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Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black)

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Features

  • 4 gloss black 2-way Energy satellite speakers
  • 1 gloss black Energy center channel
  • 200 watt Energy subwoofer with front firing port and 8" driver and patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround(TM)
  • Perfect for a large or small space surround sound solution
  • Wall mountable

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This landmark Energy 5.1 Take Classic home entertainment system flaunts superior MDF cabinets finished in sophisticated high-gloss black. It includes a powerful 200-watt subwoofer with a front-firing port, 8" driver and patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround(TM) for well-defined bass reproduction. But the coup de grâce is the newly added Convergent Source Module (CSM) with its 3" poly-titanium woofer and .75" Hyperbolic(TM) aluminum-dome tweeter. This proprietary technology provides a dynamic frequency range and an expansive soundstage, resulting in smooth, realistic sound that emanates from each satellite speaker as well as the center channel. Music and movie lovers can now rejoice because the Take Classic not only breathes life into every entertainment experience, it incites an intense passion in every listener. From the Manufacturer A CNET Editor's Choice winner for February 2009, the Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Entertainment Speaker System is a no-compromise collection of high-tech components that offer complete and uncompromising fidelity at an affordable price. Made up of four Take satellite speakers, a Take center channel speaker and one 200-watt Take powered subwoofer, each high-gloss black speaker component in this system is masterfully integrated with each other creating a killer sound that is much bigger than it looks and that seamlessly meshes with any flat panel HDTV system. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font- size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font- size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: 9DC4D8 url( amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page2/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid 999999; border-right: 1px solid 999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; } Dramatic home theater quality beyond its size. View larger. Patented Convergent Source Module 3-inch poly-titanium woofer and .75-inch hyperbolic aluminum-dome tweeter. View larger. Stylish high gloss black finish across all components. View larger. Amazing deep bass from 200-watt subwoofer. View larger. The Lowdown Take Classic proves that convenience doesn't have to mean compromise. Sure, you can shop for individual home theater components-but you won't get better performance, or better looks. Integrating the best technologies Energy has to offer, the Take Classic can fill your room with hair-rising effects and theater-like sound: hyperbolic aluminum dome tweeters for screaming highs, Convergent Source Modules for clear, crisp dialogue and music and a Ribbed Elliptical Surround on the subwoofer that makes every explosion a room shaking affair. In addition, integrated keyhole wall-mounts, threaded inserts and rubber bumpers let you choose how and where to place your speakers.Bragging Rights Energy has been a leader in audio research and development as well as in the engineering and manufacturing of speakers since 1973. With this pedigree Take Classic components were developed with Energy's core principles in mind. These include:Flat On-Axis Frequency Response with Wide Bandwidth - Speakers should reproduce the entire audio range in a uniform manner. By ensuring that no one frequency dominates any other, Energy ensures that every note is the way it was intended to be-and the sound as natural as possible.Wide and Constant Dispersion - Sound at all frequencies radiating from the speaker should be in an even pattern, in all directions throughout the room.Low Distortion and Resonance - Speaker system is distortion- or resonance-free, but Energy has achieved a significantly lower distortion level, a clearly audible improvement.The Take Classic 5.1 home theater system also offers terrific performance and great features:Our patented Convergent Source Module (CSM) 3-inch poly-titanium woofer and .75-inch hyperbolic aluminum-dome tweeter -the heart of Energy speakersPatented Ribbed Elliptical Surround woofers create high efficiency, low distortionAn aluminum dome tweeter for sonic accuracyFront and rear venting for more powerful bass response Take Classic raises the bar for 5.1 speaker system performance. It includes a powerful 200-watt subwoofer with a front-firing port, 8-inch driver and Ribbed Elliptical Surround™ for bass that you feel as much as hear. The Convergent Source Module (CSM), with its 3-inch poly-titanium woofer and .75-inch hyperbolic aluminum-dome tweeter, focuses sound for clearer dialogue and stirring music. The CSM gives soundtracks a dynamic frequency range and a huge soundstage, for smooth, realistic sound from each satellite speaker and the center channel. Music and movie lovers rejoice. Take Classic puts the passion back into your favorite films. Exclusive Energy® Brand TechnologiesConvergent Source Module The Convergent Source Module, or CSM, provides wide dispersion, low distortion and amazing midrange performance. The speaker's midrange and tweeter are positioned in close proximity to one another and act as a single source, thereby increasing overall dispersion and reducing any lobing effect. The chambering of the mid and tweeter lowers the driver's resonance, reducing distortion.Ribbed Elliptical Surround Technology Energy's patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround technology (U.S. patent 6,725,967, Canadian patent 2,407,123) increases excursion, eliminates distortion and raises efficiency on woofers and subwoofers. The Elliptical Surround encompasses the cone, allowing it to move identically in both directions, resulting in near zero distortion. And while conventional designs are often plagued with surround dimpling, which causes them to radiate in and out of phase and distort at all listening levels, Energy's designs aren't influenced by dimpling at all, instead proprietary Ribbed Elliptical Surround technology allows for a larger cone surface, resulting in greater efficiency. This design also lets the cone achieve greater peak to peak movement, thus allowing it to travel more than double the distance of the competition. These attributes enable Energy woofers and subwoofers to move incredible amounts of air, ultimately allowing them to play lower frequencies with greater bass extension and fidelity.What's in the Box A 6-piece, high gloss black set of Energy Take Classic 5.1 speakers: 4-Take satellite speakers, 1-perfectly matched Take center channel speaker, 1-perfectly matched Take powered subwoofer; 1-owners manual.Technical SpecificationsFrequency Response - Sat: 115Hz-20KHz; Center: 110Hz-20KHz; Subwoofer: 33Hz-150Hz +/- 3dBCrossover Point - 2.9 kHzSensitivity - 89dBPower Handling - Sat & Center: 100 Watts; Subwoofer: 200 WattsRecommended Amplifier Power - 20 - 100 Watts RMS (continuous)Impedance - 8-ohm compatibleSubwoofer Variable Low Pass Filter - 40Hz-150Hz @ 18dB/octaveTweeter - ¾-inch (19 mm) Hyperbolic™ aluminum-domeWoofer - Sat & Center: 3-inch poly-titanium; Sub: 8" IM Cone with Patented Ribbed Elliptical SurroundDimensions (inches) - Sat: 6 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 4 1/8; Center: 4 1/8 x 10 1/4 x 4 1/8; Subwoofer: 12 5/8 x 12 5/8 x 12 5/8 (add 2 1/6" for feet)Weight - Sat: 2.9 lbs; Center: 3.2 lbs; Subwoofer: 19.7 lbsMaximum Performance Tips: The center channel speaker needs to be centrally located so that the dialogue appears to be coming from the center of the screen. It needs to be above or below the monitor, as closely to it as possible. If you're using a rear projection television, the most likely option is to place it above the screen. If you have a front projection system, you have choices-stand mounting, or placement on furniture, for example. It is important, though, to place the speaker so that its front edge is even with the edge of the shelf or stand supporting it. Unwanted diffraction occurs when the center channel is too far back into a cabinet or other surface with edges that could impede sound dispersion.For left or right front channels, the distance between the speakers should be 6-8 feet at minimum for the best stereo imaging. The optimum room shape is rectangular, with the speakers along one of the shorter walls, facing the opposite side. If possible, do not place speakers against a wall or at rear of a bookshelf; corner placement is usually the worst option. Try to keep the speakers-especially rear vented models-at least two feet from the surface behind it, unless you use a vent plug. For best results mounting on a rear wall, position the speakers so they flank the main listening area and point toward the front of the room. They should be raised to a height of approximately six feet and should ideally have a space of six feet between them. The three most common subwoofer locations include corners (which can result in boomy or exaggerated low frequency response), placement along a wall, away from the corner (producing moderate bass performance with increased fidelity over corner placement), or beside a front speaker (creating a better blend with the front speaker, but sacrificing overall volume). Experimentation with subwoofer placement is highly encouraged; slight adjustments can create big differences in sound reproduction. To test subwoofer placement, install it temporarily in your main listening position and walk around the listening room while playing a familiar piece of music until you find the best sounding position. Review from Home Theater MagazineReview from HomeTheaterMag.com: Energy Take Classic It came as no surprise to me that Energy's Take Classic speaker package was such a fine all-around performer. The brand has a strong track record in sat/sub packages, and this set continues the tradition. No, these speakers won't give you the slamming low-frequency effects you'd get from phat towers and/or a giant sub. But they deliver the midrange goods--the single most important aspect of speaker performance, if I had to choose one--and kept me intelligently entertained. Read the full review at

Brand: Energy Speakers


Speaker Maximum Output Power: 200 watts


Connectivity Technology: Coaxial


Audio Output Mode: Surround


Mounting Type: Tabletop Mount


Audio Output Mode: Surround


Mounting Type: Tabletop Mount


Enclosure Material: Aluminum


Speaker Type: Surround Sound


Additional Features: Travel


Antenna Location: For Surround Sound Systems


Subwoofer Diameter: 3 inches


Color: Black High Gloss


Is Waterproof: FALSE


Warranty Type: Full


Control Method: Remote


Speaker Size: 40.64 centimeters


Woofer Diameter: 8 inches


Tweeter Diameter: 0.75 inches


Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant


Specific Uses For Product: Home Theater, Surround Sound Systems


Number of Audio Channels: 5.1


Impedance: 8 ohm


Connectivity Technology: Coaxial


Wireless Technology: Bluetooth


Connectivity Protocol: Coaxial


Power Source: AC


Brand: Energy Speakers


Model Number: 1008207


Model Name: Classic


Built-In Media: 4 satellite speakers, 1 center channel, and 1 subwoofer


Warranty Description: 5 years parts and labor


Number of Items: 6


Customer Package Type: Standard Packaging


Series Number: 1008207


UPC: 629303300084


Global Trade Identification Number: 84


Manufacturer: Energy


Speaker Maximum Output Power: 200 watts


Unit Count: 1 Count


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 19.9"D x 19.9"W x 22.5"H


Item Weight: 39.8 pounds


Compatible Devices: Television


Audio Driver Type: Balanced Armature Driver


Audio Driver Size: 8 inches


Number Of Circuits: 6


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    • Enormous Sound!
Style: Home Theatre
I can not believe how amazing these speakers sound! I have auditioned these speakers for the past three days. My first day, the center channel was not working correctly and I had trouble finding the right settings on my new receiver. This was all due to user error, I later realized. I was not very impressed and was ready to send these back. I eventually got the user error sorted out and these speakers just came to life. To give a little background, I had owned a Polk Audio 5.1 system in the past. It consisted of the M60s for fronts, M30s for surrounds, CS2 center and PSW10 subwoofer paired to an onkyo 606. It was a decent entry-level setup but not high fidelity by any means. It served its purpose but I knew I wanted more from my speakers. I ended up selling most of those speakers save the M60s. The PSW10's performance was probably the weakest link in my system, in my opinion. It produce muddy sound and did not have the tight attributes I was looking for. I went back to the drawing boards and did a lot of research on speakers for my search of the best system for the price and value. I figured my next system would cost about $2,200 in speakers alone. All the while, I was getting very antsy with just using a 2.0 stereo setup to watch movies. I was messing around on Amazon and came across the Energy Take 5 Classics. This system had me really intrigued. I proceeded with the research. I really had no intentions of purchasing these speakers, but I could not help reading all the positive and glowing reviews of the classics. I had my doubts and reservations about them being a "satellite" system. I rationalized with myself by saying, "how can a set of tiny speakers sound as great as everyone make them out to be?" My conflicting rationale paired with all the positive reviews of quality and performance left me at an impasse. So I finally closed my eyes and told myself I would try these speakers for $400 from Amazon. I ended up purchasing these to see how my standards were compared to all these reviews. As it turns out, I am completely blown away. For $400 and being a satellite system, you can not really ask for more. They really blow my old polk system out of the waters. The sound is crisp, clear, and accurate. I was not really expecting much from the 8in sub, either. I feel like foot-in-mouth for even doubting. The small beast outputs tight, accurate bass. I love it. I am currently using it in my bedroom that measures 14'x14' and it is plenty loud. I can imaging these speakers filling a larger room and faring just fine. These will definitely see living room duties until I am able to afford the full-sized speakers I am saving for. Then I will probably utilize these as bedroom speakers again one day. I asked my roommate if it would be okay if I cranked the system up for a while to test out its potential. I was very pleased. The volume was loud and accurate and I experienced no drop off in quality. I just really could not believe the kind of audio performance I was getting from these tiny speakers and for the price. I was in love. You would never believe these were "satellite" speakers. I was also very impressed with the physical qualities of the speakers themselves. I am not a huge fan of high gloss anything, but these little speakers are beautiful. They look and feel made of quality. The speakers, with their grills off, are beautiful. They also feel very solid for how small they are. They look and sound beautiful! My most favorite component of this whole system has got to be, hands down, the sub-woofer. I am still mystified how such a small sub can produce such big, bold and accurate sounds. Movies sound fantastic and music performance has taken my enjoyment to a new level. I am currently watching a lot of the bluray movies I have bought and never watched because I was waiting on my perfect system. I am having such a great time watching the blus and auditioning these speakers right now. I even played the part of a sales person and convinced one of my buddies to grab a pair. All in all, you can not beat the price and performance of these little speakers. They look and sound amazing. For $400, you have to do yourself a favor and at least give them a listen. I took the jump and am loving every moment of it. Get off the fence and just click "purchase." ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2011 by John Tran
    • If you’re sitting on the fence about buying these speakers, let me help you!
Style: Home Theatre
I consider myself as a veteran home theater enthusiast. Having worked for 5 years part time for Circuit City before they went under as a Home Theater Sales Associate. I’ve had the unique opportunity to review and test a wide range of speakers. I owned high end Infinity Kappa speakers for the longest time, but ended up giving them to my brother-in-law when we moved to a new house. I went for over 2 years suffering with a cheap Sony home Theater-in-a-box that sounded muddy and downright….well….cheap. I finally saw Amazon put these speakers on sale for $299 so I bought 2 sets of them (I’ll explain why in a moment). A little about my system. I watch a lot of Blu-ray movies in hi-def surround formats and we have a PS3, Xbox One, and a Wii-U integrated into my system as well. There is also a Grand Videoke TKR371MP as a top of the line wireless Karaoke system that my wife uses that also outputs hi-def audio on certain song choices. I use Verizon Fios as my cable provider. I purchased 2 of these Energy systems because I wanted to do a 7.2 setup in my man cave. The extra speakers left over will hopefully someday be integrated into a 9.2 Dolby Atmos setup down the road. Here is my unbiased review of these speakers: PROS: a. The sound quality is much better than I had expected them to be. I have a slight hearing disability so dialog from the center channel is difficult sometime for me to hear, especially on cable TV. The Energy’s center speaker is crystal clear on all sources and I have yet to struggle with any dialog. Even my Infinity’s were not this clear and they cost thousands more! b. The blend between the subs and the satellites is the best I’ve encountered for a system in this class. I’ve tested similar sized systems from Polk, Infinity (TSS Series), Definitive, and JBL. None blended so seamlessly as this Energy system does. You must set your volume on the sub to the mid-way point and set the cutoff frequency to 110hz, then do the auto calibration with your receiver. I have an older Sony STR-DH-810 and I hate the auto calibration DCAC that Sony uses. I much prefer Audyssey, but had to use what I got for now. With the Sony DCAC I still had to do a few minor manual tweaks here and there, especially on surround levels (there was a bias of too much volume on the left side). I fully intend on getting a new Denon next year once they finally work out the HDCP 2.2 issues for 4K, so I can calibrate these with the Audyssey XT32 calibration system instead. c. The two 8 inch subs put out cleaner and tighter bass than my 12 inch infinity sub ever did. Put the new Godzilla in during the Honolulu airport scene and you will know exactly what I am talking about. d. The satellites are small and easy to position around the room. I recommend putting them on dedicated wall mounts so that the bass tube on the back of the speakers can breathe. You can wall mount them flush with a nail as there is a key hole slot on each speaker including the center, but for best performance, let them breathe a little away from the wall. e. They work very well for both music and movies! Something that many speakers can’t do (it’s either one or the other). I listen to a lot of 80’s metal so guitar work is the focus when listening to music. I listen more for the guitar work from the likes of Randy Rhoades, Zakk Wylde, Jake E. Lee, and especially George Lynch, so I wanted speakers that could handle this type of music. The Energy’s did not disappoint! f. If you’re into the karaoke thing, they will pleasantly surprise you. We had my Karaoke system hooked up to an Onkyo system and a Bose Lifestyle system at two different friend's houses and my Energy’s smoked the competition on voice clarity and overall sound quality from both the background music and the singers voice (disclaimer: They will not make you a better singer. If you can’t sing, there is no speaker on earth that will help you….trust me, this is me! I don’t sing, remember, it’s my wife’s system not mine….see autotune for help on that). g. If you want that IMAX feeling in your man cave. Definitely do the 7.2 setup if your receiver will allow, you will be totally blown away! The 2 subs combined with the processing of the extra back channels of the 7.2 system will put you right in the movie, literally. h. Construction of the actual speaker modules (tweeter and the midrange) are superb and look and feel like they would last forever. The housing is ok but nothing to wright home about. It is durable enough that you don’t have to worry too much about scratches or peeling, but it is a laminate/pressboard finish so definitely not indestructible. My infinities were real wood so I guess I got spoiled a little. Energy does make higher end speakers with better material but you will pay an arm and a leg for them. Keep in mind these were only $299 for me on sale with Amazon! CONS: a. Fingerprint magnets. The high gloss finish will need to be cleaned after you handle them or anytime you touch them. This is a very minor gripe by the way. b. As other reviewers have noted, there is a break in period for these speakers due to the type of material they are made of so out of the box they may sound a little bright at first but will gradually become warmer sounding after a few days of using them. The manufacturer recommends 50 hours of use to properly break them in. Mine are already sounding much better than day one when I first hooked them up. Just be patient. Summary: I highly recommend this system to anyone wanting smaller speakers for a surround system. The performance of these speakers greatly, and I mean GREATLY outweighs the cost. It is money well spent because they perform like high end speakers allowing you to use the rest of your home theater budget on better equipment such as a higher grade receiver or that overly comfortable man cave couch. I would buy these again for another room without hesitation and I have already recommended this system to a good friend of mine who is currently in the process of hooking up his own new home theater system. Again, it is money not wasted….enjoy! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2014 by Steven Cole
    • Did a ton of research and read a lot of glowing reviews about this set before ordering, and I have to say I'm very impressed!
Style: Home Theatre
Did a ton of research and read a lot of glowing reviews about this set before ordering, and I have to say I'm very impressed and happy! This set replaces the 7.1 speakers which came with my Onkyo home theater in a box which you can see here: https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-SKS-HT540-Channel-Theater-Speaker/dp/B000GU78Z4?ie=UTF8&SubscriptionId=AKIAJ3NOW7JKGQLTEY4A&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000GU78Z4&linkCode=xm2&tag=cnet-api-20. My pre-HDMI, 10 year old Onkyo receiver is still doing fine, but I've never really been 100% satisfied with the speakers which were packaged with it. The Energy 5.1 Take Classic 5.1 system is AMAZING to my critical ears! The 4 small satellites are all identical, so you know the sound coming from the rear will be every bit as bright and full as the front. The Onkyo satellites, while larger, and seemingly more capable in appearance, were muddy by comparison. The Onkyo surrounds had only a single speaker, so background sounds were limited to whatever that midrange cone could muster. The center speaker contains the same driver array as the satellites, but has two forward facing ports instead of a single rear facing port like the satellites have. This allows more dynamic range pushing forward where dialog and most of your movie's sound will come from. All the Energy satellites have a clear and bright presence. Although this 5.1 system replaces a 7.1 setup, I don't miss the extra 2 rears one bit. The two Energy surround satellites have much more rear presence than the four larger Onkyo surrounds ever did. I no longer have to walk over to the surrounds to confirm they're doing anything. I'm hearing incidental music and effects from the rear I never heard before! In the beginning in Monsters Inc, where we're first brought into the company's front door, in between the characters' conversations, I can hear the unmistakable sound of the building's air conditioning system in the background! Something I never knew was there before! I have to watch all my old favorite movies and experience them all over again! The bass speaker is the real star of the show here. My living room is about 18 feet by 16 feet and opens into the dining area, which then turns a corner into the kitchen, so the Energy speakers have a lot of floor to cover and air to fill. Don't let the fact that the bass has an eight inch down firing speaker fool you. This baby rocks the entire house! It's smaller than the Onkyo bass it replaced, but never have I had such satisfying, deep tones and surprisingly full rumbles coming from my movies before getting the Energy system! Whether it's the mighty, slow-motion on screen progression of a Star Wars battleship, or the ultimate deep bass of my favorite tunes, this diminutive bass speaker is an absolute delight to have in the home. Deep, deep bass can be heard throughout my 1200 square foot home - again, something I've never had before, and something I thought would require spending 3 times or more the price. It took only a few minutes to set up the Energy speakers since I already had the room wired from the previous set. The Onkyo receiver allows me to manually tune volume for each speaker - no automatic mic system here. The Onkyo receiver's speaker calibration allows speaker settings from 1 to 12. I kept all the smaller cubes at 9 and had to lower the bass from the previous set's setting of 10 down to 9. I then had to lower the treble from 8 to 6 and kept the bass at 4. I then adjusted the Energy bass low pass filter knob between 90 and 100hz. This seemed an optimal balance between the bass and the satellites. Too much higher and vocals start sounding a little boomy. I set the Energy bass level knob to 7 (out of 12 - so I guess Onkyo isn't alone with using "12" as a maximum speaker calibration) which gives me just enough punch and boom without exaggerating the bass. If you wanted to pump this puppy up because you want to rattle the windows, go right ahead and crank it to 12! I tend to like a more balanced setting which only shows its surprising deep ends when the music or the movie calls for it. I keep the bass power on automatic. Its little blue front facing LED light stays on during use, and turns off after about 15 minutes or so of sensing no sound being sensed. I have it sitting about a foot from the left front corner of my living room. It's tucked behind the side couch's end table, so I'm not bothered by the blue light (as some have complained here). I would absolutely recommend the Energy 5.1 Take Classic system to anyone with a receiver and critical ear. Your music will finally satisfy you and your movies will surprise you. Take the time to adjust the setup correctly. There is some crucial knob turning on the bass module to balance with whatever settings your receiver allows. You'll be getting up and down from your couch quite a few times during the first few days to make slight adjustments - this is to be expected with any new system, but the rewards are definitely there. Energy's manual recommends a break-in period where they suggest playing wide dynamic music at normal listening levels throughout the first 50 hours. While I understand the need (speakers are moving objects whose glue, mounts, and foam will change their shape, and thus their sound, somewhat as they loosen up after first being used), I would say you'd be fine just playing them as often as you can in the first few days. If you have a very critical ear, you may find the need to make a few more adjustments during and after the break-in period completes. Again, this is normal. I could not be happier with my purchase, and highly recommend this speaker system to anyone with a love for excellent sound. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2016 by Jeff
    • Enjoy it for what it is and you'll be satisfied.
Style: Home Theatre
I've had this set up for over a year now and this will be my impression on it. When i first received it, one of the tabs on the grill was broken on one of the satellites. It wasn't a big issue for me because the rest of them still work. Wish it was perfect, but its not a perfect world, i can live with it. Hence the "4 star" only. After setting it all up with my receiver and turned it on for the first time, my first initial thought was, "It's flat." The sound was very flat out of the box, i know there's a break in period so i wasn't too concerned. The bass was ok. Cant say much about it besides it being a little muddy. Slowly throughout the months of breaking it in and just listening to it casually, i noticed that its starting to sound a little more crispier and cleaner. So i knew its starting to get to where it should. Fast forward one year. I now have broken in the speakers considerably and will now give my "1 year" experience with it. Not an audiophile and only stating from what i experience. I'm only reviewing these speakers as a "regular" person who has a system. So please take that into consideration. Also note that im using average receiver and wires only. So it may even sound better on higher end model receivers. Receiver - Denon S510BT with 16 AWG wires from amazon. Music- I listen to a lot of electronic, hip hop, and pop. After a year of usage, i think that the speakers are well worth the price i paid for $299. I really like the sound it gives out. I think its a nice even tone all around, in a good way, not flat. You can definitely hear the trebles and mids clearly but not over powering. The bass is "boomy" or "rumbly" but not tight. When songs with deep bass comes on, it tends to lack power a bit. The bass is there, but not satisfying. Example of a song with bass would be "The Weekend - The Hills." When his bass hits, you can hear it but you cant feel it. Overall for music, i think the satellites are great for the price. It'll rock a room clearly and cleanly but i wished the sub could be tighter. Overall in music, its really enjoyable and will be surprised at how great it'll sound once broken into. Movie - I watch all sorts of movies, and one thing i notice about this set up is that it leans more towards a mid range frequency. When there's dialogue, i feel like there's a bit too much mid going on. Their voices don't really sound crisp, its almost like the mids have been turned up a bit. To some, its a good thing, because mids will bring in a nice warm front so you can hear the vocals more clearly, but i would like a tad less mid and a bit more treble for the dialogues. Or it could just be how they wanted the center channel to sound like, i dont know. The 4 sats sounds really nice and clean when watching glass shatter. You can pin pont which direction things are coming from and you can hear the different sounds its trying to produce for a submissive watching experience. In the "Book of Eli," where Gary Oldman confronts Denzel outside the bar and they have a standoff, the gunshots were very punchy, clean, and tight thanks to the bass. Speaking of bass, the bass seems to stand out so much better in movies then it did in music. It does its job really well and i cannot complain about it. It fills in when needed and does not disturb you of its location. Overall for movies, i think this is where this set up shines the most. Conclusion - I love listening to music with this set up, but not as much as i do watching movies with them. Its almost like you have a totally different set of speakers when watching movies compared to listening to music. Not to say that listening to music on these aren't great, they're fantastic on music too, but since im just an "average" guy and cant really tell when it comes to music, all i can say in terms of music is that not one thing is overpowering the other. So in my book, i think its a well respected speaker. I am truly satisfied with this set up and do not regret my purchase. I hope that my average user review will help you on your decision making process. Goodluck. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016 by Weapon X
    • This 5.1 system is like a day spa for your ears
Style: Home Theatre
It has been a long time since I have been inspired enough to actually sit down a write an Amazon review for anything and I feel like I spend half of my life buying stuff on here. Also seems kind of pointless to chime in when there are 800+ essentially glowing reviews. But this system is just that good. I am compelled to write this review by the silky smooth buttery warmth that emanates from these bad boys. I am not gonna sit here and list some silly amount of gear that I have owned or systems that I have heard. I have been a DJ for 12+ years and am obsessed with audio technology, whether it's speakers or headphones or receivers or DJ gear. I'm not a rich man so I am always on the lookout for the best bang for your buck. I had this Energy 5.1 system sitting in my "Saved for Later" bin for about 5 years, no joke. That's when I first read the review and was intrigued and as I have monitored, they still have not lost CNET's recommendation as the best budget sound system that was first given in 2009 and the positive reviews are still pouring in here at Amazon and elsewhere. Decided to take the plunge on a Samsung 4K TV with some Best Buy financing and that led me to replace my ancient Onkyo with a Yamaha RX-V675. All of a sudden my Tannoy bookshelf speakers I've had since 1998 lost a bit of their sheen knowing what kind of power I was sitting on with the new Yamaha. So, as one thing tends to lead to another with audio gear purchases, I waited until I saw another of the seemingly regular $299 price drops on the Take Classic (down from $399) and decided to take the plunge. Like a good Amazon fanboy, I went ahead and got the RCA 16 gauge speaker wire and whatever mounting system Amazon says are "frequently bought" with this system. So, if you've made it this far, $350 Yamaha receiver + $300 Take Classic system = $650 that sounds like $5,000. And this is without a proper subwoofer cable (in the mail, using a janky RCA in the meantime), no YPAO mic calibration (accidentally tossed it with the box) and only a few hours of break in. As soon as I played a song with all of the settings on the receiver punched in correctly, my jaw (and those of three friends who were there who helped me install, more on that later) hit the floor. We were all stunned. I never knew music could sound so good. A little background on my listening environment: I live in an old 1920s Los Angeles hotel that has been converted into apartments. I have 9 foot ceilings and concrete walls in a living room that is about 12 x 18 feet. My couch is up against the short wall with the TV opposite so no way to put the surround satellites behind. I remembered a friend with a Polk 5.1 system who had mounted them in the upper corners of his living room and it sounded phenomenal so I decided to go the same route, angling the fronts down and toward the couch pretty much at 45 degrees in the corner. The rear satellites I mounted probably more at 70 degrees toward the couch so they have that rear channel position but still are angled enough toward the rest of the room to compliment the fronts when listening to music. The center channel is mounted at the same height...but in the center (duh). I measured 4 inches out from the wall on all them before drilling in the mounts to give the speakers some breathing room as others have suggested. About the mounting: the VideoSecu Universal Satellite Speaker Mounts / Brackets for Walls and Ceilings are the one thing I would take back in this whole setup. They don't mount completely flush with the speaker (despite some reviewers saying so), they're plastic and they do not come with the alligator wall brackets they claim to in the instructions. I had to hit Home Depot to get some for a dry wall ceiling. I can verify that the 5/16" drill bit they say to use is the correct size, so make sure you get brackets sized for that bit if you go this route. All things considered, they're fine, they seem like they will hold. In hindsight, I maybe would have sprung a little more for something else, but this really isn't the point of the review. What you absolutely must do is mount your speakers in this fashion if you are able to. There is a reason why clubs do it this way: so that people are IN the sound instead of jockeying to find a sweet spot. The way that this system fills the room with such superbly warm sound is something that anyone who enjoys music or movies needs to hear. It's one of those transcendental "wow I have never heard this song sound like THIS" experiences. I know the Yamaha receivers have a great reputation for surround sound processing so this may be contributing, but we just sat there picking different favorite songs of ours from all genres and listening in awe with big goofy smiles on our faces. In Pusherman by Curtis Mayfield for example, the percussion was crisp and clear out the back channels while the guitar was sparkling from the fronts. The bassline...THAT bassline sounded so fresh and so clean. Played a few tracks off of Puffy's (criminally under-appreciated) Last Train to Paris album as I know the mastering is top notch on that one and it sounded fantastic. Then went for what is my de facto audition album of late for anything that reproduces audio: DARKSIDE. Listening to the songs "Heart" and "Paper Trails" was sublime. If you haven't heard these guys (they only put out one album) and you're looking for what Pink Floyd would sound like if they were a band now, do yourself a favor. The mastering is impeccable and the Take Classics did not disappoint. I then threw on the end of the Portland/Golden State game to get a feel for sports and both the surround stage in the arena and the announcers were both pronounced without interfering with each other. Then went for Pacific Rim on Netflix and the opening fight scene really had nice spatial depth to it. People weren't kidding: this system really does handle movies and music equally well. I have read that this is an impressive feat for a 5.1 satellite system. I've never been disappointed by others that I have heard, but I have never been blown away as I was by the Take Classic. So there you have it, a review 5 years in the making. It was worth the wait. If you're a normal Joe with a normal sized living room and you like knowing you're getting the best sound that $300 (and probably $1500 or $2000) could buy, don't think about it anymore. I can't recommend these paired with the Yamaha RX-V675 enough, although it sounds like they have been doing any receiver with enough discrete wattage justice for years now. I had my Tannoy/Onkyo combo for a solid 10 years, pretty sure I'll have this one for at least that long. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2015 by Christopher Nelson
    • Very good speakers
Style: Home Theatre
I have been researching for a 5.1 or 7.1 home theater speaker system for over a year ago. After reviewing online resources/forums for hrs and hrs, I finally decided to buy this handy 5.1 speaker set. Now, I have been using these nearly for a month. This is why I like these speakers. note that I am using a Pioneer VSX 1020-k AVR. My TV is Sony 46" LED NX711. - Excellent sound quality. For 400 bucks, you will be amazed once you hear these. The only thing I am not really being able to hear is the mid frequencies. They are good but I felt I should hear more mids. Again, I am pretty sure; I have not fully explored the pre set EQ options yet. I was watching American idol recently and I felt I did not hear the voices as I expected. Anyone who has seen this or who has any suggestions, so I can experience this better. - Reasonable price (I bought this from Amazon for 399 USD. There are many expensive speakers out there in the market but when you compare the cost and the quality; to me they are not worth. - Good size satellite speakers. These are not as small as the Energy RC micro speakers. But I was not really looking for really small speakers either. So this satisfied my sizing needs - Elegant finishing. They are glossy. Have a nice look. - Easy to mount on the wall. All I did was bought a pack of hooks for <1$ from the local LOWS store. That is it; all my 5 speakers including the front center speaker are hanging nicely on my walls. So, the above explain what I experienced. But I thought I will share some info I read online related to this set up and its technologies - This subwoofer is 8 inches in diameter. As far as I heard, 8" is a good size in order to generate good low frequencies at home. This system can generate as low as 33 Hz as far as I rem. That is good enough for a home theater. - There are no gaps between the frequencies that are supported by these 6 speakers. I know some speaker sets does not have a continuation of frequencies from lowem30-40Hz up to 20 Hz. Basically, you are not going to hear some ranges of frequencies - so in other words, you lose some sound when watching :D. Other factors. - These speakers have avg 4+ user reviews from nearly 100 reviews. For me that is a good factor for me to buy these. - Customer support for ENGERY. I had a good experience. I called them few times to get some questions answered; they were friendly, very polite and explained what I asked. Also note that this system (Take Classic) is no longer in production but they were not hesitant to give me info I asked. My sincere thanks to folks those who spend their valuable time on sharing their experience in the internet. Those really help ppl to buy good equipments. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2011 by Dish_K
    • Phenomenal upgrade from Onkyo HT-R390
Style: Home Theatre
I just want to preface this by saying that I am by no means an expert in the audio field. I have been learning what many audio writers mean by a "balanced" sound as opposed to something overly bassy or lacking bass. With that out of the way, let's get on to the review. Quick Review: These speakers are absolutely amazing. The combination of value, size and sound merge for a truly amazing set of speakers. Detailed Review: Sound quality (The truly important part of this review): Unbelievable. That is the best way to describe it. I don't believe I've even reached the break-in point on these speakers, yet I am continually astounded by the clarity, definition and overall oomph that these speakers deliver. It is truly a joy to experience these speakers and their willingness to tackle every sound I throw at them. Movies sound great and the dialog is always audible from the center channel. Gaming is more of the same. The bass is absolutely incredible but it never dominates the sound. It is always supplemental and it only really booms when the onscreen action calls for it. The Speakers: The speakers themselves have a very sleek glossy black finish. It seems to be a bit "tougher" than other glossy finishes as it is not necessarily prone to fingerprints. They don't seem to attract too much dust, either. However, if you do get the occasional fingerprint or bit of dust, you can clean them without worrying about scratching the surface. Each satellite also comes with a removable speaker grille. As far as connectivity is concerned, you have the option for banana clips as well as bare wire. I believe more options are supported, but I went with the banana clips and I've had no problems. Note: The subwoofer is quite sturdy and has a few inputs on its rear. Just take extra care when removing it from the packaging and when placing it in your room. Setup: Setup is very simple. Get yourself some nice speaker wire, like: AmazonBasics 16-gauge Speaker Wire - 100 Feet to ensure optimal sound quality. I also purchased: Monoprice 109436 High-Quality Copper Speaker Banana Plugs - 5-Pair, Closed Screw Type for the simplest and most secure connection. The positive and negative inputs are color coded on the speakers, red and black respectively, I believe. It's a very simple process. The subwoofer has a bevy of its own inputs. Note: The included subwoofer is a "powered" subwoofer, meaning it requires its own power connection and cannot be powered by your receiver. Make sure the receiver you have has a dedicated subwoofer input. I went with a Sony STR-DN840 7.2 Channel 1050-Watt A/V Receiver for my receiver as it supports up to 7.2 channels of pure bliss. Also note that you need not pay more than about $20 for a dedicated subwoofer cable. You should only pay that much for the length; any standard RCA male-to-male cable will work for the subwoofer's connection to the receiver. Packaging: The speakers arrive in a standard sized box (for a HTIB) and are adequately packaged. Hard styrofoam covers the innards of the box as well as completely covers each satellite speaker. The subwoofer is set underneath the satellites and it is very snug as it too is surrounded by hard styrofoam as well as covered in a very nice cloth. My set had no signs of wear and everything has been working flawlessly right out of the box. Overall, I could not be happier with these speakers. I did a lot of research on these speakers before I purchased them and I can attest that the reviews were spot-on. These are an incredible value for the quality of sound they can produce. I HIGHLY recommend them. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2014 by Michael Napolitano
    • These things rock!
Style: Home Theatre
So I'm new to the whole home theater realm, but I have plenty of experience in film and sound (graduated in film) and these things are excellent for the money and size. The speakers and crisp, clear, clean and LOUD if needed- I don't hear any feedback at all from them (other than what I should be hearing). My wife and I are enjoying movies like we've never experienced them before as we're hearing things we never have, even in the theaters. Every sound is emphasized and nothing gets lost in the background. Finally, all my blu rays are getting the attention they deserve. I've had an HDTV for years, but the key to a great home theater system is truly the sound- and these live up to the hype. Some reviews have complained about the bass, others have raved about it. I'm going to side with those that rave about it. I have a 17' by 13' room and it fills the entire room, cleanly and powerfully. I recently watched Tron: Legacy which is very bass heavy and had to turn the bass down (it was only halfway up) because of how much I was getting from it... but it never fizzled, sputtered or dropped out. It BOOMED and shook in all the right ways! I want to watch it again now... just for kicks and giggles. Funny thing is, I had never heard of Energy before. I did TONS of research before spending the money on these (it may not be a lot for those of you that get way into theater systems, but for me this was a big investment) and I wasn't sure how I felt about the simplistic look of the speakers or the 80's feel of the logo (because I'm weird like that)... but I took the plunge based on the positive reviews ALL over the web sites and various forums. I'm about 20 hours in and they are amazing. I have been excited to review these since the moment I plugged them in and listened and I still feel like I'm failing in explaining my happiness. SIDE NOTE: The company suggests 50 hours of use to break them in before they really shine. Like I said I'm only 20 in and I'm thrilled... and YES, they have gotten better already. Can't wait for that 50 hour mark... and the 5000 hour mark too. (Edit: I have now had months of extensive testing with these bad boys. These things are still the very best in my opinion. My brother has spent so much more on other speaker systems for his house, and I personally feel like mine still sound better. I don't know if it's just my imagination or what, but they do seem to sound even better than when I reviewed these the first time around. The train wreck scene in Super 8 blew me away and I have played many games on this where the character to my side will be talking and it freaked me out because it sounded like someone else was in the room sitting next to me. I will never trade up... Love 'em!!) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2013 by Avid Amazonian

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