Took the EMP plunge

[kelley_aj]

Well after lurking around for a few weeks on the forum looking for reviews on bookshelves I took the plung and ordered a set of EMP E5Bi's. I received an Onkyo HT-RC160 for x-mas with upgrading speakers in mind, as well as the HDMI conectivity. I currently have a Denon setup with an Onkyo PC250 center. My plan is to change to the EMP center, if I like the e5Bi's, and move my Denon's to the rear for a total of 4 rears. I will eventually add the E5ti's for a true 7.1. I hope the EMPs work out as they seem to fit my needs at a price point I could manage.

Any real regrets from the board in regards to EMPs?

 

[krzywica]

Well after lurking around for a few weeks on the forum looking for reviews on bookshelves I took the plung and ordered a set of EMP E5Bi's. I received an Onkyo HT-RC160 for x-mas with upgrading speakers in mind, as well as the HDMI conectivity. I currently have a Denon setup with an Onkyo PC250 center. My plan is to change to the EMP center, if I like the e5Bi's, and move my Denon's to the rear for a total of 4 rears. I will eventually add the E5ti's for a true 7.1. I hope the EMPs work out as they seem to fit my needs at a price point I could manage.

Any real regrets from the board in regards to EMPs?

I haven't had them on carpet yet but soon will and I can only think the stability will be less on carpet as it is already lacking on hardwood flooring.

All it takes is one drunk stumbling @$$hole to rain on my parade.


Other than that they are excellent for the price in every way.

On a side note I will be adding a power amp as I find that the receiver I have doesn't have the oomph to drive the towers at high volume levels without distortion.

 

[kelley_aj]

Never considered the stability issue with towers. Sub and center will be first anyway. How much power are you throwing at them now? Oh, I always keep my drunks in the backyard

 

[krzywica]

Never considered the stability issue with towers. Sub and center will be first anyway. How much power are you throwing at them now? Oh, I always keep my drunks in the backyard

LOL@ drunks. I live in WI so this time of year that would be rather mean.

I believe my receiver is spec'd at 95WPC which IMO is not enough to drive these speakers to reference levels.

I need more power!