FS:Energy Take Classic 5.1 Home Theatre Speaker System - Black. 599.99$

[shiny]

Futureshop has this set for 599.99. Quite many good reviews on this set.
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10095518&catid=14700&logon=&langid=EN

[onebadmofo]

Best speaker deal I've seen was the KEF deal at NCIX last Saturday. http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24974&vpn=SP3379AC%20&manufacture=KEF%20Canada

$568 regular $1500. Got a pair. Had the intention of advertising them on here but the very next day the sale had ended.

lol suffice to say this comment helps no one.

[gmark2000]

Nice set of HT speakers for those starting out or upgrading from their Logitech computer set-ups.

[hotgo]

Been watching these and the Polk RM10FS... missed the $349 sale on the Polks most recently... Is $599 the "normal" sale price? Or would waiting get me a better deal? I don't need them quite yet... want to get a whole new set over the next couple of months (TV+AVR+Speakers)

Thanks!

[Avignon]

Been watching these and the Polk RM10FS... missed the $349 sale on the Polks most recently...
Thanks!

The Polks have settled in at $349, apparently the new regular price:


http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10093376&catid=&test%5Fcookie=1

[pham12h]

bang for buck, the rm10fs wins.. not that these energy are bad, i've seen lots of great reviews on them, but it is still a little less than double the cost of the polks.

those few hundred extra bucks can be invested into a high quality amp vs a mediocre one.. unless you are a millionaire and don't care about price to value ratio.

[Bazooka Joe]

I've had a set of these for 4 months or so. I'm no audiophile, so can't get into specifics and my opinion means little, but so far I've been very happy with this set of speakers. Nice crisp sound out of the speakers, the sub was a little boomy until I got the location right.

[hotgo]

I've had a set of these for 4 months or so. I'm no audiophile, so can't get into specifics and my opinion means little, but so far I've been very happy with this set of speakers. Nice crisp sound out of the speakers, the sub was a little boomy until I got the location right.

Are you referring to the Energy or Polk set?

[Bazooka Joe]

Are you referring to the Energy or Polk set?

Sorry, should have been more clear. I have the Energy set that the OP refers to.

[hotgo]

Sorry, should have been more clear. I have the Energy set that the OP refers to.

Thanks. Still tossed up about which one to get... Time to get some sleep and figure it out tomorrow...

[PCDawg]

Very good budget speakers with a decent amp. Will provide nice crisp sounds with no crackles or distortion even when the volume is jacked up. The sub is on the smaller side but does provide some ummmph. Though it doesnt really hit the lower frequencies it does a decent job.

I ahve the older Take 5 model which is the same set as these and they still sound great. They are small bookshelf sized but dont sound the part. Definately much better than Bose and better than the speakers from the THIB packages.

SOme reviews ....
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/energy-loudspeakers/take-5-/PRD_119515_1594crx.aspx

http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-loudspeakers/speaker-systems/energy-take-5-home-theater-speaker-system.html

[AMD]

I haven't tried these speakers, but I have bought the RM10FS when they had the friends and family sale (20% off) so around 279.99$ and they sound amazing, even at high volume.

So I don't know if these Energy are really worth the double...

[Get-Me]

Price now is $899.99

[pham12h]

how are the energy takes with music filling a room?

the polks limitation is that you would need separate tower speakers for house party kind of music.. the rm10fs is super for movies, but lacks the bottom/mid to fill a house with loud music (have to get into the sweet spot if u wanna listen)..which is why I bought separate towers and turned the rm10fs 5.1 into 7.1 :P

[PCDawg]

how are the energy takes with music filling a room?

the polks limitation is that you would need separate tower speakers for house party kind of music.. the rm10fs is super for movies, but lacks the bottom/mid to fill a house with loud music (have to get into the sweet spot if u wanna listen)..which is why I bought separate towers and turned the rm10fs 5.1 into 7.1 :P

Since these speakers are bookshelf speakers. They are more for small to medium sized rooms. TO fill a house, you definately need towers. The bass is strong as you can hear it if its placed in the first floor from the 2nd floor of a house.

The reason i got these speakers is that in such a small package, they provide very good clean sound. Easy to mount on walls and are not large at all.

If the price is back to 899, that is a bit pricey and I rather get a set of SVS 5.1 spaekers. which go for $1500 or so. They will kill alot of speakers out there.

[gohtor]

I have the original 5.1 series. has a long positive review history. looks like it's no different with the classic. These (non-classic) have been in the market for over 10 years i think. (not like bookself speakers have evolved much imho). Just be careful not to crank these speakers too loud because the speakers weren't designed to handle the overdrive.

a review from 1997
hxxp://www.avrev.com/home-theater-loudspeakers/speaker-systems/energy-take-5-home-theater-speaker-system.html

and some pics from an old bsf showing the front and back. notice there's not much difference.
hxxp://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/93940-energy_take_5__fronts_with_stands__center_and_es8_ sub/

[Atom Bomb]

I got these with a Denon AVR-788 back in April and am LOVING IT! Once you tweak the receiver, you are gold. BTW, I paid $849 back in April for everything, speakers and receiver. Just do a little haggling at Futureshop and you can probably get a better deal now.

[shiny]

Between this set and Klipsch quintet II, which one is better?

[hotgo]

I ended up getting the RM10FS... hopefully I made the right decision...

[scoobydoo]

I got these with a Denon AVR-788 back in April and am LOVING IT! Once you tweak the receiver, you are gold. BTW, I paid $849 back in April for everything, speakers and receiver. Just do a little haggling at Futureshop and you can probably get a better deal now.

Tweak the reciever? Give it cocaine?

[gordholio]

Best speaker deal I've seen was the KEF deal at NCIX last Saturday. http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24974&vpn=SP3379AC%20&manufacture=KEF%20Canada

$568 regular $1500. Got a pair. Had the intention of advertising them on here but the very next day the sale had ended.

lol suffice to say this comment helps no one.

I got those speakers a year ago when I inherited some money. They are just excellent speakers! Really good bass and clear highs. I paid $619 for them.