New Epik Empire Subwoofer

leroyjr1
leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
edited August 2010 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/blog/
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited January 2010
    Damn firewalls at work, grumble grumble. I'll check it out later at home.

    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited January 2010
    Cool. Epik is one helluva value for great subs.
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    TNRabbit wrote: »
    Cool. Epik is one helluva value for great subs.


    Considering the Epik Empire will sell for around $1300, $799 is a steal.
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited January 2010
    I was just on their site last night, how'd i miss that? looks like a killer product for 1 helluva price
    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited January 2010
    That might be my next sub, thats an awsome price.
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    domflane wrote: »
    That might be my next sub, thats an awsome price.

    Don't wait too long because that's the introductory price and will be going up.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited January 2010
    Wow, that thing is a beast. Nice, very nice!
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Wow, that thing is a beast. Nice, very nice!


    Only negative I can see is a 600 watt amp for 2 15's.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Only negative I can see is a 600 watt amp for 2 15's.

    Yeah, that kindof made me go O.o as well....
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited January 2010
    If you've ever heard an Epik, you'd be less concerned about the amount of watts the amp is rated at.....
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • gelinas
    gelinas Posts: 226
    edited January 2010
    wow, this looks very cool. Especially at that intro price.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2010
    A beast of a sub for sure. Excellent intro price too.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited January 2010
    Thanks leroyjr1 for bringing this info! Sounds interesting,maybe someone will do do a new sub shootout and see how they compare to others.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2010
    Lee, I think you're misreading something or are listening to some of the AVS speculation on the price. There's no way Chad would offer an intro price that's nearly half off regular price. He'd be losing money on the sub. No business would do that.

    The intro price for a single Empire is $799, duals $1499. I'm guessing regular price will be $899 and $1599.00...or he'll do what he did with the Conquest and just keep the price at $799.

    If it performs as well as other models and I don't see why not. It's going to be a hell of an option at $800.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited January 2010
    For a limited time, the introductory price of the Empire subwoofer will be $799. The introductory price for dual Empire subwoofers will be $1499. That’s nearly half off the MSRP
    it does say 1/2 price in the add
    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2010
    Nice Sub!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2010
    sandworms wrote: »
    For a limited time, the introductory price of the Empire subwoofer will be $799. The introductory price for dual Empire subwoofers will be $1499. That’s nearly half off the MSRP
    it does say 1/2 price in the add
    Ya know, I read right over that. However, I still can't see anyone offering even a 40% off intro price. It's just not good business. If the sub is meant to sell at $1400, it's his new top of the line sub. That's a fair price and a great deal if it can hang with a PB13 or a Submersive. He'll sell alot of subs. An intro price of $1200 would make sense. I haven't spoken to Chad in sometime, maybe I'm wrong, we'll find out soon for sure.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    Ron this is the link to prefer the Empire that they sent me. It says

    List price $1500
    sale price $799
    you save $701

    http://store.epiksubwoofers.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=E-160
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2010
    Well I was wrong once before ;^).

    I doubt if the price ever goes up to $1500, but we'll see.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    Well I was wrong once before ;^).

    I doubt if the price ever goes up to $1500, but we'll see.


    Just chatted with Epik and they keep talking about this MSRP ****. Must be some sort of selling gimmick. They finally can around and said after there intro price the price will go up to $999.

    Wonder why all of a sudden the msrp crap?
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Just chatted with Epik and they keep talking about this MSRP ****. Must be some sort of selling gimmick. They finally can around and said after there intro price the price will go up to $999.

    Wonder why all of a sudden the msrp crap?
    A $200 savings on intro pricing is still steep and I would think, unnecessary. I assume this will take the place of his Dragon. Depending on how it performs, I'm thinking a pair of these will make folks think twice about a Submersive.

    Wait for Craigsub's CS18.1 and CS18.2 at $800 and $1400 respectively. There will be a battle in that space between the 2 companies.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • ELSock
    ELSock Posts: 42
    edited January 2010
    looks tasty.
    Display - Sony 60a2000
    AVR - Pioneer Elite 81TXV
    Mains - PolkAudio RM50Ts
    Center - Polk VM20
    Surrounds - Polk RM8's
    Rear Surr - Polk RM8's
    Sub - Polk DSW600 Pro
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    HDDVD - Extinct
    Games - Wii, Xbox360, PS3
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited January 2010
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    A $200 savings on intro pricing is still steep and I would think, unnecessary. I assume this will take the place of his Dragon. Depending on how it performs, I'm thinking a pair of these will make folks think twice about a Submersive.

    Wait for Craigsub's CS18.1 and CS18.2 at $800 and $1400 respectively. There will be a battle in that space between the 2 companies.

    i've been waiting for craigs product for 2 years!!
    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    Looks like they're shipping out this week. Some local people have theirs already.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2010
    sandworms wrote: »
    i've been waiting for craigs product for 2 years!!
    Had a conversation with him on Monday...just waiting for some amp parts. Betas will go out, then production units. I'd say end of Feb., early Mar.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Looks like they're shipping out this week. Some local people have theirs already.
    I'm thinking this is going to be a great sub and perhaps closer to the Submersive than I originally thought. I did read where Chad is dropping the 18s from his lineup, since none of them will out perform this one anywhere above 35hz. The ported 18s had the advantage around tuning, but the sealed Empire will roll off more shallowly and regain the advantage below tuning.

    If you're subject to room gain, the Empire will likely get you flatter response down low where a ported sub like the Phoenix or Dynasty will hump up below 30hz and will need to be scrubbed to get flat.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited January 2010
    Looks like a bit more info and pics over at the AVS site today.
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited March 2010
    Has anybody heard one of these Empires yet? Just wondering if any Polkies took the plunge . .
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited March 2010
    still considering it if I don;t go IB...
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited March 2010
    domflane wrote: »
    Has anybody heard one of these Empires yet? Just wondering if any Polkies took the plunge . .

    No, I am waiting to see the graphs from this AVS thread before I go with either a SVS PB-12+ or dual Empires. Both should be a decent upgrade from my PSW125
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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