Energy Owners Thread - Page 7

Originally Posted by kwtoxman

The C-3's aren't bad, because they will all match (i.e, better than the athena/energy combo), but the C-C3 with it's dual driver design and hyperbolic tweeter is a better centre channel speaker because it will have better dispersion and off-axis listening. One person said something interesting to me last week on the identical l/c/r speaker concept (I had similar thoughts).... "there is a reason these companies design specific centre channel speakers"..... centre channels are designed for "flat response over a very wide horizontal plane, and drastically improved wide and constant dispersion". Just look at the driver positioning.

Originally Posted by starcycle

that's what i always thought too, kwtoxman, until i found this site and saw so many people recommending 3 bookshelves across the front as close to the "ideal." that's why i was surprised to see people saying it wasn't a good idea with the C-3s.

anyway, congratulations on the veritases. it looks like i was too late on the c-c3 anyway. :P i might just pick up a c-c1 for now until i can find a c-c3 to upgrade to later. AA let me cancel the B1.2s -- great place, super nice folks i was dealing with. i think i found some C-1s at a good price, too, so everything is finally starting to come together. i can't wait to hear these energies.

Originally Posted by soundlovr

I also can't imagine someone with normal hearing saying that the soundstage is limited and the mid-bass is thin. I listen and I hear those as strengths of the speaker

Originally Posted by AudioArchitect

Dont worry about that BS review. I have worked with Energy products for 7 years and they have only gotten better over the years. I am one of the only Energy dealers in Southern California and we demo the whole line of Energy products including the Reference Connoisseur. I recommend the RC line specifically to people who dont have any sidewalls nearby because they have such great dispersion and soundstage that they are ideal in an open room. Paired with a good receiver or amplifier the Energy has incredible midbass energy and far from thin. They can actually have too much bass if they arent given 3 foot of space between the back walls and speakers.

The thing I like most about this new line is the use of the Veritas hyperbolic tweeter in the RC line. I have always loved the way the Veritas tweeter can sound very dynamic without sounding harsh at all. I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about them. Most magazine reviews are ad-driven, so whoever pays the most ad dollars get the most reviews. No rely on a magazine review instead form an opinion at your local dealer.

Originally Posted by mskeezer

Anyone have any experience with either the Energy 10.2 sub or the S8.3?

Originally Posted by BigBlack

yeah............I have a brand new Energy S8.3 sub-woofer. It is a nice piece!

However, just getting to learn it's potential in the last few weeks. But in general sounds good!

I'm using all new Energy C-Series- ie. C-300's (fronts), C-50's (rear-surrounds), C-C100 (center).

These are the best speakers out there right now for the price- quality contruction, materials, and sound.

Anyone can show me any other product this good at this value please let me know.

BB

Originally Posted by starcycle

is the C-C100 the replacement for the C-C1?

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Alright, I finally took pics of my home theater in progress (it's always in progress). Complete with all Energy speakers!

Click here for my home theater pics

Originally Posted by warpdrive

Nice pics.
Comment though: you are not doing your center any favours. The way it's placed, you are getting diffraction and reflection effects from the table it's sitting on. You might want to move it out to the edge of the table at least. Ideally, it should be sitting on a short stand for best sound.

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Do you think I'd benefit by placing the speaker within the entertainment center, like inside one of the cubbies where my a/v equipment goes?

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Do you think I'd benefit by placing the speaker within the entertainment center, like inside one of the cubbies where my a/v equipment goes?

Originally Posted by warpdrive

That'd be better probably, but your timbre is going to be different from your mains until you get them freestanding.

Originally Posted by WestCoastD

Hi:

I'm a little new to this HT/AV world.........but I'm curious as to what you mean by the timbre being different from the mains- ie. is this because the center is resting on top of something different (as in the cabinet), creating a different acoustic effect than free-standing speakers?

Do you thinks it's better to use rubber feet underneath a center-speaker placed on a glass shelf, within a new/modern AV stand, or just place it flat against the glass?

Originally Posted by warpdrive

yes, by putting it in a cabinet, you are basically changing the surface area of the enclosure, and it will sound different than if it was freestanding.

Little rubber feet is fine as long as they aren't too spongy.

Originally Posted by TommmyJ

C-8's - Mains
AC-300 - Centre
C-1's - Rears
S12.3 - Sub
Pioneer 56TXi - Receiver
Pioneer 4360 Plasma
Bell 6200 Receiver
Sony 775 DVD player

I have had my C-8's for 5 or 6 years and am wondering if the new reference C's would be a major improvement. I have also thought of buying a power amp for the C-8's to give them more power. I have heard the C-8's need plenty of power to get the best sound out of them. Anyone else have C-8's and went with the newer Energy lines? Thanks