Holy crap, Batman, Randy has stepped up his production game big-time. Educational and entertaining.

@cheapaudioman

4 ай бұрын

the other guy didn't like it. but I have a lot of fun making them

Randy- keep bringing the cheap content. Many of us can’t afford the expensive stuff and it just makes us feel like poop. 😊

No way it’s been 3.5 years already !! Started watching the channel when Ron recommended it! Glad I have for sure!

Still loving your videos man! So glad you are keeping up and the content is great as always.

hey randy awesome video. im considering this speaker thanks for helping inform my decision. I think your videos are a little quiet though. I usually listen to stuff at around 50% volume but with your videos i need to turn it up to 80.

I've had the XB2's on my desk for 6 days now. They sound so damn good to me. Best $519 I've spent on audio equipment so far.

@hondaphan4172

4 ай бұрын

Great to hear.

@authenticNL2

3 ай бұрын

Hopefully they don't raise the price after being Temporarily Available

Nothing better then loving your job and even thinking bout your job when your not at your job. Reviewing speakers and audio would be awesome. Congrats Randy at working hard doing your thing. I watch you and Andrew Robinson and that's it. 😊 Nice emotivas btw. 😊 Keep it coming 😊

Thanks, Randy for your content on the Emotiva Airmotiv XB2 Speaker you make them sound Awesome!They're out of Stock. Also on SVS SB-1000 Subwoofer. It was real Basey at low volume, plus as I was turning it up. It fell off about 50db with my set up. So I returned it for the RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII, just in my opinion I was just a lot happier with the RSL's.

Has anyone with Martin Logan bookshelf’s compared their speakers to the Emotivas? They have the AMT tweeters in common. Very curious to how they compare.

This is me hoping that Emotiva releases a limited “The Brown Pants” edition

@somejerk1520

4 ай бұрын

The Burr-Brown Note Edition

@shaheendenton1291

4 ай бұрын

😂

@jukingeo

4 ай бұрын

I doubt a bookshelf speaker would do that, but I did see a video of a guy that had two (yes two) 33" subwoofers on his HOME system (Yes, ludicrous, I know). He was playing Jurassic Park through it and with every bass note, the video camera was shaking! If something is going to evoke "the brown note" and lead to crapping one self, it would be that. Personally, I think the guy is insane for putting a system that you would put in a theater in his home, but perhaps he wants to make his ear doctor rich. Not that there is much a doctor could do for permanent hearing damage. But, each to his own. It still never ceases to amaze me at how much people with money tend to waste it.

Love the content. These are definitely top pic for my next speakers. Thanks

The first thing I noticed with my XT2s is how silky the tweeter sounds without losing detail. I've had them now for a little while and I am satisfied. I will soon decide what to do with my B2+s. I still use them, but not as much as I used to.

I really wished they would have kept the angles of the B2+'s front cabinet that helps with how the tweeter images out and around the speakers into the room.

@JonMoralesLA

4 ай бұрын

Hard no to the angles from me. The prior speakers looked like they belonged in a teenagers gaming room. Zero wife acceptance factor. The angles are the reason I have yet to own an Emotiva speaker to date. That’s about to change!

@TheFrugalAudiophile

4 ай бұрын

@@JonMoralesLA I agree! I did not care for the appearance of the older models and it’s pretty much what kept me from purchasing them. They looked like a speaker Darth Vader would own not something that would belong in a modern home.

@spamcan9208

4 ай бұрын

The irony of audiophiles complaining about looks but I have to agree. I'm looking at them right now and they look like they belong in my 90's middle school bedroom lol. Only reason I bought them was because they were a sale price I couldn't pass up. Emotiva had to change the design, it cost them a lot in sales.

@ChicagoRob2

4 ай бұрын

The angles on the older model are very important in controlling diffraction. The new model has changed, but physics hasn’t.

@robinkleinsteuber5217

4 ай бұрын

An acoustic advantage (lower diffraction) can be had with the angled baffle, but only within a very narrow frequency span (near the xover where the wavelengths are larger and the dispersion is wider from the tweeter). At typical xover frequencies, that influential baffle edge will be the first edge only, as the radiation at such frequencies are line-of-sight only. That's because the wavelengths of sound are shorter than the baffle size. Variable distance of the first edge from the tweeter certainly helps to reduce the diffraction effect near the xover point. Only at bass frequencies does the sound radiation "bend" around the entire enclosure and become omni as the wavelengths of sound are greater than the dimensional sizes of the enclosure.

I don’t watch your reviews for the HiFi info….it’s the interior design and home decorating tips that make these videos special.

Love your content and bought an entire 7.1.4 emotiva rsl sub system based off of the educational videos you make and love it! Now im thinking of a pc setup!! Rsl speakers paired with that loxjie, havent decided on a sub yet but maybe a svs is in my future.

It’s hilarious that you said almost pooping my pants is the best compliment for a speaker. I can’t argue with that. I love Emotiva stuff but never bought the speakers because of looks. These xb2s look normal and with great sound! I’m in.

Randy, too much coffee will make you poop your pants.

@robinkleinsteuber5217

4 ай бұрын

It's the daily grind ... lovin' it!! 😂

@peterwinstonaldredge6927

4 ай бұрын

LMFAO!

@cconnon1912

2 ай бұрын

You say that like it’s a bad thing. 😅

@GeirRssaak

10 сағат бұрын

Yes, he should review coffeemakers and Starbucks!!!

Cambridge Delorean edition amp? Neat!!! I've been drooling over the pics

really appreciate the restraint on the meme impositions in this one!

This looked like a fun one to make!

Very nice video on these speakers. I have to listen to them. I think the reason everyone is pooping is all the coffee we are grabbing before we watch the video's.

Randy - I love Emotiva speakers as well. I’m sure you’ve heard them but, if you love that sound, you should spin out a review of Martin Logan XT B-100 s. I own a pair of 60 XTI s and I love them. They sound like an Emotiva’s big brother. The AMTs on the Martins have a very similar signature to the ribbons in the Emotivas. Love your channel.

Forget about speakers, let's get this man some _Depends_ shipped out! And no Cheap Audio Man listening parties... : )

Just bought a pair. AMAZING !

Looks like a good stand mount loudspeaker. Enjoyed your review. Well done.

That's the best way to try out speakers...by comparing them with others. I even do this with movies, change the speaker one or two times during and you'll learn a lot

I bought my emotiva p2 because of your reviews, then bought the gashelli labs 4499 dac also due to your reviews. So i have to thank you for what you do. I actually have a pair of xb2's out for delivery today, i can't wait.

@cheapaudioman

4 ай бұрын

Nice!!!

Great review. Tasty speakers. Price is out there. Xb2 is $866 on emotiva site and some wacker has them for over 3k on Aussie eBay site. Puts them on the wish rather than impulse list! The emotiva price may be due to geolocation that converts to A$ though Rob

Randy, Thanks so much for what you do. You are my first go to for audio research. I’m at the beginning of my journey. That Advance Paris A10 ..(BRRRRRRTTTT….because Warthog) looks like it may become my first component, with likely the KLH 5’s, but I may go with your 250 buck alternative for now and get the speakers first. Great content. So, a question from an old crayon eatin Marine, is that a Chief’s cover up on the shelf behind you or an Officer’s cover?

These look like a great little speaker for the $$$. Nice reveiw Randy.

Time to get Audiophile HiRes Diapers.😂😂

Love that backstory!

Now my system is 2/3 Emotiva, B1 speakers and A100 as an amp with my vintage Marantz as the pre-amp and the sound has improved a lot.

Just bought the q acoustics 3020i’s and am still within the return policy. Wondering if I should swap them. Thoughts on how these compare to the 3020i’s?

Ya really pumped for these speakers👍 - 👍

How do these compare to Klipsch 600mii? I have the 600s and feel like there is too much bass for the room. Was thinking about going with the 500m but now thinking about these emotiva’s.

Bought my b1+ from your review years ago now.👍

So what you're saying is it's a good time to look for some used B2+'s?

Almost kinda teasing a Saturday Speaker Shootout. Love the B1+ review callback.

@cheapaudioman

4 ай бұрын

so much fun to go back and see those again

Yep, I love AMT thin film tweeters.... GoldenEar BRX (40hz -35 Khz, 90db sensitivity) Apple Music

How are these around a foot from the front wall ? Thanks

How would you compare this to the Elac Carinas?? Seem very similar on paper

b2s are my current speakers and i love them. these look cool but i actually liked the sharp edges look of the old one.

Love your reviews - tell it like it is without the geek stats. Well played.

Just went to their site and these aren't available 😢. I was about to nab a pair and send back my klipsch

Love your dog One key to being a KZreadr that everyone comes back to is a great personality and you have it.

@cheapaudioman

4 ай бұрын

thanks! my wife would probably disagree with you though

@JohnCurtisNZ

4 ай бұрын

About the dog? Or being a KZreadr? I'm going to assume both. A big Alsatian / German Shepherd? - so cool to see beyond your cave. Props for your daughter's cameo too. On repeat. Keep up the good work!

How does this compare to the RSL CG3M you reviewed before. All I care about is dialogue clarity for a 3.1 system

Love your dog!

hey Randy, do you think this would work as a desktop speaker? or just stick with B1+ in this case? Also, how is the low volume performance? When, you know, listening at wee hours.

These Emotivas are a dead ringer of the active Adam A7Vs near field monitors. You should audition these if you ever get the chance.

Randy, did you happen to hook up the XB2s to the PT1/A2 combo?

Can you please review Paradigm's Premier 200B &100B. Thanks for all the great reviews I'm super happy with my MR1 I got after watching your review on it.

Randy, you are always entertaining but I have to say - this one was more #1 pee your pants funny than #2. :) Thanks for all the hard work you put in on our behalf to make this channel one of the most entertaining out there.

Can we have sound demos please? It would be great to hear the sound!!!!

Which speakers sound the best playing the "justice for all" album from metallica. Looking for some super guitar chug crunchyness

I like the looks of the old ones... Look like they were inspired by the stealth fighter.

Nice speaker😊👍

I wonder, what if these were paired with Wiim Pro streamer, Gshelli Labs DAC+sparkOS opamps, and Topping LA90d amp?

You're giving me gear acquisition syndrome. Ready for a complete re-vamp of my system

Emotiva pumping out that brown note.

I’d buy them but impossible from the UK, the one UK distributor only does Emotiva amps.

Great vid. Background music just a tiny bit loud. Just a smidge. You’ve come along way from the early days, smooth like buttah now

Ive been waiting for Kanto to make TUK passives but Ill go for these when they come out instead sometime this month (July 2024). Biggest selling point for me is the rotatable ribbon tweeter.

Thanks for the low down on this new redesign speaker and I'm glad nothing ran down your leg in the making of this video! Better clarity and better midrange is a plus for us old timers whose internal loudness button is now inop. A little less in the bass end is no big loss, since subs can do the low diving as needed. Kinda glad to see the Tesla pickup truck front baffle design go away (before the actual truck eventually does). I've never had a ribbon tweeter speaker. This seems like it may be worth a go to try out.

@cheapaudioman

4 ай бұрын

I want a cyber truck so badly...

@Brian_Romska

4 ай бұрын

I just saw one yesterday, I know they’re technically awesome but I can’t believe it looks like that on purpose, I’d still drive one just to be different tho.

"the highest compliment a speaker can get" pants

AXA35 - i have one. I A/B'd to death that receiver and a 1976 Rotel RX102 Mkii - and honestly - could not tell a difference thru Jamo 807s, Jamo C93s using a Fluance RT82 and Arcam Alpha 9 cd. so ... i guess both receivers are just brilliant ??? i initially thought, wait, my cheap 80 dollar rotel sounds the same as my 350 dollar cambridge ? is that good or bad ? i guess they sound good, i was really expecting the AXA35 to blow the rotel away, but didnt. i do however get more umph to drive Hales Transcendence one bookshelfs and have more inputs without needing a switch box. Randy, if i wanted to upgrade the AXA35 to an equally warm but more refined detailed amp and stay under 500 due to the fact i need to still buy groceries, whats a good choice. i may forgo eating to get those emotivas.

What about them would make people prefer these to others costing 3 times more besides price?

How do these compare to the Polk R200?

@Audiodreamer192-24

3 ай бұрын

That’s a good question….. Probably comes down to the tweeters if all else is close to equal.

Thanks!

@cheapaudioman

4 ай бұрын

wow! thank you so much for supporting the channel!

hi cheapaud i been watchin for like ever imma a fan. you gotta get w/ mary spender she did a vid dedicated to "fast car" as perfect tune. you know sound shes a darn good musician you two would surely click find a mutual project something like that. you both should listen to "mountains of things". ty audioman you have really helped me clarify stuff over the yrs:)

You've been a big backer of ELAC over the years. How do these sound in comparison to the Debut Reference for instance?

It was your review and introduction to the Emotiva B1+ and TA1 amp that restarted my latest 'audiiphile' journey, opened my ears, and filled my soul with musical happiness again. You also graciously befriended me through your wonderful community of incredible people and for the first time I experienced some of what others have spoken about, but I thought were just unicorn farts in pompous snobbery. But once again, I digress, and just want to thank you for this review and your time taken to share this with us all. Have a wonderful weekend, Sir, and all the best.

@cheapaudioman

4 ай бұрын

thanks, brother!

When are we getting the review on the mystery amp @ 4:45?

Im on the fence between this speaker and the kef 350s while on sale for 100% movie usage.

@cheapaudioman

4 ай бұрын

They both do midrange really well. Personally I’d go with this one but the 350 is super solid too

Very nice review 👍 I hope they send you more speakers to review.

@hondaphan4172

4 ай бұрын

They already did. They sent him a pair of XT1 towers and I think another pair of speakers or maybe it was one of their CC's.

How do they compare to Goldenear’s Aon series?

Whole new meaning to brown noise 😂

Ya got a direct link to Nick's channel? Thanks

Randy, thanks much for the nice review of the new bookshelf's. I agree with other's as I liked the old shape, been boxes for too long. Will keep an eye out with the hope that you'll review one of their new tower speaker's. Take Care Now

@hondaphan4172

4 ай бұрын

It should be soon as he received the XT1's and another speaker at the same time as the XB2's....the UPS or FedEX guy left them near his garage :)

Good to hear there are still good people out there

Some things, as they age, such as a woofer...loosens up. At some point, it becomes difficult to hold back distortion. It comes through and muddies things up.

86db sensitivity with 4ohms is 83db per watt and 50w maximum. NHT SuperOne is unbeatable.

Sith audio adult diapers. When audio is so good you Schiit your pants...😂

@cheapaudioman

4 ай бұрын

Exactly

Pairs well with Schiit Audio?

@ChicagoRob2

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I was thinking of the new Aegir 2. I’ll bet they would make a great combo.

But are the sony you often mention still a good option? Thank you.

@Audiodreamer192-24

3 ай бұрын

They are good but not at all in the same league as the Emotiva’s with parts, build or sound quality. Sonys are good entry level speakers that scale well for their price.

Liking the current video format. Enjoyable to witness you channel grow.

@cheapaudioman

4 ай бұрын

thanks! I've been having a ton of fun

Better than klipsch rp600m II ? I have a denon pma-600ne amp, suppose that amp would drive these well?

Somehow the lack of bowel control is completely relatable to speaker performance and the likely hood of purchasing this product.

I wish you could review some tonwinner amps. Seems like they make emotiva stuff.

Crap! They are unavailable on the website.

These are $500 double the price of the original B1+. Are they really worth it? i find that your source material and amp are crucial to better sound.

Randy - I can see they're good speakers - but are they better than Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 ?

RANDY!!! I really need the name of the track you played with this video!!!

Currently using t0+ for music and HT. Would this be a step up or a lateral move?

Hi! thanks dor doing your videos. I was wondering what your favorite outdoor and most affordable speaker is?

Cant even buy them on Amazon here in Europe.

Great price for two

If a speaker transports you to browntown well, then they did a good job.

Your review made me poop my pants! But in a good way!

@cheapaudioman

4 ай бұрын

The ultimate compliment!

I have a wall of emotiva speakers and love them. Combination oc C2 T2 and B2 for 9.4.3