Hi Ct0517, I did the 8b tweeter upgrade and don't miss the 8a's tweeter. There's a good review of the tweeter upgrade out there on the internet that mirrors my experiences well. For me this was a very worthwhile upgrade and one I recommend. For amps, I alternate between Classe CAM200 monos and ARC Classic 120 mono's. I've never used any lower powered amps so I can't comment on the power requirements vs sound performance. For the music I enjoy the speakers sound best with the ARC's. My 8b's are (were) at least 6'out from the front wall positioned along the short wall in a well damped room 27'x 16'x8'. I can't give more specific postioning data right now as my room notes are in storage. I'm remodeling my music room and everything has been moved to storage. I listen to mostly jazz, classical some rock and really enjoy these speakers. If you decide to go down the subwoofer path I'd be interested in hearing about your experiences. cheers, nels
Eminent Technology LFT 8a's versus 8b's
Hi everyone and happy new year.
I’d like to ask feedback from owners that have either had the 8a’s and then bought 8b’s later or had their 8a’s tweeter upgraded to the b.
I purchased a used set of 8a’s in 2010 and they are one of my favorite speakers.
I use mine in a focal point setup where they are beside the walls about 6" out -in a long rectangular room about half way in. There are two sweet spots at either end of the room. This setup works well.
I have considered upgrading to the b’s however as confirmed to me by Bruce the b’s tweeter only puts out sound one way and is not dipole. I could not use them
the way I currently do. I am very happy with their sound as is.
Can I get feedback from fellow owners. Was the a – b upgrade worth it or do you miss anything from the 8a’s. Of note the room I have them is bass shy. They sound fine with about 150-200 watts but I found they really need a powerful amp to show what they can do. I have them hooked up to Classe ca300. Big difference in all aspects especially the bass – no sub is required even in the bass shy room I have them in. I have seen some room pictures where subs are used and wonder how much power is involved that a bigger amp wouldn't fix.
Thx for the feedback.
I’d like to ask feedback from owners that have either had the 8a’s and then bought 8b’s later or had their 8a’s tweeter upgraded to the b.
I purchased a used set of 8a’s in 2010 and they are one of my favorite speakers.
I use mine in a focal point setup where they are beside the walls about 6" out -in a long rectangular room about half way in. There are two sweet spots at either end of the room. This setup works well.
I have considered upgrading to the b’s however as confirmed to me by Bruce the b’s tweeter only puts out sound one way and is not dipole. I could not use them
the way I currently do. I am very happy with their sound as is.
Can I get feedback from fellow owners. Was the a – b upgrade worth it or do you miss anything from the 8a’s. Of note the room I have them is bass shy. They sound fine with about 150-200 watts but I found they really need a powerful amp to show what they can do. I have them hooked up to Classe ca300. Big difference in all aspects especially the bass – no sub is required even in the bass shy room I have them in. I have seen some room pictures where subs are used and wonder how much power is involved that a bigger amp wouldn't fix.
Thx for the feedback.
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