EMP vs. PSB

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Is it just me or does the EMP E55ti (and it's little brother) look very similar to the much more expensive PSB Synchrony One?

Actually, I think the EMP E55ti looks a lot better - at least on the web.

EMP E55ti:

PSB Synchrony One:

 

[AVRat]

It's just you!

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

It's just you!

Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

 

[gene]

The driver topology of the EMP E55i's seem more similar to the Polk RTiA9s.

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/rtia/index.php?s=rtia9

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

The driver topology of the EMP E55i's seem more similar to the Polk RTiA9s.

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/rtia/index.php?s=rtia9

I meant the cabinet shape/aesthetics.

 

[its phillip]

The PSBs are more attractive imo

 

[3db]

+1 on the PSBs

 

[digicidal]

I think they are both fairly attractive speakers. However, I think the PSB's win hands down in the looks department.


At least until you set the stacks of cash you saved on the top of the EMP's... then I find them quite a bit more attractive.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

So just from the front & side views with the grilles on, you guys think the PSB looks $4,000 better than the EMP?

 

[3db]

So just from the front & side views with the grilles on, you guys think the PSB looks $4,000 better than the EMP?

Definately!!

 

[templemaners]

Does the PSB look better? Yes. Does it look $4000 better? No.

 

[Pyrrho]

Both are boring-looking tower speakers, neither of which is especially attractive. However, the main thing is how they sound, not how they look.

Between them, I would select based on sound (and price). I would not trust online photos of them to determine which looks better in real life. However, in the original photos posted in this thread, I think the EMPs look better. But I think that is largely due to the way the photos were taken rather than due to any difference in how they actually look in real life.

 

[DrGordonHP]

The EMPs certainly do look quite nice. I'm curious if anyone has any experience with them? Does their sound live up to their look? I was recently looking for info on the EMPs but they don't seem very popular, is there a reason for that?. Thanks for any info you may have.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Definately!!

If I had asked, "Does the Synchrony One look $10,000 better?", you would have said, "HELL YES!"

FAN BOY!!!!

That's okay. To each his own.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

The EMPs certainly do look quite nice. I'm curious if anyone has any experience with them? Does their sound live up to their look? I was recently looking for info on the EMPs but they don't seem very popular, is there a reason for that?. Thanks for any info you may have.

GranteedEV wrote:

"They (EMP E55ti) sound wonderful. Not quite the most holographic imaging in the world, at least not in my room, but otherwise a good deal, with a very detailed but laid back top end and a smooth, clean, natural midrange, and they play loud without strain."

Gene wrote:

"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 Impression E55Ti's should fit the bill nicely. The E55Ti's give you 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."

In room response (which is usually NOT very good due to wall reflections) from 300Hz - 20kHz was +/-2dB deviation, which is extremely good, which means they are very accurate.

That 30-day trial is nice.

 

[3db]

If I had asked, "Does the Synchrony One look $10,000 better?", you would have said, "HELL YES!"

FAN BOY!!!!

That's okay. To each his own.

You're calling me a fanboy boy?

At least I don't have the name of my favourite speaker in my name!!

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

You're calling me a fanboy boy?

At least I don't have the name of my favourite speaker in my name!!

Def Tech makes the best speakers in the world BAR NONE.

However, since I don't own a single Def Tech speaker, I am OFFICIALLY NOT a FAN BOY.

I am 100% impartial now; no conflict of interest.

I still think the Def Tech BP7000SC mops the floor with the B&W 800D!

However, after listening to the PSB Imagine T, I cannot say the BP7000 mops the floor with the PSB Synchrony One.

 

[3db]

Def Tech makes the best speakers in the world BAR NONE.

However, after listening to the PSB Imagine T, I cannot say the BP7000 mops the floor with the PSB Synchrony One.

You lost me on the logic with this one

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

You lost me on the logic with this one

Since I've never auditioned the Synchrony One, I can only extrapolate from my audition of the Imagine T.

Since the Imagine T sounds very good, I deduct that the Synchrony One must sound even better.

A = BP7000
B = Imagine T
C = Synchrony One

Since A > B, & since C > B, it is possible that A = C.

 

[billy p]

Since I've never auditioned the Synchrony One, I can only extrapolate from my audition of the Imagine T.

Since the Imagine T sounds very good, I deduct that the Synchrony One must sound even better.

A = BP7000
B = Imagine T
C = Synchrony One

Since A > B, & since C > B, it is possible that A = C.

All the kidding aside you should compile a list of the all the speakers you've auditioned recently and grade them if possible....I for one would certainly appreciate the effort.