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Post by whiskeybravo on Jul 17, 2011 10:30:07 GMT -5
I have to throw a vote in for the Emotiva's. Their pictures really don't do the speakers any justice at all. I was a little worried when I ordered them because I didn't think they looked good at all just looking at online pictures.
In person the finish looks a lot better, and my wife actually likes them a ton more than I thought she would. Hell, she even likes the look of the ERD-1's.
My previous speakers had real wood veneer in black, but I actually like these better. They blend into our decor better(well, as much as the 8.3's can blend in).
I guess I have officially joined the Emotiva fanboy club.
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Post by roadrunner on Jul 17, 2011 13:22:42 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2011 15:46:14 GMT -5
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Post by NorthStar on Jul 18, 2011 17:56:37 GMT -5
Ronnie, and few others as well, read carefully the title of this thread; 'Attractive towers & with high WAF..."
Are the Emo ERT-8.3 tower speakers truly part of that category?
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* But those Salk Song towers here just above certainly fit that category, I think!
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Post by Pauly on Jul 18, 2011 18:07:31 GMT -5
Ronnie, and few others as well, read carefully the title of this thread; 'Attractive towers & with high WAF..."Are the Emo ERT-8.3 tower speakers truly part of that category? _______________ * But those Salk Song towers here just above certainly fit that category, I think! That just depends on who you ask, and what style they're into. I know some people that would be much happier with the black lacquer, then with a wood finish. Especially if you have metal and glass tables, black leather couches, art deco stuff etc. Whoa, I've been watching too much of the TLC channel with my wife. ;D |
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Post by NorthStar on Jul 18, 2011 18:14:33 GMT -5
Are you a woman? ;D
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Post by hemster on Jul 18, 2011 18:16:38 GMT -5
Ronnie, and few others as well, read carefully the title of this thread; 'Attractive towers & with high WAF..."Are the Emo ERT-8.3 tower speakers truly part of that category? They're neutral enough to fit into most styles. _______________ * But those Salk Song towers here just above certainly fit that category, I think! Bob, the Emo speakers will fit in a contemporary style decor very well. They're neutral enough to fit into most styles. I've also owned some very beautiful wood finish speakers but when we moved the WAF went south quickly.. they didn't go with the pine-board flooring in the new place. Ho-hum. So I moved to other speakers. And on and on it goes... The upgrade bug biteth on... |
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Post by Wideawake on Jul 18, 2011 18:18:52 GMT -5
I agree with Pauly. It depends on who you're asking. I personally don't like the wood finishes. I think it takes away from the "high tech" look of audio equipment. I like glossy finishes (white, black or colors), glossy opaque acrylic (not clear and transparent) and brushed metal looks.
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Post by Pauly on Jul 18, 2011 18:28:32 GMT -5
Yeah, like the red or white Zu Audio speakers. Very "high tech" new age looking. I'm starting to like those types of finishes more and more. Unfortunately my wife doesn't lol.
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Post by roadrunner on Jul 18, 2011 19:18:05 GMT -5
Yes, Bob I believe the ERT-8.3 belong in the WAF category. In person, they are far more attractive than the photos are; and, they have a small enough foot print as to not lose favor with the wives. Many Lounge members have posted that their wife loved the looks of the Emotiva black satin finish.
I know that ladies who have a room full of beautiful wood grain furniture are not likely to like black satin speakers, but they blend very well with most other furniture finishes. I find most women want the speakers to blend with or match the color and woodgrain pattern of their end tables and coffee tables. Woodgrain finishes that don't match the furniture seldom recieve WAF. Not all women are stuck on bold colored woodgrain finishes.
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Post by NorthStar on Jul 18, 2011 21:50:00 GMT -5
Yes, like Pauly said; depends of you you ask, and in their own particular room.
* Also, us men we do expess our opinion, but we are not our better half. They're the ones to who we should ask. And not from the picture alone but also in real life in their real room and decor.
I am only speaking from my own point of view trying to put myself into a woman's perspective. Tough man, very tough! Not two are alike!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2011 1:36:56 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2011 1:51:28 GMT -5
As far as beautiful wood grains (like neekos shows above) or the classy subdued satin laquer finish of the Emotiva speakers, it is all a matter of individual taste.
I remember some of my speakers of old with the gorgeous oiled walnut or oak finishes, along with the Marantz receiver with walnut cabinet and the dual turntable with walnut cabinet and the Teac tape deck with walnut cabinet, etc. One difference to my wife and me is that now we have five speakers plus a sub and many more components than the old days. The TV is also a giant compared to the old 21" set. All of these in the same room can tend to overpower all else in the room if they stand out. Wood grains and lots of shiny piano black are overwhelming in our room.
I can definitely see the beautiful wood finishes of a stereo speaker pair as the decorative statements in a dedicated 2 channel/analog system listening room but not most HT rooms that double as a living or family room (unless you've got a wood fetish ;D).
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Post by Ctuna on Jul 19, 2011 4:34:37 GMT -5
After reading this thread I am going to give the EMO 8.3s a try when winter time rolls around. Will my UPA -5 be as good in two channel mode or should I consider mono blocks ? Was thinking of getting the UPA-1s at the same time to power them in two channel mode.
In my case you will only see the front of the speakers since my system is built into a custom wall.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2011 5:00:52 GMT -5
Yes, Bob I believe the ERT-8.3 belong in the WAF category. In person, they are far more attractive than the photos are; and, they have a small enough foot print as to not lose favor with the wives. Many Lounge members have posted that their wife loved the looks of the Emotiva black satin finish. I know that ladies who have a room full of beautiful wood grain furniture are not likely to like black satin speakers, but they blend very well with most other furniture finishes. I find most women want the speakers to blend with or match the color and woodgrain pattern of their end tables and coffee tables. Woodgrain finishes that don't match the furniture seldom recieve WAF. Not all women are stuck on bold colored woodgrain finishes. I'm one that isn't stuck. I like the black finishes, including real wood veneer in black. I used to like the lighter finishes but have grown to prefer black especially since my condo's appliances are all stainless steel and black. |
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Post by albireo13 on Jul 19, 2011 6:11:24 GMT -5
Hmmm .. the Gallo intruiges me. At first I thought they looked pretty wacky but, their look is growing on me. I'll consult the wife.
The Aperions look nice on paper but, I have little knowledge of them. Any happy users of them?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2011 10:15:47 GMT -5
After reading this thread I am going to give the EMO 8.3s a try when winter time rolls around. Will my UPA -5 be as good in two channel mode or should I consider mono blocks ? Was thinking of getting the UPA-1s at the same time to power them in two channel mode. In my case you will only see the front of the speakers since my system is built into a custom wall. I think most of our amp experts would probably recommend one of the Emo mono blocks for the very best performance from the 8.3's. My concern would be the built into the wall part. I hope the leading edge of the 8.3's would not be recessed back any. I would ask one of the speaker experts at Emo as far as the reflection of the sound off the adjacent wall surfaces. I would think the boundary compensation switch might be very valuable in this case. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2011 11:24:46 GMT -5
The Gallo Reference 3.1s will easily outperform all of the speakers mentioned in this thread. And, they are very nice looking, too. They are very sleek and modern looking and I think that most women would have no problem with having a pair of them in their living room. Keep in mind that these are not large speakers, they are only about 36" tall, about 9" wide and about 12" deep - a nice, small footprint.
Their sound quality is second to none, they are true world-beaters. Keep an eye on Audiogon and be ready to pull the trigger when a pair for $1500-1700 shows up. That's what I did and boy am I happy with mine!
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Post by Ctuna on Jul 19, 2011 12:31:46 GMT -5
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The front face of the speakers will be out in front of the wall, about a 1/4 to 1/2 an inch. There will be no wall behind them however. Just another open room.
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Post by Pauly on Jul 19, 2011 12:31:49 GMT -5
"Easily outperform all of the speakers mentioned in this thread".
Boy, that may be accurate according to you, but I'm sure others may have a different opinion. You can't just say that the Gallo will easily outperform all others mentioned. I respect your opinion, and I'm sure they're great speakers, but that's just a false statement. In fact, it's impossible. Different strokes for different folks.
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