How About: Infinity Primus 362 at $400 a Pair vs. EMP E5Ti at $275 a Pair

[slipperybidness]

I know the Infinity Primus comes very with high praise for a budget speaker around here.

How about the EMP E5Ti at $275 a pair? They are B stock, but that isn't really a concern of mine. Neither is aesthetics.

I'm just interested in a quality pair of budget speakers for a 2 channel setup that will be augmented to 2.1 farther down the line.

 

[CadenceSound]

I always say demo before you buy..but personally the EMPs are pretty bad ***.

 

[slipperybidness]

I always say demo before you buy..but personally the EMPs are pretty bad ***.

Bad as in not good? What in particular is your gripe on them.

I agree that auditioning is best. But at these prices it's almost a moot point.

 

[guggas]

I'm in the same boat as you

I just ordered a pair of the emp's for $275 and I am under the impression they are A stock, just on clearance. But anyways, I will let you know how i like em, if your still looking when i get em.

 

[its phillip]

Bad as in not good? What in particular is your gripe on them.

I agree that auditioning is best. But at these prices it's almost a moot point.

He meant badass, and it blocked the word as s

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Personally, I would have to go with the P362 if it were my money.

 

[gmichael]

I haven't listened to the EMP E5Ti's, but the Primus are very nice. A great sound for little cash.

 

[GranteedEV]

Never heard the e5Ti but I really like the e55Ti

 

[slipperybidness]

Pulled the trigger. Need Preamp.

Just ordered the Primus 362 pair. Found a $20 coupon code, so got them from Crutchfield for $380 with free shipping. Not too shabby.

I will drive these with a parasound 1206 bridged to 300WPC. Now I just need a good preamp to go with it.

Any suggestions for a good 2.1 preamp with remote and phono stage in the $350 to $600 range? I would like XLR for future expansion, but wouldn't have anything that uses them yet.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Just ordered the Primus 362 pair. Found a $20 coupon code, so got them from Crutchfield for $380 with free shipping. Not too shabby.

Not bad. I paid $340 shipped.

 

[its phillip]

Not bad. I paid $340 shipped.

Way to rub it in

 

[lsiberian]

Be patient a Primus deal will come.

 

[CadenceSound]

Bad as in not good? What in particular is your gripe on them.

I agree that auditioning is best. But at these prices it's almost a moot point.

i ment bad A$$ as in they sound GREAT..my dad is running a set off of a not so good Onkyo that he loves..and they are worth every penny

 

[ack_bak]

For budget speakers, I have always been a fan of the Primus line. Especially when you find a good sale. But those EmpTek speakers for $275?? Seems like a steal. I have not heard them but am very familiar with their parent company, RBH, and highly recommend them.

I am tempted to buy a pair of the EmpTek speakers as a gift for my brother...

 

[allargon]

I know the Infinity Primus comes very with high praise for a budget speaker around here.

How about the EMP E5Ti at $275 a pair? They are B stock, but that isn't really a concern of mine. Neither is aesthetics.

I'm just interested in a quality pair of budget speakers for a 2 channel setup that will be augmented to 2.1 farther down the line.

The EMP's are thirstier than the Primuses. Keep in mind that you'll need a good bit more power to drive them.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Way to rub it in

And I thought I was trying to make him feel better.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Has this EMP been measured & reviewed?

 

[GranteedEV]

Has this EMP been measured & reviewed?

Tom Andry reviewed it though the measurements were pretty basic.