I’ve heard Magnepan 1.7i and the ET LFT-8b in the same system and the same room and if I didn’t know the price(s) I would have thought the LFT-8b was at least twice more expensive just based on how much better it sounded. I think the LFT-8b’s 8ohm impedance (vs. 1.7i 4ohm) contributed to its more open and effortless sound signature. They were driven by a Mark Levinson No. 585 integrated amplifier. They both obviously need plenty of room behind them to sound as they should.
Eminent Technology LFT8b
I'm curious to know if anyone here owns or has any experience with Eminent Technology LFT8b speakers. I will be getting a pair of planars soon, probably Magnepans, but what I've read about these speakers is very interesting. Their biggest downside is sensitivity, 83 db. If you liver further than 100 miles from a dealer the company will sell these direct with a 60 day trial period.
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My speaker is acting weird. I can’t get it to turn off. The blue light blinks 3 times and then goes solid for showbox about 30 seconds before blinking again along with a little “boop” sound. It won’t connect, it’s not saying the battery is low. It has a reset button, and an option to hold down the power and - volume button to initialize. I did both |
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