I have both of them so that's why I'm comparing them. Emp doesn't have bookshelfs with two cone subs like the m22 so that wouldn't be the same either. I was just trying to see what owners favor most . I like the finish on the EMPs but I have noticed that they lack low end especially when listening to jazz, you almost have to get sub to go with them . The m22s are All around a better choice for me. Like I said before, I'm going to get the q8S for sorround and finish my home theater. I will probably keep them EMPs for another room and buy another sub.