[Amazon.ca] Emotiva B1 and C1 Speakers $276.18

Mar 5th, 2019 10:45 am

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IceCreamGee [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 7, 2006; 1217 posts; 1089 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2019 10:45 am

[Amazon.ca] Emotiva B1 and C1 Speakers $276.18

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/Emotiva-Audio-Sur ... amp;sr=8-1
Price:: 276.18
Savings:: 40
Retailer:: Amazon Canada

Well I guess I should have waited but c'est la vie. The emotiva speakers have dropped in price! Lucky for you guys.

The B1s are wicked neutral speakers that sport AMT tweeters and are less than $300 for a pair. The C1 also sport the same tweeters and drivers and are also on sale for $320.54. They are an american brand and very similar to the Adam Audio T5V monitors (albeit the T5Vs sound slightly better). I use these for my home theater speakers and even for stereo listening they're awesome. Soundstage is incredible and the highs are out of this world. The transient response and tonal accuracy are the strengths of these speakers.

Some reviews/reads
http://averagejoeaudiophile.blogspot.co ... ld-of.html

This is my setup

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Mar 5th, 2019 10:55 am

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MandomRix: Sr. Member; Apr 18, 2008; 629 posts; 1165 upvotes; BC

Mar 5th, 2019 10:55 am

TV with a notch.

+35

Mar 5th, 2019 11:04 am

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IceCreamGee [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 7, 2006; 1217 posts; 1089 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2019 11:04 am

that's honestly the only place for it lol I cant place it in the tv stand since the other components wont fit. Also during movies it sits right underneath the letterboxing

Mar 5th, 2019 11:06 am

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projectrs2: Sr. Member; Feb 5, 2008; 759 posts; 288 upvotes; CANADA

Mar 5th, 2019 11:06 am

Samsung Pixel 3XL

+1

Mar 5th, 2019 11:08 am

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reggyDeal: Deal Addict; Sep 12, 2017; 2217 posts; 235 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2019 11:08 am

speaker newb, anywhere to test these out? No idea if they sound well. What's the recommended power to drive these?

Mar 5th, 2019 11:28 am

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IceCreamGee [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 7, 2006; 1217 posts; 1089 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2019 11:28 am

reggyDeal wrote: ↑ speaker newb, anywhere to test these out? No idea if they sound well. What's the recommended power to drive these?

You can definitely purchase them and try them out. If it's not to your liking then you can return them. You don't require much to run them... I'm using marantz's slim line receiver and I think theyre 50watts per channel

Mar 5th, 2019 11:55 am

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Neo_ZX: Sr. Member; Nov 8, 2007; 645 posts; 366 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2019 11:55 am

IceCreamGee wrote: ↑
This is my setup

Please wall mount the TV!

Not sure if their speakers are any good but I wish they had a similar discount for their power amps!

Mar 5th, 2019 12:17 pm

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stfn74: Jr. Member; Aug 9, 2010; 119 posts; 79 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 5th, 2019 12:17 pm

Thanks OP! Ordered the B1. Always wanted to try ribbon tweeters. I only wish they were front ported but I guess that not really possible at this size... Came to a total of $312.08 with free shipping to ON.
Full specs as per the manual from Emotiva's site:

B1:
Driver Complement
High frequency driver: 32 mm Airmotiv folded ribbon tweeter.
Low frequency drivers: 5-1/4” woven fiber cone.
Cabinet type: Rear ported.
Electrical Specifications
Efficiency: 86 dB (2.83V/1m).
Power handling: 70W continuous / 150W peak.
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms.
Frequency response: 48 Hz - 28 kHz (+3/-3 dB).
Mechanical
Dimensions: 10-3/4” high x 7-1/8” wide x 8-1/4” deep.
Weight: 8.8 pounds.
Mounting: Shelf or stand mounted; shock absorbing
rubber bottom pad.
Grille: Black cloth over a rigid frame; attaches securely with powerful magnets for easy removal

C1:
Driver Complement
High frequency driver: 32 mm Airmotiv folded ribbon tweeter.
Midrange driver: 3” woven fiber cone.
Low frequency drivers: 5-1/4” woven fiber cones (2).
Cabinet type: Sealed.
Electrical Specifications
Efficiency: 89 dB (2.83V/1m).
Power handling: 120W continuous / 250W peak.
Nominal impedance: 4 ohms.
Frequency response: 50 Hz - 28 kHz (+3/-3 dB).
Dual speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Mechanical
Dimensions: 8-3/8” high x 20-1/2” wide x 8-1/4” deep.
Weight: 18.6 pounds.
Mounting: Shelf or stand mounted; shock absorbing rubber bottom pad.
Grille: Black cloth over a rigid frame; attaches securely with powerful magnets for easy removal

+1

Mar 5th, 2019 12:28 pm

#9

ndiniwachojeff: Deal Addict; Apr 24, 2006; 1349 posts; 1004 upvotes; GTA

Mar 5th, 2019 12:28 pm

IceCreamGee wrote: ↑that's honestly the only place for it lol I cant place it in the tv stand since the other components wont fit. Also during movies it sits right underneath the letterboxing

Just stack some books or styrofoam under the tv to raise it up the 3 inches. Problem solved.

"Just because something is on sale doesn't mean a) you can afford it, b) you should buy it, c) you need it, d) you're not spending far more buying it than not buying it at all"

+2

Mar 5th, 2019 12:40 pm

#10

whrlwndz: Member; Feb 1, 2005; 259 posts; 33 upvotes; Coquitlam

Mar 5th, 2019 12:40 pm

Super happy with my Gen 1 XPA amps and XRef speakers. Won’t sell them. Hauled them across the country when I moved last year.
Good quality gear.

Mar 5th, 2019 12:41 pm

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scratchieepants: Deal Addict; Aug 10, 2005; 1694 posts; 139 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2019 12:41 pm

Definitely deserves an upvote.

Mar 5th, 2019 1:45 pm

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IceCreamGee [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 7, 2006; 1217 posts; 1089 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2019 1:45 pm

Neo_ZX wrote: ↑ Please wall mount the TV!

Not sure if their speakers are any good but I wish they had a similar discount for their power amps!

ndiniwachojeff wrote: ↑ Just stack some books or styrofoam under the tv to raise it up the 3 inches. Problem solved.

Cant mount the tv, in an apartment and I also cant stack it because the pedestal occupies most of the space on top of the stand. This is honestly the best option aside from a waterfall stand. But good luck trying to find one that supports a 110 lb plasma tv

+1

Mar 5th, 2019 2:18 pm

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moofachuka: Deal Addict; Mar 24, 2007; 1289 posts; 877 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2019 2:18 pm

how do there compare to Audioengine A5+? Thanks

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Mar 5th, 2019 2:18 pm

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alvinp187: Member; Mar 18, 2007; 263 posts; 24 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2019 2:18 pm

I've had the Emotiva Airmotiv 5.1 setup for a few years now and can't say enough good things about it.

Summit Hi-Fi in Markham used to sell them and have them set up for testing but I'm not sure if they still do.

Mar 5th, 2019 4:07 pm

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IceCreamGee [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 7, 2006; 1217 posts; 1089 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2019 4:07 pm

alvinp187 wrote: ↑ I've had the Emotiva Airmotiv 5.1 setup for a few years now and can't say enough good things about it.

Summit Hi-Fi in Markham used to sell them and have them set up for testing but I'm not sure if they still do.

Unfortunately they don't. I was the one to buy his last 2 pairs of b1s

Mar 5th, 2019 4:56 pm

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daveinsurgent: Member; Feb 22, 2017; 427 posts; 512 upvotes; Canada

Mar 5th, 2019 4:56 pm

I currently have an Energy C series 5.1 setup, how do these compare?

Mar 5th, 2019 8:04 pm

#17

IceCreamGee [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 7, 2006; 1217 posts; 1089 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2019 8:04 pm

daveinsurgent wrote: ↑ I currently have an Energy C series 5.1 setup, how do these compare?

If those are the speakers that BB sold as a 5.1 the emotivas are lightyears ahead.

+1

Mar 6th, 2019 2:29 am

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NewsyL: Deal Fanatic; Feb 16, 2006; 5150 posts; 2172 upvotes; Vancouver

Mar 6th, 2019 2:29 am

Tempting.

I've been lusting over the Adam Audio T5V or T7V as well as the new Kali Audio LP-6's.

.

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Mar 6th, 2019 6:59 am

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crimsondr: Deal Addict; Nov 27, 2005; 3541 posts; 587 upvotes

Mar 6th, 2019 6:59 am

How do these compare to Polk bookshelf speakers?

Mar 6th, 2019 7:35 am

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MZ123: Newbie; Aug 16, 2011; 14 posts; 2 upvotes

Mar 6th, 2019 7:35 am

Ordered a pair, and Thank you