Thoughts about Energy speaker set up



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Originally Posted by cyclical /forum/post/18108468


Long time lurker and reader, finally need some advice.

I am looking to purchase either an Onkyo TX-SR607 or Denon AVR-1910 (Both about $500). I am looking at Energy for my entire speaker set up and could use some advice from you guys.


Thinking of getting:

(2) Energy CF-50 Floorstanding speakers for the front ($399 each)

(1) Energy CC-10 Center ($299)

(2) Energy RC10 Bookshelf speakers for the rear ($279 pair)

(1) Energy S12.3 Sub ($800ish, appears they are not widely available)


Both of the receivers are capable of bi-amping, and I was thinking of bi-amping the front CF-50 speakers.


Suggestions, opinions, or thoughts on any items?


Thanks in advance.

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IMO your rear channel speakers are going to sound better than your fronts.


Ron



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Originally Posted by RonaldoCombs /forum/post/18109521


If all speakers sold for their true MSRP I can't name a better speaker pair for $600 than RC-10. There are others I would consider, but I wouldn't say they are better.


Disclaimer: I haven't heard any ID speakers, but have listened to most semi-affordable B&Ms.


Ron

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ID? B&M?



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Originally Posted by CRAW /forum/post/18110750


ID? B&M?

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Internet Direct (Axiom, Ascend Acoustics, Aperion, etc...) Brick & Mortar (B&W, Energy, Infinity, Paradigm, era ).


Ron



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Originally Posted by cyclical /forum/post/18109372


The living room is 14ft x 17ft (10 ft ceiling). It has a wall on 2 sides. The other 2 sides are open (one opens to the dining room 9.6ft x 11ft 10ft ceiling), the other side opens to a hallway. (almost the exact floorplan/size here: http://www.vestahomesok.com/files/pdf/47b08c82f13a2.pdf )



As for the Sub, I am open to whatever for the $800 or under. If another sub will do a great job with shaking things up. In fact I could upgrade to the RC-30 Tower ($550 each) by saving $300 on a sub and buying one that is around $500. (Assuming the RC-30 would be good with the RC-10 rears)


Thanks for all the quick help guys, I really appreciate it.

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The RC's are better than the C's. So, if you have the budget, an all RC setup will be awesome. If you don't, get an all C-series setup and it will still sound great


The subwoofer decision is largely independent of the speakers. It really depends on (1) how big your room is and (2) what your expectations are for bass. It's all about how picky you are. If you just want pretty good bass to feel some rumble during movies, you could spend $350-400 and get something like the eD A2-350 or the HSU STF-2. You will probably be happy. If you are expecting to get massive, theater level reference bass, stepping up to the $600-800 class of subwoofers will be a big jump in terms of overall output and low-end extension.

Agree w/ others, go for the RC line. I already have a pair of RC-10 that i've been using for music listening (really good monitor) especially for 279/pair. I'm gonna use that pair for HT and this will be my setup:


Front: RC-10 ($279)

Center: RC Mini center ($275) (or you can get the LCR if you want to spend 650). RC mini center is good enough for me and it match well w/ the RC-10

Surround: RC Mini ($99 each) (small & easier to mount on the wall, sufficient as surround)

Sub: SVS PC12-NSD ($650 (including shipping))


for a total of 1400 for the speakers.


For a/v receiver, i'm thinking about emotiva setup (UPC-1 & XPA-5)). What do you guy think?


p.s.

Haven't order the sub and mini center yet. Anyone know of good deal on those two? I missed out on the $168 deal for the mini center at vanns . Seem like for SVS the only place to order them is directly from SVS.