Emotiva T0 Speaker Review - Budget Towers to Beat?
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I purchased these speakers shortly after this review (now aprx 10 months ago) and found everything this review says to be true. I am using a Schitt Vidar and the Emotiva SE8 sub and was using an SMSL SU-9 dac. I replaced the dac with the Denafrips Ares II dac and now the entire room is the "sweet spot". I couldn't believe my ears when I first experienced it! The small sweet spot area of the room disappeared totally and now it does not matter where you are in the room. I didn't know or expect this was even possible for stereo audio. Thank you cheapaudioman for your channel.
These are the funniest, yet still informative, review videos. Keep it up.
Much appreciated!
Randy you are the best. The more I watch your videos the funnier the schtick is. Don't ever stop. Cumulatively it just gets better and better.
I played this video for my SO, and she was marveling that she could hear his stomach growling, and his kids shouting in the background, through our very own pair of T-0’s!
I even had her listen to some of the songs mentioned in the playlist.
Thank you so much for the awesome review!!! My interest is greatly peeked on the T1+!!!!
Ordering these today. Thanks for the advise Randy.
I had been waiting for this one. Probably my favorite speaker ever for the money.
He sold me actually. Like I need more speakers but I'm buying these now.
@Roy Younger they have decent punch but not much for low frequency extension. I run mine with a subwoofer. I’d subject a musical subwoofer rather than a home theater subwoofer. I have a B&W ASW08 and it’s a fantastic combination. I bet a REL T0 would be a good match. emotiva’s SE08 is supposed to be good too.
@Roy Younger I would never run small speakers looking to get low end.
Dude you are funny and yet honest with good audio advice love your videos
thanks so much. appreciate it.
I love your delivery. I have enjoyed all the emotiva products I've acquired. The basx a300 was a pleasant surprise for the money.
Can i run these with 8 ohm receiver? Please reply.
Hey Randy,
If you ever do a giveaway on those T-Zero's, please keep me in mind. I'd really love to have them! Thanks for the reviews bud! So glad to see your channel growing!
On the subject of pairings, about a month ago I decided to try my T-Zero's with my Reisong A-10 just for SAG. Needless to say they are still there, awesome combo! Really like the Zero's and when compared to bookshelf + Stand they are equal in the space they use, can't go wrong with these. Another great review! Love the channel!
Can i run these with 8 ohm receiver? Please reply.
@@rajtabhbector9571 Edible check your receiver but most handle 4-8 OHM so you should be fine. What model is your receiver?
Another excellent review. I was trying to get a pair of these on Craigslist for $300.00 but the guy just sold a pair of Focals and has to hold on to the Emotiva speakers until he can find something else. So I bought a pair of Emptek E55ti towers for $230.00 on Craigslist. Wow, great sound and one of the most beautiful speakers ever. I still will buy the Emotivas if they come available and will use them in another room. Really enjoy your videos and you are providing a valuable service. Great sound can be very affordable with a little research...
Yes! We got the "Something, something, something" and the "Woofer Tap" :) Yet another great one bud! :)
Another great video👍👍
Would really like you to review the Emotiva T2+
I have the T1 Plus I think you'll be blown away. I originally purchased the t2 but where too overwhelming for my small room. Would love to see you do a review on either one.
I’m strongly considering the T2+. How big is your room, and what exactly was overwhelming about them? Thanks
Sitting hear listening to this on the B1+ witch sound awesome.great video just Subbed.
I felt the same way when I got my B1+. Then I got the C1+ and now I want the T1+!
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T1's, you will love them. I have them in my HT and I believe it's a sweet spot cost-wise.
With regards to your ceiling for the price, maybe you should set it at the number of subscribers divided by 20! Means now your limit is $650 :)
love it
Wow, I can't believe the small MX3 can handle these! This opens a world of possibilities that I was not looking at, thinking my amp would be to weak.
4 ohm thats cool
Fun watching you. Audio high end is out of control and I left it years ago. Sensible solutions are what I recommend. The Emotiva T speakers are excellent. I personally know the designer. They were his project before he left. Yeah Hifi is like that. I buy things not always the newest, but what matches the system and my needs and wants. Doing this 50 years plus. Yes, matching is critical. Not just blindly throwing money at it.
They look pretty good too
Can i run these with 8 ohm receiver? Please reply.
My ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2's are like that. I like them better firing straight. Fantastic soundstage and imaging. I run them for my LR in my HT on an AV7705 and OSD NERO-XA5180 (running in 3ch mode on y LCR) balanced. And they hit low...I was shocked when I turned off my SVS Subs and ran them large in 2 ch just to test.
Ordered a pair of these a few days ago based on large part on this review and I can't wait for them to get here!
You are happy with them?
@@christophstuwe4330 I am very happy with them. They have high value for the price.
Randy, loved to Bruce reference! Way to go.
New favorite speaker review channel. I would love if you could get into some center channels as well.
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I like the use of song tracks to describe the performence of speakers. 👍
Thanks for the review. I just ordered them. Pairing them with a Cambridge Audio Azur 851a and Topping D50s. I may include my old Sunfire sub if needed.
Occasionally you can step out of the “cheap zone “ and tell us how the not-so-cheap gears sound. Really want to know. Knowledge, experience, sensible ears , and unvarnished opinion delivery - great review.
Ok I watched your channel for this particular review of the T-Zero speakers for my new home to replace my aj pioneer bookshelfs. That and to have something a little more difficult for my toddler to disconnect the cables and adjust the toe angle without my consent. I can honestly say even though they are slightly under powered by my Denon s710w they sound great. I have the C1+ center that I haven't installed yet because I need to mount my TV.
I also love the shilling of fake products, it helps break up the straight laced reviews I normally see.
Military/Retiree/Veteran 10% discount available from Emotiva, too.
5% from SVS too but you have to call and ask. 01:45 Glad to see him finally own up to his between-two-ferns schtick 🪴🧔🪴
@@dk0r51 yes finally. People were on pins and needles
If they sound as gnarly as they look i think I'm sold!
Nice video! I would love to see more tower videos.
Have a couple more coming
Suggestion; search “home audio tower speakers” and BOOM!
Ohhh you mean from this channel. Never mind 🤦🏻
@@ethanlancaster76 ?
@@templetonpeck1084 Triangle Kush if that’s what that squiggly thing with a little dot is referring in otherwise it must be the thing that is sometimes used to add a little levity called sarcasm. Either way it’s all in good fun and I hope you’re having some ✌️
Hey Randy!!!! So, the my iFi Zen, Topping E30, and the Fosi amp are all going back. You have successfully convinced me to get the Emotiva amp!
One of my fav audio channels 🔥🔊💯
Appreciate that
I want to mention a great "Cheap Audio" deal: Klipsch 12inch subwoofers, $169.00 at Costco. I am using two of these in a 13x20x9 ft room with a pair of planar Eminent Technology LFT8B's as the main speakers. its worth mentioning that the main speakers already have plenty of bass with the 8inch woofers in place. The subwoofers play at a moderate volume and they are not really taxed because the room is small and i do not listen to bass-heavy music. It seems to me that cheap subs are quite effective in this situation simply because they are not called upon to play loud and they are not driven anywhere near distortion level. However, by adding an extra layer of low bass, the subs greatly enhance the overall sound of the system.
Hi CAM! New subscriber here! I must say ditto to all other’s - your videos are bar none the best on UA-cam by far! Entertaining, to the point, and substantive!
Okay I’m looking for a better center channel and am going to try the C1+ (I’ll use your link). But now I’m bitten by the tower upgrade as well. Would you go for the T0+ at $399 close out, or the T1+ now at $899 a pair?
I have a great room that is 30x18 (kitchen & media room). I have a 15” sub, 8” atmos ceiling speakers and some S10 surrounds; receiver is a newer Yamaha RX-A780. My current front speakers are older Athena towers and a center. The towers sound pretty good still. The center is not good 20* off axis.
Thanks!
Great review. Suggestion! : How about doing a few reviews of amps that would best match your favourite speakers? I matched Cambridge Audio amps with Elacs UNI 5.2 and found that so much better than anything else I tried. Detailed and firm amp with slightly warm speaker was superb. Then matched Emotiva T1 speakers with their own TA100 amp and that came out great, but is that the best option? Those amazing speakers actually sounded a bit boomy with my Nad 7050 amp. And so a few reviews like that would help greatly.
great idea
Ordered my Edwards Cable Management ties today i got 3 for under $100, can't wait till they arrive 👍
Got these 6 months ago. Marantz integrated streamer. Simple. Enjoying it. No speaker stands either. 350 delivered. Is insane.
Nice review as usual. Now to the real question, considering the prices of stands, Emotiva B1+ VS T0+? I love the Sunday shootouts, but I would really like it if you touched on the closes speaker the currently reviewed could be compared, like from the same brand in this case or same price range. Thanks!
I bought my B1+ with some emobucks had i known these were so cheap i would have gotten them but im blown away with what the b1 sound like with or without a sub.
I am now interested in T1+. Earlier was considering Wharfedale Evo 4.3. But these Emotiva T seems best bang for the buck.
I just got these and the TA-100. Fantastic so far, no sub needed in my room so the sub will stay with the Kanto YU6.
Subtitles say you are the chief audio man. Who do i trust
i need to enunciate better...
great review!! Randy you have to try the Polk LSIM 703s they are amazing and cheap!
Great video! I will second(third?) a shoot out between t0 and b1 with sub.
Randy! Nice still shots man!! Great choice in using the window as a source! You're on it!!
Hello @cheapaudioman Randy.
Warm Greetings from Germany!
I am not able to decide between this or the JAMO S805.
I am more into Surround Cinema, and i NEED a Center, bc my Ears are a bit bad at higher Midrange.
So, what do you prefer, the Jamo S805 Home Cinema System or the Emotiva T0, B1+ and the Center from that Range?
Thank you very much for an answer - and
Happy Thankygiving!
I'd like to say how much I enjoy your channel. Look forward to every video. I'm very interested in this type of small tower speaker. Price and size are perfect. In the past you have mentioned you'd like to review some JBL's. May I suggest you check out the JBL Stage A170's at some point. They go on sale for $360 a pair quite often. The Audiophiliac reviewed them and loved them. I respect and trust his reviews but I'd love to hear your take on them at some point.
Appreciate that so much and I’ll look into those
Hey! That my speakers! I love them!
Although largely outside your usual interests, have you considered reviewing any of the Audioengine products? Most of their speakers are powered, although they do have two types that are not. They also offer a 30 day test period. Edit: Darn it, I forgot to say I really enjoyed the video. Thanks!
I have the Emotiva C1+ center channel speaker and I would really like to hear/own these T-Zero+ speakers with it. I'm betting that it would near movie theater quality. Then add an Emotiva Pre/Pro and amp system - OH BOY wouldn't that be GREAT!!
Question, I recently bought a pair of Sony SS CS5 speakers and a Sony STRDH190 receiver to get back into HiFi. I am really enjoying them, your recommendations are spot on. I see that the Airmotiv T-Zero+ are on sale right now for $299. In your opinion would this be much of an upgrade in sound clarity and stage over the Sony speakers.
Hi Randy, got another one for you and the family. Bubbles by Yosi Horikawa, this really puts your speakers to the test😎 my 4 year old son was looking at me like wtf is happening😂
Hi Cheapaudioman, Would these pair well with the Emotiva TA-100 to being out that nice "fullness" you mentioned in the video?
Awesome! My wife always makes fun of me...”how can you listen to a song so many times and not know the words?”. Thanks for your work and content!
Great Review. Like to know I have a Yamaha rx780 receiver like to up grade to the NAD c368 amp not to sure about dclass amp in your opion would this be a good upgrade from the Yamaha. At a 999.00 price or what else would you think of that get the most for my money thanks a keep up good videos
Randy, obviously a great speaker at a great price. A great value for sure. I can tell you what is even a better value IMO, the Emotiva T1+ at $699, slightly over your cutoff but it is down 3dB at 37Hz versus 48Hz, so the T1+ wouldn't need a sub to get low enough for most music thereby saving some money. And since both are towers, you don't need to add stands either. I am for using towers as I would rather put money into speakers than stands. The bass thing, because the low E string on a 4 string bass is at 41Hz, IMO you really want to get down to around that frequency or lower for some music with a 5 string (31Hz) or electronic music. You can do that with a tower speaker but not with a bookshelf. So when going for the most bang for the buck, towers are the way to go to get the musical range and not spend more money on stands and subs.
BTW, the Emotiva T2+ at $999 is about the same low-end roll-off (35Hz) but it will play about 5 dB louder than the T0+ with higher sensitivity and power capability. But that's well above your cutoff I know.
Stewie! I've got the T1+ on the way. Can't wait to hear them
Emotiva Rocks!
Absolutely..bang for that buck!
Good morning Mr. cheap man, another great video very excited I almost want to get these over the klipsches 4000
these are really good richard.
@@cheapaudioman however there are four om speakers correct, and I have the Sony STRDH 790, and it’s only rated for sixomes correct any suggestions ideas?
Hey Randy, how about a comparison?
Emotiva T0 vs Cambridge Audio SX-80.
I really appreciate your videos. I realize that there's many different music tastes and not all speakers do well for all types of music. Most of these speakers that you are reviewing sound like they would be pretty good for most music. But what about people who listen to edm and want to break up kidney stones with deadmau5's 8-bit.
Infinity has a sale going on now. Curious to hear your take on Infinity Reference 263 towers.
Question: how would they like Emotiva UPA-1 amps? I have a quartet of them, and an XDA-2. I also have three NAD 216 amps. What would sound better, in your opinion, and have you reviewed the XDA-2? I also have some track/album suggestions for you. I love that Tracy Chapman track, but add to your list: Hugh Mesakala - Coal Train (Stimela), Jennifer Warnes - Famous Blue Raincoat album, Tool - Sober, Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms album, Eagles - Hotel California from the Hell Freezes Over album, from ABBA's Forever Gold album, track 3 - The Day Before You Came, track 18 - Under Attack, and track 19 - When All Is Said and Done. Blue October - Consent to Treatment (track one and two... you want to hear "air"?} Blues Traveler - Blues Traveler album (track 10 - Alone)
I commented below at
tgmnmd, but also want to say this: ELAC's do require burn-in. I wanted to comment a week or two ago when you mentioned thinking that they do, and I can vouch for your correctness. I had to grit my teeth and beg myself for forgiveness (Debut 2.1's ? I forget and they are in storage). But running them in the attic with all those wild angles and all that insulation and hundreds of hours of burn-in fixed them.
Just got my A300 in and it is better than I thought it would be. I have about a million cables enabling the high pass switches on my S8's crossing my Miller and Kreisel S1b's and it is phenomenal. Tone, every single note with oomph. Not even the most rapid guitar solos can phase this setup. Bass definition and power is great. Watched some Neil Peart this morning. I have to try the t zeros now. I hope they're good near field.
They know what they’re doing over at Emotiva
@@cheapaudioman yes sir.
@@cheapaudioman just ordered the T-zeros 👍. Literally that was all you. I have other gear, other speakers, Magnepans and stuff, but this all Emotiva desk system. Is definitely audiophile level.
Btw if you ever wanted to hear M&K speakers, ultra high end from the 80's, I'll ship em for you to try. I got these free, a "barn find" from some dumbass that didn't know what he had and just gave them to me. They were next to the lawn mower with some grass on the grills..After I tried them I was dude you have to let me give you something for these, but he didn't care.. They are supreme. The t zeros have big shoes to fill. I'm hoping for "as good but different". I dont think they'll beat them.
Randy, Yamaha has a new line of receivers comparable in price to the Onkyo nr686, the RX-V series. The RX-V6A. I think sound quality wise is said to be better than Onkyo and Denon. It's worth taking a look at. That will be my next upgrade in home theater setup.
would like for you to review the $200 AM4095-A Monitor 40 Series II and how they compare to the polk S-20
Another Great Value!!! May the hunt for audio treasure never end!
thanks, G
Dude with headphones in I could hear your stomach growling the whole time. I was laughing my ass off the whole time!
Thanks Randy really enjoyed the review of the Emotiva T0. Glad you chose to do a tower because I know it can be hard to fit into the Cheap Audio Man price point. These look great it sounds like you really enjoyed them.
thanks, Tony
Randy, do you ad lib your sponsors? This one was good but your windex one was the funniest
I almost got the Emotiva speakers for my home theater I just built, but I got too good of a deal on the Elac Debut's 2.0. Love the Elacs but still wish I would have got them. They look like Batman
Do you think pairing T0+ with C2+ Center would work well or would C2+ overpower the T0+s as fronts? B2+ would be used for surrounds
I almost went Emotiva when building my HT, but got the Elac's. I like the look....Batman's speakers
Wish you would move into the Home Theatre field. I feel that you are more sincere than other reviewers and less hype.. You definitely have the ear for sound.
That Edward's Cable management unit is not likely going to work with my cables. Hahaha
@cheapaudioman Energy cf-50 tower speakers on Amazon for $189 each. Not sure if they are better, but they are in the same price range as the Emotiva’s. Maybe you can snag a pair and give us your thoughts
Hey Randy, great banking advice. How do you rate these speakers against the Elac Debut Reference speakers or the Elac Debut 6.2s ?
debut reference is warmer and more full in the lower mids. these are better than the 6.2's in my opinion. Emos aren't as "fickle" about placement like the 6.2's are.
Bout to hit 13k subs, congrats!
crazy!
Very nice speakers. Very cool.
Great review as usual but I warn ⚠️ you about crossing your price threshold that's going to start with just a little more then just a little more next thing you know you and Ron are comparing speakers with diamond coated woofers and sapphire tweeters 🤦♂️.
I love this dude!! Where they bumped it, I like it!? This dude is Hilarious!! He reminds me of ZEOS except he's facing the GoPro!! They need to meet..
we did a between to speakers episode together.
Randy...go for the T2s !
Cheapaudioman, will the WIIM Amp drive the Emotiva T0 speakers?
that intro was hilarious !!! ahahaha
Emotiva Airmotiv T0 no longer available BUT they now have the Airmotiv T Zero+ (Plus) and the price as of Jan 2022 has gone up to $499 a one hundred dollar jump for the Plus version, maybe next year they'll have the Plus Plus version for another hundred dollar bump. I can't help but wonder what change they made...or did they just change the model number. Does anyone know?
Would love to hear your take on the T1's and especially the T2's!
I think Randy should make his $600 limit per tower.
Free - "Oh I Wept", insane clarity of details in the drums, almost a shock when the toms finally come in, overall amazing recording
What value for monies good amp do you recommend pairing the emo?
How about Elac unify 2.0 to Focal806. I'm down to these after 6months, I don't like to blast but do like full sound stage and haven't heard these . Have Celestions now.
very good content and funny plus you mention nina simon she was a artest
How are these compared to the JBL Stage A170 floor standers?
Thanks for taking time to review small towers. So, where $ being the parameter for qualifying cheapness/affordability, and quality of performance being the other consideration/parameter, in your recent review experience, is this Emo T0 is most satisfying musical speaker for under $400/pr regardless of classification (bookshelf/tower)?
I think at under $400 it's probably the "best" speaker for most people. if one is looking for a "warmer" or more boost in the lower mids then maybe look else where, but to your point, this maybe the broadest appealing speaker and the most "complete" speaker at the price
@@cheapaudioman Thank you Randy
The JBL studio 570's go for 400 a pair on a big sale, these are the same price...
T0s vs Airmotiv B1+ with a subwoofer? Is there still a big enough difference in having a floorstander given a mid-sized room say 22' by 15'?
Thats what I want to know as well
Yesssssss ! Crazy mad scientist shootout - These towers vs UB52 bookies ?
would you recommend these at 300$ over a $200 pair of Elac Uni-Fi B5's for a 14' x 18' room? This will be my first passive speaker setup. Looking to power them with a Wiim amp. Appreciate your time and any input you may have for a noobie.
When you review speakers or amp etc, do you adjust tone controls if they exist or leave them in the default setting ?
I’ll leave them default. If I hear lack of detail or any listening fatigue I’ll adjust to see how it sounds.
The sponsor part (of the unusual products) is definitely my favorite part, especially when you throw them out of the frame!
*LMAO
Any chance you will be auditioning Emotiva's other tower speakers? I think they are still very affordable. A head to head comparison would be exciting and get lots of views.
T1+ are on their way I think.
"30 years I've been listening to some songs and I still don't know the words. "
I can relate. It's my secret shame.
Not sure why but obviously repetition doesn't equate to learning
Its funny but better speakers, room treatments, and really nice monoblocks fixes that problem.
@@Audfile awesome to know. All this time I just thought I was a visual learner.
@@cheapaudioman it's true Randy. You can still be CheapAudioMan, just don't tell anyone.
You are not alone...👌🏽🤣