Emerald Physics CS2.3

@pkatsuleas I did not opt for the BOM unit. I think the main limiting factor is that I can only have them out 2 feet from the front wall. I am very very impressed with the nice imaging I achieve with this limitation. Open baffle bass is terribly inefficient bass. I thought of open baffle subs but given the location I felt it would be a futile effort. So I opted for a pair of RSL Speedwoofers. I now have solid bass in a large room down to 24 Hz. Very impressive for this small inexpensive sub.

The combo EP/RSL package came in at only 2k! Super impressed. They may not be much to look at but I prefer to put my money in audio where it counts. Much like my Tekton DI primary system.

One other thought. I noted Spatials new speakers they have drifted from a coaxial arrangement. There are advantages to this type of driver, particularly when it comes to imaging. They have tried to mitigate that with low crossover points. I am shocked by what a low crossover they have achieved with a very small driver in the M5. Not picking on the Spatials--I am sure they are a fine speaker and I considered buying a pair. But when I saw the great close out deal on the KC II Pros I couldn’t resist. From all the reading I did I was thinking the Spatials had evolved into the superior line. After listening to the EP’s, I am not so sure that is true. I have no doubt I made the right choice and feel they are very worthy of consideration!

My room is large 20+ x 35+ x 12ft peak. I started with KCIIs with both Clarity cap and WireWorld internal wiring upgrades. While they sounded really good I need more speaker in this room. I came across a fantastic close out on the EP 3.4s and was quite happy aside from the kind of bass that anchors the music on many, but not all, discs.


Recently, I was reading about speaker placement. Where I had them at ~ 6ft between the inner face, I moved them to 9ft (which means my front door is no longer usable: LOL) but WOW! I thought they threw a huge stage, but nothing like now AND I got deeper bass to boot

hth

Interesting.  So the 10" woofers only go down to 46Hz, 35 with the BOM.  I guess you need larger drivers if there is no cabinet loading?  Would love to hear them based on your comments!

Call wally..he is the owner. He will be more then happy to discuss 

One comment.  I read a number of reviews on the Spatial speakers having limited height to the soundstage.  I am intolerant of that.  I picked up a close out on the EP KC II Pros and I have to say they are killer.  Even close to the front wall they image wonderfully in width, height, less in depth only due to proximity to the front wall.  But soloists float beautifully with this speaker.  One caveat, I would not run them without subs.  

Thanks berner.  I should have mentioned these are used speakers.  New ones not in my budget at the moment!  If I had the cash I would be very interested in new Spatials.   I did look over the Underwood/EP website.  

+1 Spatial Audio...from the designer of Emerald Physics.

From their website:  

All Emerald Physics speakers are sold out
We will have a new line early in 2021

if you like open baffles there are others:

spatial audio  and 

 Tri-Art Audio 

Thanks. Read the TAS article.  Also the 6 moons extremely in depth piece, hifivision, audio circle.  Really not a lot out there.  Unless I am missing something.

I recall there was a TAS review on these a few years ago.  Quite positive as I recall.  I would think that such a review would address issues with the corssover.