Original Price: $349.99 You Save: $170.00 Newegg Price: $179.99 Coupon Code = ENERGY713 Final Price = $150 Shipped
Take Classic is a no-compromise collection of high-tech components—4 satellites and center channel—with all our best stuff packed inside great looking high-gloss black cabinets. Packaged 5 pack home theater system Compact speakers look great with contemporary flat panels High-gloss black finish has high-tech look 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.
We picked the best of Energy’s technologies, so Take Classic can fill your room with hair-rising effects and theater-like sound: hyperbolic aluminum dome tweeters for screaming highs, and convergent Source Modules for clear, crisp dialogue. Keyhole slots, threaded inserts and rubber bumpers let you choose how and where to place your speakers.
Take Classic components were developed with Energy’s principles in mind:
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. Specifications: Frequency Response Sat: 115Hz-20KHz; Center: 110Hz-20KHz Power Handling 100 Watts Recommended Amplifier Power 20 - 100 Watts RMS (Continuous) Impedance 8-ohm compatible Tweeter ¾-inch (19 mm) Hyperbolic™ aluminum-dome Woofer 3-inch poly-titanium Sensitivity (2 speakers in a typical room) 89dB Crossover Point 2.9 kHz Overall Dimensions (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 Weight Sat: 4 x 2.9 lbs; Center: 3.2 lbs
Energy makes great speakers. I have been using their C-9 speakers for about 6 years and am very happy. My friends dad bought these at costco last time they graced the pages of fatwallet. He thanks me every time I see him.
Best price I have seen for the speakers alone, though. Great if you already have a sub, or want to go 7.1 + 2 zone 2 satellites.
p.s. nice avatar. hook 'em
Turtleman
Broke Member
posted: Jul. 6, 2009 @ 5:00p
This system blows away everything else I have heard in its class, especially when you consider price. If you are planning on spending around $500 on a satellite speaker system, you have to consider the Energy Take Classic system. As is the case with any satellite system incorporating small speakers and a compact subwoofer, you will not get a monstrous soundstage that shakes the walls of your house and is capable of handling reference levels when watching action flicks. But for most movies and especially music, this system will outperform most comparable options on the market.
The typical Home Theater in a Box system offered at the big box stores will set you back between $500 - $1000. With that you generally get a combo receiver/DVD player, a powered sub, and 5 crummy (typically plastic) speakers. Let me suggest that you could spend $1000 on a system anchored by the (MSRP) $599 Energy Take Classic speaker system and come out MUCH better. Add an entry level receiver from Yamaha, Denon, Onkyo or Pioneer and a $99 DVD player, and you will be in business - and much happier with the results.
Energy is known for manufacturing quality loudspeakers, and the Take Classic speaker system is no exception. The real surprise here is the pricing. It is priced right and packed with value that raises the bar for the competition.
Turtleman said: This system blows away everything else I have heard in its class, especially when you consider price. If you are planning on spending around $500 on a satellite speaker system, you have to consider the Energy Take Classic system. As is the case with any satellite system incorporating small speakers and a compact subwoofer, you will not get a monstrous soundstage that shakes the walls of your house and is capable of handling reference levels when watching action flicks. But for most movies and especially music, this system will outperform most comparable options on the market.
The typical Home Theater in a Box system offered at the big box stores will set you back between $500 - $1000. With that you generally get a combo receiver/DVD player, a powered sub, and 5 crummy (typically plastic) speakers. Let me suggest that you could spend $1000 on a system anchored by the (MSRP) $599 Energy Take Classic speaker system and come out MUCH better. Add an entry level receiver from Yamaha, Denon, Onkyo or Pioneer and a $99 DVD player, and you will be in business - and much happier with the results.
Energy is known for manufacturing quality loudspeakers, and the Take Classic speaker system is no exception. The real surprise here is the pricing. It is priced right and packed with value that raises the bar for the competition.
This is a fantastic deal! I bought the set with the sub (take 5 classic) around xmas for $400fsss. The sub is nothing to write home about, so take the $250 you're saving and buy a kickass velodyne or polk or something. Dang, if I had only waited 6 months...
lawhing
Ancient Member
posted: Jul. 6, 2009 @ 6:41p
For the price of the speakers, they are really good. I remember when i bought them for $200 straight from the dealer about 4 months ago. They work great!
Yeah 5 channel really does not work unless you add a sub to turn it into 5.1. Otherwise you are better off buying a mid-to-high end 2.1 or 4.1 for about the same price with obviously better sound quality.
theboogeyman said: Would you audiophiles recommend getting a Energy subwoofer as well or any quality brand would be fine?
With subs you don't really need to worry about matching the tonal qualities like you do with speakers. With that said any good quality brand would be fine.
This Velodyne would work very nicely with this set up. Velodyne sub
I'm no audiophile but I would suggest that you get an entry level sub from sub specialists like SVS, HSU, etc so when you want to move up from these speakers to something bigger you can keep the sub. Just my 2 cents.
theboogeyman said: Would you audiophiles recommend getting a Energy subwoofer as well or any quality brand would be fine?
theboogeyman said: Would you audiophiles recommend getting a Energy subwoofer as well or any quality brand would be fine? No, no need to get a subwoofer from the same manufacturer. Even for rears you can use another brand BUT for fronts and center, you should match them.
IMO, There is ONE sub that I would buy for HT (I say for HT because for music it is REL), and that is HSU Research. I have not heard anything better and trust me I have heard a lot I know I know they are little pricey but they are better than most out there, including Velodyne which I think another great subwoofer maker. Btw, like everybody says I am NOT affiliated, etc. with HSU...
Parts Express is clearing out the 8" HSU sub at $99 with free shipping. You can definitely do better, but that sub will match up well enough and you can't beat the price.
Overall, I think these are fine speakers for HT use but am not particularly fond of using satellites with such small woofers. To my ears the 3" size can't get down low enough to avoid pushing your sub crossover up. So with such small sats I end up feeling a compromise between lacking 100Hz reproduction or being able to locate the sub. Not a big deal if you run subs up front or don't mind the dip, but there are sacrifices to made using such a small satellite.
Having said that, these are nice for the price if you are ok with the compromise.
SamuX
Broke Member
posted: Jul. 6, 2009 @ 8:00p
I bought this a month ago from Amazon for 180 and the Onkyo SR607 for 425. So far I really like it and 150 is a very good price for this system. I bought the The Speaker Company subwoofer for 150 from their website. [http://www.TheSpeakerCompany.com/ASW-10-10-Subwoofer-P62.aspx] I'm no audiophile but would like to get more sound from this system by adding two floor standing speakers to make this a 7.1 setup. Does anyone have any recommendations?
FranksandBeans said: Parts Express is clearing out the 8" HSU sub at $99 with free shipping. You can definitely do better, but that sub will match up well enough and you can't beat the price.
Overall, I think these are fine speakers for HT use but am not particularly fond of using satellites with such small woofers. To my ears the 3" size can't get down low enough to avoid pushing your sub crossover up. So with such small sats I end up feeling a compromise between lacking 100Hz reproduction or being able to locate the sub. Not a big deal if you run subs up front or don't mind the dip, but there are sacrifices to made using such a small satellite.
Having said that, these are nice for the price if you are ok with the compromise.
Is that HSU or Dayton or HSU making them for Dayton? If it is made by HSU and for $99, it is a steal. I particularly love their VTF-2 subs! For the money, I see no better.
Cyfun said: Hmm, no receiver, and I've never heard of the brand. Unless you can provide some reviews, this is prolly gonna see red.I can only grant you benefit of doubt based on an element of sarcasm in your post that I fail to see.
I saw Energy sub in Costco for 129.99, not sure good or bad price but thought if someone wants to evaluate one option.
FaastEddie
New Member
posted: Jul. 6, 2009 @ 8:57p
This is a bargain at this price.
Turtleman
Broke Member
posted: Jul. 6, 2009 @ 9:10p
Don't buy any SUB... again don't buy any sub just because it is a sub..
SD said: The bottom end on these speakers is around 115hz. DO NOT BUY THESE if:
1- The sub you plan to use these with has a high-pass filter that rolls off under that point, or if your sub doesn't have a top end to match these speakers' low end.
2- You plan to use these with a HT receiver that doesn't have an appropriate crossover to match. Some receivers, esp. some cheaper ones, have a fixed 80hz crossover or have selectable crossover freq's that stop at 100hz.
You will be left with a nice hole in your response curve if either of these apply to you. The Take 5's sound GREAT but only when paired with appropriate gear.
If you're going to get the S8.3 for $150, you might as well buy the bundle on Vann's site (5.0 + S8.3) for $299 shipped. S10.3 from vann's ($200) + take Classics is the way I'd go, for $350 for most people (except CA where tax is an issue).
Cyfun said: Hmm, no receiver, and I've never heard of the brand. Unless you can provide some reviews, this is prolly gonna see red.
hey, genius, have you heard of Klipsch? Guess who bought out Energy? Bingo. Good luck getting a receiver that will do anything decent for $150 by itself. There are only countless reviews on AVSForum about how this is the best entry level home theater system you can get. I just bought a couple of rc-10s and rc-minis this past week and combined it with the s10.3 sub. the sub is huge. the s8.3 would probably do fine with this 5 piece.
CELO said: IMO, There is ONE sub that I would buy for HT (I say for HT because for music it is REL), and that is HSU Research. I have not heard anything better and trust me I have heard a lot I know I know they are little pricey but they are better than most out there, including Velodyne which I think another great subwoofer maker. Btw, like everybody says I am NOT affiliated, etc. with HSU...There are *SEVERAL* subwoofers I would consider before I would even look at a HSU. HSU is a pioneer, I'll give them credit where it's due. And they offer awesome customer service, that's undeniable. But lately they've been doing things that raise people's eyebrows. Google "HSU Turbo" and "MBM-12". I think they are trying too hard and lost focus of their core product. For me, not in any particular order, I would consider Epik, SVS, Elemental Design, and AV123 first as these offer superior performance/price. Let me add that HSU subwoofers are a part of this high performance group, just near the bottom of this group IMO. They are still significantly better than the next tier down, like Velodyne, Definitive, or REL.
IMO, a good subwoofer should just be a good subwoofer, not just good for home theater or music. We often hear such description because a subwoofer is crippled in a way that makes it better for one application over the other. For example, a loud ported sub with poor bass performance may get passed off as a good HT subwoofer, and a sealed sub with poor low bass extension but good bass performance may be called a good music subwoofer. To me, both of these are just compromises in design that has been chosen. A truely good subwoofer would not have such limitations. That said, I don't think a HSU subwooer would have any issues reproducing music compared to a REL, which I find to be a rather dry bunch of subwoofers.
I wanted to add to this thread that if anyone is looking to stay within the same price range as these speakers, my local Costco stores sells a Energy Take Classic subwoofer for something like $130 or less. Won't knock your socks off, but will round out the bottom end nicely, at lest getting you to the 40-50Hz region solidly. Good luck.
mrredskin said: Cyfun said: Hmm, no receiver, and I've never heard of the brand. Unless you can provide some reviews, this is prolly gonna see red.
hey, genius, have you heard of Klipsch? Guess who bought out Energy? Bingo. Good luck getting a receiver that will do anything decent for $150 by itself. There are only countless reviews on AVSForum about how this is the best entry level home theater system you can get. I just bought a couple of rc-10s and rc-minis this past week and combined it with the s10.3 sub. the sub is huge. the s8.3 would probably do fine with this 5 piece.Klipsch bought out Energy? Oh gawd, this is going to be like when Huffy bought Schwinn and GT... Sadness.
MaxRC said: mrredskin said: Cyfun said: Hmm, no receiver, and I've never heard of the brand. Unless you can provide some reviews, this is prolly gonna see red.
hey, genius, have you heard of Klipsch? Guess who bought out Energy? Bingo. Good luck getting a receiver that will do anything decent for $150 by itself. There are only countless reviews on AVSForum about how this is the best entry level home theater system you can get. I just bought a couple of rc-10s and rc-minis this past week and combined it with the s10.3 sub. the sub is huge. the s8.3 would probably do fine with this 5 piece.Klipsch bought out Energy? Oh gawd, this is going to be like when Huffy bought Schwinn and GT... Sadness.
happened a few years ago. i know that Energy is discontinuing the RC mini series. as well as another series or two. not sure if the whole brand is being phased out now or not. i do know that the speakers i just got are built great and look amazing. just waiting for my pioneer 1019 to finally come in stock and ship so i can actually use the things
Cyfun said: Hmm, no receiver, and I've never heard of the brand. Unless you can provide some reviews, this is prolly gonna see red.
#1: Rarely is it a good idea to buy a speaker/receiver bundle unless you just want something dirt cheap. Buy your speakers based on the quality of the speakers, buy your receivers based on the quality of the receiver.
#2: Energy is a great brand. Don't take this the wrong way, but if you've never heard of them, I doubt you're very educated in modern speakers. Read the reviews and listen to opinions in this thread. I'd take Energy's over most of your big name/big box store brands (Polk, Bose, etc) anyday.
Is that HSU or Dayton or HSU making them for Dayton? If it is made by HSU and for $99, it is a steal. I particularly love their VTF-2 subs! For the money, I see no better.
It's a HSU design made by the cheapest bidder. The build quality and support is not the same as a true HSU. Having said that, PE is a great company (support) and for $99 to your door, the sub is a fine buy, so long as you have realistic expectations for a $100 delivered 8" sub.
MaxRC said: CELO said: IMO, There is ONE sub that I would buy for HT (I say for HT because for music it is REL), and that is HSU Research. I have not heard anything better and trust me I have heard a lot I know I know they are little pricey but they are better than most out there, including Velodyne which I think another great subwoofer maker. Btw, like everybody says I am NOT affiliated, etc. with HSU...There are *SEVERAL* subwoofers I would consider before I would even look at a HSU. HSU is a pioneer, I'll give them credit where it's due. And they offer awesome customer service, that's undeniable. But lately they've been doing things that raise people's eyebrows. Google "HSU Turbo" and "MBM-12". I think they are trying too hard and lost focus of their core product. For me, not in any particular order, I would consider Epik, SVS, Elemental Design, and AV123 first as these offer superior performance/price. Let me add that HSU subwoofers are a part of this high performance group, just near the bottom of this group IMO. They are still significantly better than the next tier down, like Velodyne, Definitive, or REL.
IMO, a good subwoofer should just be a good subwoofer, not just good for home theater or music. We often hear such description because a subwoofer is crippled in a way that makes it better for one application over the other. For example, a loud ported sub with poor bass performance may get passed off as a good HT subwoofer, and a sealed sub with poor low bass extension but good bass performance may be called a good music subwoofer. To me, both of these are just compromises in design that has been chosen. A truely good subwoofer would not have such limitations. That said, I don't think a HSU subwooer would have any issues reproducing music compared to a REL, which I find to be a rather dry bunch of subwoofers.
I wanted to add to this thread that if anyone is looking to stay within the same price range as these speakers, my local Costco stores sells a Energy Take Classic subwoofer for something like $130 or less. Won't knock your socks off, but will round out the bottom end nicely, at lest getting you to the 40-50Hz region solidly. Good luck.
eD is internet hype. there...i said it. they made a good performer that after time is showing it's QC issues. and they are ugly as sin and cheaply made.
they shouldn't even be listed in the same category as the SVS, HSU, Epik and even av123.
Deal appears over...$20 more than the original post. CA tax would make it $184 for me. Are these the same model that came out in the 90's? Has anything changed with them?
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