Speaker Asylum: REVIEW: EFE Technologies(Ed Frias Enterprises) T-22 Loudspeaker T-22 Speakers by jbtown@aug.com

Model:	T-22
Category:	Speakers
Suggested Retail Price:	$990
Description:	MTM design, two 6.5 inch poly midwoofers surrounding a 1 inch titanium tweeter
Manufacturer URL:	EFE Technologies(Ed Frias Enterprises) T-22 Loudspeaker
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Review by jbtown@aug.com ( A ) on July 31, 2002 at 17:21:28
IP Address: 209.27.72.30

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Let me begin with by saying the following: I do not hold an advanced degree in electrical engineering. I cannot tell you how many giggawatts a given component requires to activate its flux capacitor and achieve a level of sonic performance never before achieved by mankind. I am very glad there are people like that in the world. I am equally happy that I am not one of them. Fortunately, one does not need to be able to construct a speaker to be able to appreciate the end result.
I spent a good deal of time researching and auditioning speakers, and while many sounded very good, I did not find anything that really made me want to part with the amount of money required. Somewhat discouraged, I returned to the online reviews. Based solely on the merit of the posted reviews, I contacted Ed Frias (EFE Technologies) regarding his speakers.
The level of customer support provided prior to my purchase of his T-22 & C-2 speakers was unparalleled. Perhaps not as important to those intimately familiar with the art and science of speaker construction, it was critical to me. Every question emailed was answered, every phone call pleasantly received. Even more satisfying is the fact that Mr. Frias continues to offer support/advice on a variety of topics. He has gone above and beyond all of my expectations.
I have read that most speakers require a lot of burn-in time before they begin to sound their best. This was not the case with the T-22/C-2 speakers. Right out of the box (superbly packaged for shipment), the sound was amazing! I decided to go with the T-22/C-2 for a couple of reasons: The sealed cabinet design (which I believed would yield greater detail), the size, and of course, the cost. NOTE: I do not own the necessary equipment to measure the frequency range of the speakers so I will have to be subjective. The Highs are crystal clear, the Mid-range produces vocals that are the best I have ever heard from any speaker, and the Bass extends remarkably low for a speaker of this size. The clarity and level of detail EFE Technology achieves is incredible. These speakers sound exactly the way I hoped they would!
Overall, I am extraordinarily pleased with this purchase. While I purchase quite a few things online, I was nervous spending $990 pair T-22 / $500 C-2 center for a product I had not seen or heard. I can say that my faith has paid off. I highly recommend EFE Technologies and Mr. Ed Frias.

Product Weakness: None noted
Product Strengths: See above paragraphs

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	ATI AT1506
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	NAD 1240
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	NAD 5220
Speakers:	EFE Technologies T-22 & C-2
Cables/Interconnects:	EFE Technologies & Outlaw Audio
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Various artists
Room Size (LxWxH):	22' x 17' x 9'
Room Comments/Treatments:	N/A
Time Period/Length of Audition:	Approximately 1 month
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	N/A
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner
Your System (if other than home audition):	N/A

Product Weakness:	None noted
Product Strengths:	See above paragraphs