Eminent Technology Hybrids

wow cool!,
well I guess I would like to know as much as possible, bass response, imaging..placement issues, amplifier needs, just how they sound and all that, hope to hear from you...

thanks, Chad

Chad,

I think that it depends on the size of room and the type of music that you listen to.

I have a pair and like them a lot but my room is too large.

a. They like a lot of power, I use 200 watts per channel and that works well.

b. I think they need a medium to small room. I have a live large room and think they run out of steam at larger volumes.

c. They are magical on smaller music, i.e. solo piano, jazz, chamber, chorale musix.

d. They are not a great choice for rock music. I think they need more panel area to be able to handle very dynamic loud music.

I think they are a great value particularly used. I think it depends on your type of music and the size of room.

Richard Bischoff

Well Chadnliz..as far as amplifiers go. You need POWER. As much as you can get. I wouldn't use anything less than 300 real watts on the Eminents. Sound..if you've heard Magnepans. Imagine a pair of MMGs with and 8 inch driver attached in a sealed enclosure.

I would say they are a little more laid back than the Magnepans. The maggies are a tad more transparent.The LFTs are definitely more dynamic. You know there will always be a compromise some where with any speaker.

The maggies throw a larger soundstage than the Eminents.
But the Eminents are easier to listen too. For some maybe too easy. But that depends on your listening taste. With the proper amplifier I really enjoy them. It's a kind of speaker you can listen too for hours and not be fatigued.
I would rather have a little roll off on top than an ear bleed.

Placement isn't a big issue. Give them at least 6 1/2 feet apart with a slight tow in. Maybe 2 to 3 feet off the back walls/ 3 feet off side walls. Also if you want to make the soundstage larger put the ribbon tweeters to the outside.
The Eminents do get down near that 25hz mark. It's a clean tight bass with the right amplifier but not pounding. You need more cone area and box volume for that kind of bass.

One of the great bargins in audio,you do need power, but not as much as 300 watts,and like all dipoles they can be room fussy. upcomming review in HI FI + the best of the high end magazines.

Jbello have you heard them with this kind of power? The difference is very noticeable.