a replacement amp rather than you sending the whole sub back.

[walker17]

Thanks Gene! I will contact EMP as , music with deep bass or not , it might or might not come on. Thanks again, walker17

[AverageJoe]

I bought the ES1010i because it looked like a nice compliment to my SX-4T towers (well, the towers don't have a glossy finish, but the cabinet shape matched nicely), and I'm very happy with the performance. As mentioned, it doesn't put out the deepest floor-shaking lows that some bigger, more expensive alternatives do, but it's no slouch either. It's now part of my 5.1 system in the game room, and it's just right for room size - plenty tight and responsive for music, sports, and the occasional movie we watch in there. Now if I could get one of RBH's SX series center speakers in the same color, I'd be all set.

[walker17]

If i use the LFE input on the 1010i, is the selectable x-over on the sub bypassed? Hope someone can help with this as I am having a difficult time setting up this sub. Thanks!
walker 17

[raynist]

If i use the LFE input on the 1010i, is the selectable x-over on the sub bypassed? Hope someone can help with this as I am having a difficult time setting up this sub. Thanks!
walker 17

No, it is not disabled.

[gene]

If i use the LFE input on the 1010i, is the selectable x-over on the sub bypassed? Hope someone can help with this as I am having a difficult time setting up this sub. Thanks!
walker 17

If you use the "LFE" input on the sub, YES it bypasses the internal crossover and allows the sub to play fullrange. It's recommended to use this input when connected to an A/V receiver with bass management.

[walker17]

Thanks, Gene, for your help! walker17