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Crazy 5.1 Speaker System Deal

by May 11, 2009
EMP HTP-351 5.1 Speaker System

EMP HTP-351 5.1 Speaker System

Sometimes we come across a deal that just makes us shake our heads. We've reviewed a number of pieces of EMP gear over the years and have consistently been impressed with their sound and build quality. For some reason, someone over there misplaced a decimal or forgot to carry a 1 because their HTP-351 5.1 speaker system package is on sale for $489. This is a package that normally retails for over $1300! Crazy? I'd say so.You know it has to be a mistake or something as a pair of the EF30 speakers retails at the same store for $320!

We don't have a dedicated review of this speaker system to point you to but we have reviewed most of the parts in other reviews. The E10 subwoofer was part of our EF50 review and did very well. The E30's are essentially the same as the TK-5Cs that we reviewed a while back which were also well regarded. Heck, the TK's rated a 4 for value at $500 a pair! The only piece we're missing is the center which we've heard and liked (in fact, I run the RBH version in my home theater currently) but have never formally been reviewed. This system would be a deal at twice the price. We're not sure why they decided to sell it so low but if you're on the market, seriously consider this system.

Check out current Audiogurus package deals

EF50 review (includes the E10 sub)

TK-5C review (essentially the same speaker as the EF30)

 

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