At the upcoming PLASA 2019 show (September 15-17) in London, EM Acoustics (stand U61) is unveiling a new look for the EMS Series of loudspeakers as well as the addition of a 10-inch model, the EMS-101X.
The EMX-101X is equipped with new low-frequency driver, designed in large part by EM Acoustics director of R&D Ed Kinsella. Two other new products at the larger end of the range are the EMS-156 and the EMS-159, formerly the MSE-156 and MSE-159, both of which benefit from the same physical updates as the rest of the range.
One of the most significant improvements has been the introduction of a newly developed 3-step polyurethane paint finish that is designed to be exceptionally tough and inherently weather-resistant while also lending a sleeker, more modern look. For prolonged outdoor use, outdoor versions can also be supplied wth stainless steel grilles and weather-resistant connectors. Other enhancements include a new grille design and painless access to the rigging points.
“The EMS Series owes its popularity to two main factors,” says Mike Wheeler, operations director at EM Acoustics. “Firstly, exceptional sound quality, which stems from our signature passive crossovers and Ed’s truly unique design; and secondly, the sheer versatility of the range.
He continues, “The new additions have increased that flexibility; the range comprises 2-way passive loudspeakers from 4 to 15 inches, and we now have a loudspeaker, or combination of loudspeakers, for just about every possible scenario within the EMS Series. That includes everything from foreground, background and near fill applications to under-balcony, delay and effects, to zoned, distributed systems and main PA applications.”
