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post #33331 of 47775
11/10/11 at 8:32am
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back from overseas for 4 weeks... what'd I miss ????

Some good, some bad and enough inconsistencies to notice Good to have you back! I thought you were living in your tree house for four weeks lol
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post #33332 of 47775
11/10/11 at 8:36am
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Originally Posted by NateFg2 View Post

Should we break out the cigars? Haha

I'll bring the Remy Martin !
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post #33333 of 47775
11/10/11 at 8:47am
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Originally Posted by jjl4004 View Post

Thanks guys. I took a long look at that HK reciever before I posted yesterday and it looks good. That Denon 3000 looks good too. Batpig, would you recommend that over the 3300 at the same price?

Hank - I searched for the brands you listed and had no luck, with the exception of Luxman, which is available, but at too high a price. Still no luck with getting a computer / retrieving your data?

I have a Harmon Kardon A-401 and that thing is really cool. Super clean and I think I will always keep it for its looks alone.
I am still working on the computer solution, but there are some complications.

I did a search for you but I don't know your limit for what your willing to pay.

http://madison.craigslist.org/ele/2628718391.html
http://madison.craigslist.org/ele/2628703751.html
Ha ha I had to, now I'll be realistic considering the $400 Luxman was too much (you did say that it's fun to spend other people's cash) hehehe

http://madison.craigslist.org/ele/2585496946.html - MIGHT be worth a try
http://madison.craigslist.org/ele/2627873649.html - WINNER!! Go get it
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post #33334 of 47775
11/10/11 at 8:56am
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Originally Posted by gnirlum View Post

I'm selling a RC Mini CC that was recently replaced by my all LCR frontstage (which I'm loving). Also have a pair of CB-20s that will probably need a new home, PM with inquiries or offers.

Your system must sound really great. I already have a RC Mini Centre so I'm good for now. Others should seriously consider contacting you though
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post #33335 of 47775
11/10/11 at 9:18am
Hey! Check out the Chocolate Energy RC-70 speaker boxes! Hilarious!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Energy-RC-70...item20beacedce
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post #33336 of 47775
11/10/11 at 9:18am
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Originally Posted by ObsceneJesster View Post

Does anyone know if the Energy Take Classics are a perfect tonal match to the C-Series. I want to use them as presence speakers (front heights). Also, if they are, does anyone know where I can find them sold as pairs or singles?

They're fantastic with both the RC and C-series. I used my Takes as surrounds and heights (I'm currently using them as heights since my father is trying out the RC-10s).
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post #33337 of 47775
11/10/11 at 9:24am
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Originally Posted by Macstatic View Post

They're fantastic with both the RC and C-series. I used my Takes as surrounds and heights (I'm currently using them as heights since my father is trying out the RC-10s).

How much smaller are they when compared to the CB-5's? Also, which would you recommend I use for heights? If the Takes are smaller, then they will look better but I don't want to sacrifice sound quality for looks. I know there isn't a whole lot of sound that comes from the heights but I am more concerned of them blending into the front sound stage. I trust your opinion though.
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post #33338 of 47775
11/10/11 at 9:26am
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Originally Posted by deano86 View Post

Hey! Check out the Chocolate Energy RC-70 speaker boxes! Hilarious!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Energy-RC-70...item20beacedce

I don't know what's funnier, the description or the price
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post #33339 of 47775
11/10/11 at 9:29am
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Originally Posted by ObsceneJesster View Post

How much smaller are they when compared to the CB-5's? Also, which would you recommend I use for heights? If the Takes are smaller, then they will look better but I don't want to sacrifice sound quality for looks. I know there isn't a whole lot of sound that comes from the heights but I am more concerned of them blending into the front sound stage. I trust your opinion though.

I haven't actually been able to compare the CB-5 to the Take Classic side-by-side. The Takes are definitely more compact, and have a 3" driver. So the technical difference is 3"/4.5" Takes/CB-5. Oh and the tweeter difference is .75"/1" Takes/CB-5.

I haven't used the CB-5 in my setup before, and at $99 a pair that can't really be beat. It'll probably cost you more than that for a pair of Take Classic speakers. Energy mentioned in a response on their Facebook page saying they were looking into selling pairs of new Take Classic speakers, but never specified a time frame for when that could happen.

If it's a size issue, the Takes are fantastic and weigh next to nothing. Like I mentioned several times before I used to hang them on my wall with standard push pins risky, I know. But hey they worked.
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11/10/11 at 9:30am
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Originally Posted by ObsceneJesster View Post

Does anyone know if the Energy Take Classics are a perfect tonal match to the C-Series. I want to use them as presence speakers (front heights). Also, if they are, does anyone know where I can find them sold as pairs or singles?

I have used the Take Classics for surrounds with C towers for main fronts. (C-500's) The Takes sounded great with the C's but as far as them being a perfect tonal match, I seriously doubt it. They do work great for surrounds though.
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post #33341 of 47775
11/10/11 at 9:55am
agreed... will not be a PERFECT tonal match but will definitely be "close enough" for surrounds and/or height speakers.

unfortunately the only way to get them as pairs/singles is to watch ebay and keep your fingers crossed. Considering the low pricing on the CB-5's it's probably not the most cost effective approach to get the Takes.
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post #33342 of 47775
11/10/11 at 10:01am
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Originally Posted by jjl4004 View Post

Thanks guys. I took a long look at that HK reciever before I posted yesterday and it looks good. That Denon 3000 looks good too. Batpig, would you recommend that over the 3300 at the same price?

honestly I would get the HK just because it's newer, plenty powerful and likely will be more reliable. Old receivers are neat but who knows what problems they could have, dirty pots or blown fuses or whatever.

if you are really into getting a vintage unit I would get the 3000 over the 3300, probably has more power and a little more "vintage cachet". The 3300 is a "true" digital multichannel receiver (5.1) whereas the 3000 is a bit older, analog pro logic unit so probably has better pure stereo chops... plus that torroidal transformer... But like I said... if it was ME, I'd get the newer HK unit.
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post #33343 of 47775
11/10/11 at 10:31am
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Originally Posted by CalgaryCowboy View Post

Hey gus looking for some sub advice. Keep in mind I live in Canada so options are limited or expensive. Looking to upgrade my sub which is a velo DPS 12 (200 watt). For music it sounds fine but lacking in HT punch (mostly because of my room which is in a basement Concrete floor with carpet and 3 concrete walls that are insulated and drywalled). Looking at 3 options:

1. Found a couple of the same sub on Kijiji that are listed for 325-350 but would hopefully get for 300 and add one to what I already have.

2. Sell mine and can get local right now new a Velo DEQ-R15 (750watts) for $700. I would have to move on this pretty quick.

3. Sell mine and get the new SVS PB12 NDS which would go for around $860 400 watts but goes down to 18hz.

Right now I have the sub 4ft behind me aimed at my seat as that is the only place I get good clear bass and any tactile feel. Idealy I would like to put it in front in a corner (or both) about 12 feet away so I can get chest slam instead of back slammed.

Of course another option is to keep mine and add one of the above. The DEQ 15 I would have to do pretty quick the rest I could just sit one.

What did you decide on? I have pretty much researched all options for Canadian delivery...
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post #33344 of 47775
11/10/11 at 11:07am
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Originally Posted by ObsceneJesster View Post

Also, if they are, does anyone know where I can find them sold as pairs or singles?

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Originally Posted by Macstatic View Post

Energy mentioned in a response on their Facebook page saying they were looking into selling pairs of new Take Classic speakers, but never specified a time frame for when that could happen.

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Originally Posted by batpig View Post

unfortunately the only way to get them as pairs/singles is to watch ebay and keep your fingers crossed.

Well it seems that Take Classic Satellite pairs are finding their ways to Canada at least. Amazon.com doesn't list them, but an Amazon Marketplace reseller have them for 80$ *each* on Amazon.ca:

http://www.amazon.ca/Energy-Classic-.../dp/B004LMJ0SQ

If you can have a pair of CB-5 for 99$ though, just forget the Take Classic ...

EDIT: Well it seems in the last review that the guy did not receive the satellite in an Energy box; and since they don't came in *pairs*, maybe the reseller just took apart a Take Classic system and sold the parts separately at a profit. Probably not authorized either.
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post #33345 of 47775
11/10/11 at 11:12am
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Well it seems that Take Classic Satellite pairs are finding their ways to Canada at least. Amazon.com doesn't list them, but an Amazon Marketplace reseller have them for 80$ *each* on Amazon.ca:

http://www.amazon.ca/Energy-Classic-.../dp/B004LMJ0SQ

If you can have a pair of CB-5 for 99$ though, just forget the Take Classic ...

Thank you....Your right. Im not going to pay more for less performance.
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post #33346 of 47775
11/10/11 at 11:15am
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Originally Posted by Hank Mardukous View Post

I like how you said "We're all going to have our Significant Others angry at you.." So I get the brunt of your placed blame? As long as there is plenty of distance between me and your significant others, then that is a burden I am happy to live with!
I see you're still mulling over the idea of upgrading your RC-50's. Unless you can use the 50's somewhere else or you can sell them for a great price, I wouldn't worry too much.

Haven't thought about selling the 50s yet, but I definitely notice some absence in the midrange on my 50s when listening to music. I live in a small area where speakers on CL don't command much. I'd told myself I was fine without the 70s, when they came up on Vann's I was tempted, just because there's not much I can do to my living room current setup (aside from adding heights) to improve it. My Pioneer 1120 provides enough power, I've taken to playing stuff in FLAC through the computer, and a bigger sub is out of the question...
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post #33347 of 47775
11/10/11 at 11:59am
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Haven't thought about selling the 50s yet, but I definitely notice some absence in the midrange on my 50s when listening to music. I live in a small area where speakers on CL don't command much. I'd told myself I was fine without the 70s, when they came up on Vann's I was tempted, just because there's not much I can do to my living room current setup (aside from adding heights) to improve it. My Pioneer 1120 provides enough power, I've taken to playing stuff in FLAC through the computer, and a bigger sub is out of the question...

The RC-70's can have noticeably better seperation and clarity in the mid section compared to the RC-50's but I wouldn't sell the farm to upgrade from the 50's. Some music will sound very close between the two models, but with other music there will be a welcome difference in regards to being able to recognize distinct and well defined sounds and also the bass is better. Hope this kind of helps you decide.
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post #33348 of 47775
11/10/11 at 12:59pm
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Originally Posted by Hank Mardukous View Post

The RC-70's can have noticeably better seperation and clarity in the mid section compared to the RC-50's but I wouldn't sell the farm to upgrade from the 50's. Some music will sound very close between the two models, but with other music there will be a welcome difference in regards to being able to recognize distinct and well defined sounds and also the bass is better. Hope this kind of helps you decide.

I don't have either a farm or children to pawn. Good thing, they would be gone in a second...
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post #33349 of 47775
11/10/11 at 1:50pm
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Originally Posted by Hank Mardukous View Post

I don't know what's funnier, the description or the price

Or is it funnier I only paid 150.00 more for a complete brand new speaker?
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post #33350 of 47775
11/10/11 at 2:50pm
long time ego I ask here if the energy rc70 have the same separate enclosure for the mid range speaker like the veritas v6.3..the answer was no..well by this pictures it looks to me that it does have a separate enclosure.


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post #33351 of 47775
11/10/11 at 3:37pm
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I agree completely. I have the RC-30's and RC-10's and the RC-30's have a much better presence and fill the room much more. Its really not fair to compare bookshelfs to floorstanders for strictly audio reasons because the floor standers will just about always win.

I know, I was just hoping for some kind of miracle, but not expecting one

I have towers now, but want to go to either smaller towers of a different brand or big/full sounding bookshelves.

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Sweet! If you're having doubts about the difference between the towers and the bookshelf RC speakers, come over and I'll demo them for you. Of course my towers are a bit bigger than the 30s, but it'd still let you get the idea.

That would be great, maybe I'll take you up on the offer if I'm in the neighborhood.

On those RC-30's, either the guy has sold them and hasn't taken the ad down, or he forgot about listing them and hasn't checked his mail. No answer as of yet.
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post #33352 of 47775
11/10/11 at 3:40pm
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That would be great, maybe I'll take you up on the offer if I'm in the neighborhood.

On those RC-30's, either the guy has sold them and hasn't taken the ad down, or he forgot about listing them and hasn't checked his mail. No answer as of yet.

I'm in Northwest Mesa btw.

Oh, I emailed him about the speakers before and he responded, but that was a week ago. I'll e-mail him back since him and I had a discussion through e-mail and see if he responds to me.
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post #33353 of 47775
11/10/11 at 3:58pm
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Originally Posted by Macstatic View Post

I'm in Northwest Mesa btw.

Oh, I emailed him about the speakers before and he responded, but that was a week ago. I'll e-mail him back since him and I had a discussion through e-mail and see if he responds to me.



Right on

If you get to them before me, no big deal...I wont have the cash for at least another week and a half anyway. I'll still be looking though, seems energys on a used sale is a rare thing - unless I'm not looking in the right places (which is probably the case)
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post #33354 of 47775
11/10/11 at 4:11pm
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Right on

If you get to them before me, no big deal...I wont have the cash for at least another week and a half anyway. I'll still be looking though, seems energys on a used sale is a rare thing - unless I'm not looking in the right places (which is probably the case)

Oh I doubt I'll get to them anytime soon if even. I don't really have the space (and definitely have plenty of speakers already... a 7.1 setup in my living room and a 5.1 setup in my bedroom and a few speakers not in use haha). Plus if I get any money it's going to be to get another Outlaw sub. I've been dying to get to 7.2

Edit: dunan, I just got a response from the guy with the RC-30s. He says he still has them. I told him I knew someone who was interested in them.
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post #33355 of 47775
11/10/11 at 4:24pm
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Originally Posted by automaton View Post

I don't have either a farm or children to pawn. Good thing, they would be gone in a second...

Child services frowns when they find speakers in place of the children, maybe it's for the best that you don't have any... lol.
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post #33356 of 47775
11/10/11 at 4:25pm
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Originally Posted by racemanfl View Post

Or is it funnier I only paid 150.00 more for a complete brand new speaker?

Or my $100 more for a brand new in box RC-70.
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post #33357 of 47775
11/10/11 at 4:29pm
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Originally Posted by losservatore View Post

long time ego I ask here if the energy rc70 have the same separate enclosure for the mid range speaker like the veritas v6.3..the answer was no..well by this pictures it looks to me that it does have a separate enclosure.

The answer wasn't a definite no, and was also a yes.

Yes, the tweeter and mid are definitely housed in their shared compartment.
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post #33358 of 47775
11/10/11 at 5:13pm
I ended up getting the Velodyne DEQ 15 it was a floor model for $600. I like it but now have the upgrade bug almost went back for the other floor model they had but if I did that I should just of order one of the good SVS models. I gave my DSP12 to a friend to try out said if you like it give me an offer. Funny how you are happy with what you have then you upgrade one thing and then you start to look for holes in your set up to fill

I might not reach as low as some other but happy with the quality for ht but not the most musical sub. I only use it with dancey type music for the rest I find my towers produce good bass.

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What did you decide on? I have pretty much researched all options for Canadian delivery...
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post #33359 of 47775
11/10/11 at 5:27pm
Is there a big difference between RC70 and V6.3? The pics on earlier page for V6.3 have a great looking finish. But after reading these threads that the Veritas line came in after Klipsch took over, there is a question on whether Klipsch retained Energy's high standards.

So for those that have or have demo'd, did they keep the same level of quality that everyone raves about for the RC series. I'm curious because if I did (greatly) extend my new purchase budget for front 3 upgrade, I don't want to pay premium for a pretty box if the last generation had better quality.

Between V6.3/V5.2C or RC-70/RCLCR which way would the audiophile lean?
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post #33360 of 47775
11/10/11 at 5:49pm
go back a few pages, I think your question has been already answered with pretty good detail about the RC-70 vs Veritas 6.3

Someone now has the V5.2 and RC LCR and is preparing a comparison of the two center speakers. May just have to wait a day or two.
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