i started this crazy hobby with emotiva gear - a 7 channel amp (LPA-1) and the very affordable pre/pro LMC-1. Not knowing anything different or better, I thought it sounded great, loads better then the onkyo receiver i had going. Fast forward 2 years to present, now am head over heels in audio. I sold off the emo gear since I pretty much made the switch to 2 channel, my opinion is its better for home theater. But at HT, it positively rocks. Units are well built, unbelievably affordable, and top notch customer service. If I was to build an HT from scratch, I'd fuel it with Emo.
Noticed they've really expanded, now offer cables??! it's a good sign, shows the company is progressing and serious about their goals, and that they have enough support to be able to.