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Post by larryfdx on Sept 9, 2010 17:02:37 GMT -5
For the folks that attended Emofest, what details can you give us about the new X-Series speakers? They look pretty sharp in the poster that I saw.
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Post by RPA-1 man on Sept 9, 2010 20:06:45 GMT -5
The 6.1 looks like something I may be looking for. Very sweet.
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Post by LCSeminole on Sept 9, 2010 20:12:13 GMT -5
I got on the pre-order list for the XRM-6.1's and XRC-6.2. Looking forward to trying them out in my home theater.  |
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Post by RadTech on Sept 9, 2010 20:12:39 GMT -5
The 6.1 looks like something I may be looking for. Very sweet. Me too! ;D Can you see where the port is on them? I'm hoping for front but, I can't tell from the pic. |
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Post by LCSeminole on Sept 9, 2010 20:20:04 GMT -5
The 6.1 looks like something I may be looking for. Very sweet. Me too! ;D Can you see where the port is on them? I'm hoping for front but, I can't tell from the pic. I know the towers are ported in the front, but I'm not sure about the monitors. I want to say front for the XRM-6.1's, but again not sure. I'm sure the Emotiva homesite will be updating in the near future with the pre-order lists products, so better color pictures will reveal all. |
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Post by ajani on Sept 9, 2010 20:52:30 GMT -5
The 6.2 look very nice indeed... I much prefer the look of this line to the existing series of speakers.... I might even have to take the plunge when these babies are available...
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Post by sancho89 on Sept 9, 2010 21:49:40 GMT -5
so this series will have better sound quality than the existing ones? Will it replace the old series? Release date? I can't wait.
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Post by LuisV on Sept 9, 2010 21:57:25 GMT -5
I'm confused... are these the replacements for the current reference speakers or are they another speaker line? What happened with the Ultra Speakers?
USM-6.2 - LCR Monitor/Bookshelf. Two 6.5" woofers and one silk dome tweeter. Projected price: $299 a pair.
USM-4.2 - LCR Monitor/Bookshelf. Two 4" woofeers and one silk dome tweeter. Projected price: $149 a pair
USC-5.2 - Center Channel - Two 5.25" woofers, one silk dome tweeter. Projected price: $229 each
USD-5 - Dipole surrounds. One 5.25" woofer, two silk dome tweeters (shaped much like our current ERD-1 surrounds) Projected price: $249 a pair
UST-6.3 - Towers with Two 6.5" woofers, one 5.25" woofer and one silk dome tweeter. Projected price: $899 a pair.
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Post by LCSeminole on Sept 9, 2010 22:09:33 GMT -5
so this series will have better sound quality than the existing ones? Will it replace the old series? Release date? I can't wait. They will share the same tweeters, but have a fuller range woofer. I didn't hear Big Dan or Lonnie say that the X-Ref line would be replacing the exist ERT/ERD/ERM line, maybe someone else that asked them that question will answer, but I don't think they will be replacing them. Not sure of the release date, but they had a pre-order sign-up list, which Lonnie confirmed if there is a pre-order list then there is a scheduled production run, so I'm guessing before years end. |
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Post by LCSeminole on Sept 9, 2010 22:11:32 GMT -5
I'm confused... are these the replacements for the current reference speakers or are they another speaker line? What happened with the Ultra Speakers? USM-6.2 - LCR Monitor/Bookshelf. Two 6.5" woofers and one silk dome tweeter. Projected price: $299 a pair. USM-4.2 - LCR Monitor/Bookshelf. Two 4" woofeers and one silk dome tweeter. Projected price: $149 a pair USC-5.2 - Center Channel - Two 5.25" woofers, one silk dome tweeter. Projected price: $229 each USD-5 - Dipole surrounds. One 5.25" woofer, two silk dome tweeters (shaped much like our current ERD-1 surrounds) Projected price: $249 a pair UST-6.3 - Towers with Two 6.5" woofers, one 5.25" woofer and one silk dome tweeter. Projected price: $899 a pair. I heard nothing about this line of speakers at EmoFest, but I didn't ask either. Anyone of the other EmoFest attendees get any info on the Ultra speakers? |
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Post by jlafrenz on Sept 9, 2010 22:40:04 GMT -5
The X-Ref is what they are now calling the Ultra speaker line. The current "Reference" series will still be the top end speakers produced by Emotiva and the the X-Ref will be considered a step below. This may be a bit out of context because it was also stated that the current "Reference" series were designed for primarily HT use because of their frequency drop off and the need to be paired with a sub. The X-Ref are designed to have a wider range on them so they can be used with music. Naturally both can be used for either based upon the user and what they like.
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Post by sancho89 on Sept 10, 2010 0:08:01 GMT -5
well, I'm more focused on music including bluray concerts.
Hmmm, makes sense that its a step below. But the X-ref has a wider range so I'm thinking it can do more than what the current one does, making it better.
That's the only confusing part to me.
The idea of a 5.1 system with a focus on music for less than a grand is certainly very appealing to me.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2010 2:33:34 GMT -5
I would certainly like to see more detailed specifications on this new line of speakers. To me they seem to be a lot like the current speakers (same exterior finish) with the main difference being a ported design in the new line and somewhat lower bass extension. My question would be at what cost (meaning what is lacking). Until I see more, the current reference line appears to me to be the superior speaker. Yes, one needs a sub with the current line. Almost all speakers need to be matched with an excellent sub IMO. Those thinking they don't need a sub with the new line might be kidding themselves. It will be interesting to hear the feedback of those that compare the two lines side by side.
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Post by jlafrenz on Sept 10, 2010 8:37:10 GMT -5
well, I'm more focused on music including bluray concerts. Hmmm, makes sense that its a step below. But the X-ref has a wider range so I'm thinking it can do more than what the current one does, making it better. That's the only confusing part to me. The idea of a 5.1 system with a focus on music for less than a grand is certainly very appealing to me. A wider range does not necessarily mean "better". The design for a wider range is likely so people can listen to 2 channel with a pair of full range towers and don't require a sub. I prefer to listen to 2 channel without a sub. Some of the current reference series roll off at 80Hz and require a sub. As I stated, both will work in any application. I believe that the drivers (other than the tweeter) are a step below the drivers in the current reference series. |
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Post by bootman on Sept 10, 2010 9:57:36 GMT -5
...now if they would only offer the surrounds in another color besides black. |
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Post by sancho89 on Sept 12, 2010 21:47:37 GMT -5
well, I'm more focused on music including bluray concerts. Hmmm, makes sense that its a step below. But the X-ref has a wider range so I'm thinking it can do more than what the current one does, making it better. That's the only confusing part to me. The idea of a 5.1 system with a focus on music for less than a grand is certainly very appealing to me. A wider range does not necessarily mean "better". The design for a wider range is likely so people can listen to 2 channel with a pair of full range towers and don't require a sub. I prefer to listen to 2 channel without a sub. Some of the current reference series roll off at 80Hz and require a sub. As I stated, both will work in any application. I believe that the drivers (other than the tweeter) are a step below the drivers in the current reference series. I get it now, things make more sense in the day than late at night. also I seriously misread the price of the ERM 6.2, all this time I thought it was $299 for the pair. |
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Post by SteveB on Sept 15, 2010 7:59:44 GMT -5
The XRT 6.2's have my attention.... looking forward to some specs on those.
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Post by joelovescoffee on Sept 20, 2010 12:13:07 GMT -5
I have some experience with the 8.3 towers....I'm on order for the new 6.2 towers....I hope that they bring some of the things that I think the 8.3's are lacking!!!
Can't wait!!
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Post by SteveB on Nov 3, 2010 8:49:16 GMT -5
Any info about Xref subs? I thought I saw something about a 12" and 15" version.
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