While the EMP EF50 speaker system does sacrifice a bit of performance at the altar of aesthetics, it is very little performance lost for a whole lot of aesthetic gain. The tiny form factor of the sub belies its performance and impact. The tiny surrounds sound too good to be surrounds. The 5" high, 14" wide center channel has no business keeping up with the towers but it does… and then some. The removable faceplates may be a bit gimmicky, but it's a good gimmick. If this is your first foray into home theater and you want to do it right or if you are looking to replace your first (substandard) purchase, this is the set for you. Discuss "EMP Tek EF50T Speaker System Review" here. Read the article.