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# Patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround™ 200W powerful subwoofer High-gloss black MDF finish - Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black)

**Brand:** energy
**Price:** € 1242.59
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## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your home theater game — don’t just watch, experience every sound!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** - Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black) by energy
- **How much does it cost?** € 1242.59 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- energy enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted energy brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Immersive 5.1 Surround Sound:** Fill any room with theater-quality audio that transforms movies and music into unforgettable experiences.
- • **Sleek, Wall-Mountable Design:** Sophisticated high-gloss black finish and integrated mounting options blend seamlessly with modern home décor.
- • **Crystal Clear Dialogue & Music:** Convergent Source Module with poly-titanium woofer and hyperbolic aluminum-dome tweeter delivers razor-sharp mids and highs.
- • **Proven Award-Winning Performance:** CNET Editor’s Choice winner with a loyal fanbase praising its premium sound quality at an unbeatable price.
- • **Precision Bass with 200W Subwoofer:** Feel every explosion and beat with the front-firing 8" driver and patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround™ technology for distortion-free low end.

## Overview

The Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System is a 6-piece set featuring four satellite speakers, a center channel, and a 200-watt powered subwoofer with patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround™ technology. Designed for both small and large spaces, it delivers a dynamic frequency range and expansive soundstage through its Convergent Source Module, combining a 3" poly-titanium woofer and 0.75" hyperbolic aluminum-dome tweeter. Finished in high-gloss black MDF, the system supports wall mounting and offers distortion-free, immersive surround sound that has earned it critical acclaim and a strong following among audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike.

## Description

Product Description This landmark Energy 5.1 Take Classic home entertainment system flaunts superior MDF cabinets finished in sophisticated high-gloss black. It includes a powerful 200-watt subwoofer with a front-firing port, 8" driver and patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround(TM) for well-defined bass reproduction. But the coup de grâce is the newly added Convergent Source Module (CSM) with its 3" poly-titanium woofer and .75" Hyperbolic(TM) aluminum-dome tweeter. This proprietary technology provides a dynamic frequency range and an expansive soundstage, resulting in smooth, realistic sound that emanates from each satellite speaker as well as the center channel. Music and movie lovers can now rejoice because the Take Classic not only breathes life into every entertainment experience, it incites an intense passion in every listener. From the Manufacturer A CNET Editor's Choice winner for February 2009, the Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Entertainment Speaker System is a no-compromise collection of high-tech components that offer complete and uncompromising fidelity at an affordable price. Made up of four Take satellite speakers, a Take center channel speaker and one 200-watt Take powered subwoofer, each high-gloss black speaker component in this system is masterfully integrated with each other creating a killer sound that is much bigger than it looks and that seamlessly meshes with any flat panel HDTV system. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(https://images-na.ssl-images-desertcart.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page2/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; } Dramatic home theater quality beyond its size. View larger. Patented Convergent Source Module 3-inch poly-titanium woofer and .75-inch hyperbolic aluminum-dome tweeter. View larger. Stylish high gloss black finish across all components. View larger. Amazing deep bass from 200-watt subwoofer. View larger. The Lowdown 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. Integrating the best technologies Energy has to offer, the Take Classic can fill your room with hair-rising effects and theater-like sound: hyperbolic aluminum dome tweeters for screaming highs, Convergent Source Modules for clear, crisp dialogue and music and a Ribbed Elliptical Surround on the subwoofer that makes every explosion a room shaking affair. In addition, integrated keyhole wall-mounts, threaded inserts and rubber bumpers let you choose how and where to place your speakers.Bragging RightsEnergy has been a leader in audio research and development as well as in the engineering and manufacturing of speakers since 1973. With this pedigree Take Classic components were developed with Energy's core principles in mind. These include: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.The Take Classic 5.1 home theater system also offers terrific performance and great features:Our patented Convergent Source Module (CSM) 3-inch poly-titanium woofer and .75-inch hyperbolic aluminum-dome tweeter -the heart of Energy speakersPatented Ribbed Elliptical Surround woofers create high efficiency, low distortionAn aluminum dome tweeter for sonic accuracyFront and rear venting for more powerful bass response Take Classic raises the bar for 5.1 speaker system performance. It includes a powerful 200-watt subwoofer with a front-firing port, 8-inch driver and Ribbed Elliptical Surround™ for bass that you feel as much as hear. The Convergent Source Module (CSM), with its 3-inch poly-titanium woofer and .75-inch hyperbolic aluminum-dome tweeter, focuses sound for clearer dialogue and stirring music. The CSM gives soundtracks a dynamic frequency range and a huge soundstage, for smooth, realistic sound from each satellite speaker and the center channel. Music and movie lovers rejoice. Take Classic puts the passion back into your favorite films. Exclusive Energy® Brand TechnologiesConvergent Source Module The Convergent Source Module, or CSM, provides wide dispersion, low distortion and amazing midrange performance. The speaker's midrange and tweeter are positioned in close proximity to one another and act as a single source, thereby increasing overall dispersion and reducing any lobing effect. The chambering of the mid and tweeter lowers the driver's resonance, reducing distortion.Ribbed Elliptical Surround Technology Energy's patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround technology (U.S. patent #6,725,967, Canadian patent #2,407,123) increases excursion, eliminates distortion and raises efficiency on woofers and subwoofers. The Elliptical Surround encompasses the cone, allowing it to move identically in both directions, resulting in near zero distortion. And while conventional designs are often plagued with surround dimpling, which causes them to radiate in and out of phase and distort at all listening levels, Energy's designs aren't influenced by dimpling at all, instead proprietary Ribbed Elliptical Surround technology allows for a larger cone surface, resulting in greater efficiency. This design also lets the cone achieve greater peak to peak movement, thus allowing it to travel more than double the distance of the competition. These attributes enable Energy woofers and subwoofers to move incredible amounts of air, ultimately allowing them to play lower frequencies with greater bass extension and fidelity.What's in the Box A 6-piece, high gloss black set of Energy Take Classic 5.1 speakers: 4-Take satellite speakers, 1-perfectly matched Take center channel speaker, 1-perfectly matched Take powered subwoofer; 1-owners manual.Technical SpecificationsFrequency Response - Sat: 115Hz-20KHz; Center: 110Hz-20KHz; Subwoofer: 33Hz-150Hz +/- 3dBCrossover Point - 2.9 kHzSensitivity - 89dBPower Handling - Sat & Center: 100 Watts; Subwoofer: 200 WattsRecommended Amplifier Power - 20 - 100 Watts RMS (continuous)Impedance - 8-ohm compatibleSubwoofer Variable Low Pass Filter - 40Hz-150Hz @ 18dB/octaveTweeter - ¾-inch (19 mm) Hyperbolic™ aluminum-domeWoofer - Sat & Center: 3-inch poly-titanium; Sub: 8" IM Cone with Patented Ribbed Elliptical SurroundDimensions (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; Subwoofer: 12 5/8 x 12 5/8 x 12 5/8 (add 2 1/6" for feet)Weight - Sat: 2.9 lbs; Center: 3.2 lbs; Subwoofer: 19.7 lbsMaximum Performance Tips: The center channel speaker needs to be centrally located so that the dialogue appears to be coming from the center of the screen. It needs to be above or below the monitor, as closely to it as possible. If you're using a rear projection television, the most likely option is to place it above the screen. If you have a front projection system, you have choices-stand mounting, or placement on furniture, for example. It is important, though, to place the speaker so that its front edge is even with the edge of the shelf or stand supporting it. Unwanted diffraction occurs when the center channel is too far back into a cabinet or other surface with edges that could impede sound dispersion.For left or right front channels, the distance between the speakers should be 6-8 feet at minimum for the best stereo imaging. The optimum room shape is rectangular, with the speakers along one of the shorter walls, facing the opposite side. If possible, do not place speakers against a wall or at rear of a bookshelf; corner placement is usually the worst option. Try to keep the speakers-especially rear vented models-at least two feet from the surface behind it, unless you use a vent plug. For best results mounting on a rear wall, position the speakers so they flank the main listening area and point toward the front of the room. They should be raised to a height of approximately six feet and should ideally have a space of six feet between them. The three most common subwoofer locations include corners (which can result in boomy or exaggerated low frequency response), placement along a wall, away from the corner (producing moderate bass performance with increased fidelity over corner placement), or beside a front speaker (creating a better blend with the front speaker, but sacrificing overall volume). Experimentation with subwoofer placement is highly encouraged; slight adjustments can create big differences in sound reproduction. To test subwoofer placement, install it temporarily in your main listening position and walk around the listening room while playing a familiar piece of music until you find the best sounding position. Review from Home Theater MagazineReview from HomeTheaterMag.com: Energy Take Classic It came as no surprise to me that Energy's Take Classic speaker package was such a fine all-around performer. The brand has a strong track record in sat/sub packages, and this set continues the tradition. No, these speakers won't give you the slamming low-frequency effects you'd get from phat towers and/or a giant sub. But they deliver the midrange goods--the single most important aspect of speaker performance, if I had to choose one--and kept me intelligently entertained.Read the full review at hometheatermag.com

Review: If you’re sitting on the fence about buying these speakers, let me help you! - I consider myself as a veteran home theater enthusiast. Having worked for 5 years part time for Circuit City before they went under as a Home Theater Sales Associate. I’ve had the unique opportunity to review and test a wide range of speakers. I owned high end Infinity Kappa speakers for the longest time, but ended up giving them to my brother-in-law when we moved to a new house. I went for over 2 years suffering with a cheap Sony home Theater-in-a-box that sounded muddy and downright….well….cheap. I finally saw desertcart put these speakers on sale for $299 so I bought 2 sets of them (I’ll explain why in a moment). A little about my system. I watch a lot of Blu-ray movies in hi-def surround formats and we have a PS3, Xbox One, and a Wii-U integrated into my system as well. There is also a Grand Videoke TKR371MP as a top of the line wireless Karaoke system that my wife uses that also outputs hi-def audio on certain song choices. I use Verizon Fios as my cable provider. I purchased 2 of these Energy systems because I wanted to do a 7.2 setup in my man cave. The extra speakers left over will hopefully someday be integrated into a 9.2 Dolby Atmos setup down the road. Here is my unbiased review of these speakers: PROS: a. The sound quality is much better than I had expected them to be. I have a slight hearing disability so dialog from the center channel is difficult sometime for me to hear, especially on cable TV. The Energy’s center speaker is crystal clear on all sources and I have yet to struggle with any dialog. Even my Infinity’s were not this clear and they cost thousands more! b. The blend between the subs and the satellites is the best I’ve encountered for a system in this class. I’ve tested similar sized systems from Polk, Infinity (TSS Series), Definitive, and JBL. None blended so seamlessly as this Energy system does. You must set your volume on the sub to the mid-way point and set the cutoff frequency to 110hz, then do the auto calibration with your receiver. I have an older Sony STR-DH-810 and I hate the auto calibration DCAC that Sony uses. I much prefer Audyssey, but had to use what I got for now. With the Sony DCAC I still had to do a few minor manual tweaks here and there, especially on surround levels (there was a bias of too much volume on the left side). I fully intend on getting a new Denon next year once they finally work out the HDCP 2.2 issues for 4K, so I can calibrate these with the Audyssey XT32 calibration system instead. c. The two 8 inch subs put out cleaner and tighter bass than my 12 inch infinity sub ever did. Put the new Godzilla in during the Honolulu airport scene and you will know exactly what I am talking about. d. The satellites are small and easy to position around the room. I recommend putting them on dedicated wall mounts so that the bass tube on the back of the speakers can breathe. You can wall mount them flush with a nail as there is a key hole slot on each speaker including the center, but for best performance, let them breathe a little away from the wall. e. They work very well for both music and movies! Something that many speakers can’t do (it’s either one or the other). I listen to a lot of 80’s metal so guitar work is the focus when listening to music. I listen more for the guitar work from the likes of Randy Rhoades, Zakk Wylde, Jake E. Lee, and especially George Lynch, so I wanted speakers that could handle this type of music. The Energy’s did not disappoint! f. If you’re into the karaoke thing, they will pleasantly surprise you. We had my Karaoke system hooked up to an Onkyo system and a Bose Lifestyle system at two different friend's houses and my Energy’s smoked the competition on voice clarity and overall sound quality from both the background music and the singers voice (disclaimer: They will not make you a better singer. If you can’t sing, there is no speaker on earth that will help you….trust me, this is me! I don’t sing, remember, it’s my wife’s system not mine….see autotune for help on that). g. If you want that IMAX feeling in your man cave. Definitely do the 7.2 setup if your receiver will allow, you will be totally blown away! The 2 subs combined with the processing of the extra back channels of the 7.2 system will put you right in the movie, literally. h. Construction of the actual speaker modules (tweeter and the midrange) are superb and look and feel like they would last forever. The housing is ok but nothing to wright home about. It is durable enough that you don’t have to worry too much about scratches or peeling, but it is a laminate/pressboard finish so definitely not indestructible. My infinities were real wood so I guess I got spoiled a little. Energy does make higher end speakers with better material but you will pay an arm and a leg for them. Keep in mind these were only $299 for me on sale with desertcart! CONS: a. Fingerprint magnets. The high gloss finish will need to be cleaned after you handle them or anytime you touch them. This is a very minor gripe by the way. b. As other reviewers have noted, there is a break in period for these speakers due to the type of material they are made of so out of the box they may sound a little bright at first but will gradually become warmer sounding after a few days of using them. The manufacturer recommends 50 hours of use to properly break them in. Mine are already sounding much better than day one when I first hooked them up. Just be patient. Summary: I highly recommend this system to anyone wanting smaller speakers for a surround system. The performance of these speakers greatly, and I mean GREATLY outweighs the cost. It is money well spent because they perform like high end speakers allowing you to use the rest of your home theater budget on better equipment such as a higher grade receiver or that overly comfortable man cave couch. I would buy these again for another room without hesitation and I have already recommended this system to a good friend of mine who is currently in the process of hooking up his own new home theater system. Again, it is money not wasted….enjoy!
Review: Enormous Sound! - I can not believe how amazing these speakers sound! I have auditioned these speakers for the past three days. My first day, the center channel was not working correctly and I had trouble finding the right settings on my new receiver. This was all due to user error, I later realized. I was not very impressed and was ready to send these back. I eventually got the user error sorted out and these speakers just came to life. To give a little background, I had owned a Polk Audio 5.1 system in the past. It consisted of the M60s for fronts, M30s for surrounds, CS2 center and PSW10 subwoofer paired to an onkyo 606. It was a decent entry-level setup but not high fidelity by any means. It served its purpose but I knew I wanted more from my speakers. I ended up selling most of those speakers save the M60s. The PSW10's performance was probably the weakest link in my system, in my opinion. It produce muddy sound and did not have the tight attributes I was looking for. I went back to the drawing boards and did a lot of research on speakers for my search of the best system for the price and value. I figured my next system would cost about $2,200 in speakers alone. All the while, I was getting very antsy with just using a 2.0 stereo setup to watch movies. I was messing around on desertcart and came across the Energy Take 5 Classics. This system had me really intrigued. I proceeded with the research. I really had no intentions of purchasing these speakers, but I could not help reading all the positive and glowing reviews of the classics. I had my doubts and reservations about them being a "satellite" system. I rationalized with myself by saying, "how can a set of tiny speakers sound as great as everyone make them out to be?" My conflicting rationale paired with all the positive reviews of quality and performance left me at an impasse. So I finally closed my eyes and told myself I would try these speakers for $400 from desertcart. I ended up purchasing these to see how my standards were compared to all these reviews. As it turns out, I am completely blown away. For $400 and being a satellite system, you can not really ask for more. They really blow my old polk system out of the waters. The sound is crisp, clear, and accurate. I was not really expecting much from the 8in sub, either. I feel like foot-in-mouth for even doubting. The small beast outputs tight, accurate bass. I love it. I am currently using it in my bedroom that measures 14'x14' and it is plenty loud. I can imaging these speakers filling a larger room and faring just fine. These will definitely see living room duties until I am able to afford the full-sized speakers I am saving for. Then I will probably utilize these as bedroom speakers again one day. I asked my roommate if it would be okay if I cranked the system up for a while to test out its potential. I was very pleased. The volume was loud and accurate and I experienced no drop off in quality. I just really could not believe the kind of audio performance I was getting from these tiny speakers and for the price. I was in love. You would never believe these were "satellite" speakers. I was also very impressed with the physical qualities of the speakers themselves. I am not a huge fan of high gloss anything, but these little speakers are beautiful. They look and feel made of quality. The speakers, with their grills off, are beautiful. They also feel very solid for how small they are. They look and sound beautiful! My most favorite component of this whole system has got to be, hands down, the sub-woofer. I am still mystified how such a small sub can produce such big, bold and accurate sounds. Movies sound fantastic and music performance has taken my enjoyment to a new level. I am currently watching a lot of the bluray movies I have bought and never watched because I was waiting on my perfect system. I am having such a great time watching the blus and auditioning these speakers right now. I even played the part of a sales person and convinced one of my buddies to grab a pair. All in all, you can not beat the price and performance of these little speakers. They look and sound amazing. For $400, you have to do yourself a favor and at least give them a listen. I took the jump and am loving every moment of it. Get off the fence and just click "purchase."

## Features

- 4 gloss black 2-way Energy satellite speakers
- 1 gloss black Energy center channel
- 200 watt Energy subwoofer with front firing port and 8" driver and patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround(TM)
- Perfect for a large or small space surround sound solution
- Wall mountable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001202C44 |
| Audio Driver Size | 8 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Balanced Armature Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #276,445 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #92 in Home Theater Systems |
| Color | Black High Gloss |
| Compatible Devices | Television |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,383) |
| Date First Available | December 27, 2007 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00629303300084 |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Included Components | 4 satellite speakers, 1 center channel, and 1 subwoofer |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Weight | 39.8 pounds |
| Item model number | 1008207 |
| Manufacturer | Energy |
| Model Name | Classic |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Power Source | AC |
| Product Dimensions | 19.9"D x 19.9"W x 22.5"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | For Surround Sound Systems |
| Series Number | 1008207 |
| Set Name | Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System |
| Shape | Rectangular Prism |
| Speaker Size | 40.64 Centimeters |
| Speaker Type | Bookshelf, Center Channel, Satellite, Subwoofer, Surround Sound, Woofer |
| Special Feature | Travel |
| Style | Home Theatre |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 3 Inches |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.1 |
| Tweeter Diameter | 0.75 Inches |
| UPC | 629303300084 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Type | Full |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
| Woofer Diameter | 8 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** ENERGY
- **Connectivity Technology:** Coaxial
- **Mounting Type:** Wall Mount
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 200 Watts

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I don't know anything about sound systems...can I set this up right out of the box or will I need something else? Thanks in advanced.**
A: You will need to determine best placement of the speakers. You may or may not need or want speaker stands. You will need speaker wire. Perhaps most importantly you will need a Audio Visual Receiver (AVR) that has the features you want or need. At bare minimum an AVR that decodes the newest codecs. Many desire Dolby Atmos which allows for height speakers so you get more realistic overhead content, helicopters etc. A 5.1 AVR is enough to drive and decode the audio being sent to these speakers. The sub woofer has its own amplifier so it just needs a cable designed for it. But perhaps like me you add two front mains, then you need a 7.1 (or 7.2 if you run two subs). That is a good setup IMO, I got a pair of Energy CF-30s which sound great with this set and allow a better experience listening to music as well. Most AVRs come with a mic and auto setup feature. You just place the mic where the listener will be and it will send tones through the speakers and adjust them for best performance. 
Myself and many others have posted about still using this system that came out in 2009. So they hold up well, they are small speakers with surprisingly good sound. 

Once you have had a true surround sound system you will not want to go back. It is worth the investment.

**Q: Subwoofer has a Line In/ Sub In (Left and Right), however, my receiver has just one Subwoofer RCA type jack.  So, how does one hook up the subwoofer?**
A: As per the manual: "If you are connecting your subwoofer to a pre-amp/processor with a LFE or Subwoofer pre-amp output, connect a single RCA cable to the LFE/Left input." So you run one RCA cable to the left input.

**Q: What size screws fit in the back of the speakers to attach them to speaker stands? Not the keyhole, but the actual threaded hole**
A: 1/4-20 UNC

**Q: Do you need a reciver?**
A: You need a receiver or an amplifier or something that will accept standard speaker wire connections.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you’re sitting on the fence about buying these speakers, let me help you!
*by S***E on December 12, 2014*

I consider myself as a veteran home theater enthusiast. Having worked for 5 years part time for Circuit City before they went under as a Home Theater Sales Associate. I’ve had the unique opportunity to review and test a wide range of speakers. I owned high end Infinity Kappa speakers for the longest time, but ended up giving them to my brother-in-law when we moved to a new house. I went for over 2 years suffering with a cheap Sony home Theater-in-a-box that sounded muddy and downright….well….cheap. I finally saw Amazon put these speakers on sale for $299 so I bought 2 sets of them (I’ll explain why in a moment). A little about my system. I watch a lot of Blu-ray movies in hi-def surround formats and we have a PS3, Xbox One, and a Wii-U integrated into my system as well. There is also a Grand Videoke TKR371MP as a top of the line wireless Karaoke system that my wife uses that also outputs hi-def audio on certain song choices. I use Verizon Fios as my cable provider. I purchased 2 of these Energy systems because I wanted to do a 7.2 setup in my man cave. The extra speakers left over will hopefully someday be integrated into a 9.2 Dolby Atmos setup down the road. Here is my unbiased review of these speakers: PROS: a. The sound quality is much better than I had expected them to be. I have a slight hearing disability so dialog from the center channel is difficult sometime for me to hear, especially on cable TV. The Energy’s center speaker is crystal clear on all sources and I have yet to struggle with any dialog. Even my Infinity’s were not this clear and they cost thousands more! b. The blend between the subs and the satellites is the best I’ve encountered for a system in this class. I’ve tested similar sized systems from Polk, Infinity (TSS Series), Definitive, and JBL. None blended so seamlessly as this Energy system does. You must set your volume on the sub to the mid-way point and set the cutoff frequency to 110hz, then do the auto calibration with your receiver. I have an older Sony STR-DH-810 and I hate the auto calibration DCAC that Sony uses. I much prefer Audyssey, but had to use what I got for now. With the Sony DCAC I still had to do a few minor manual tweaks here and there, especially on surround levels (there was a bias of too much volume on the left side). I fully intend on getting a new Denon next year once they finally work out the HDCP 2.2 issues for 4K, so I can calibrate these with the Audyssey XT32 calibration system instead. c. The two 8 inch subs put out cleaner and tighter bass than my 12 inch infinity sub ever did. Put the new Godzilla in during the Honolulu airport scene and you will know exactly what I am talking about. d. The satellites are small and easy to position around the room. I recommend putting them on dedicated wall mounts so that the bass tube on the back of the speakers can breathe. You can wall mount them flush with a nail as there is a key hole slot on each speaker including the center, but for best performance, let them breathe a little away from the wall. e. They work very well for both music and movies! Something that many speakers can’t do (it’s either one or the other). I listen to a lot of 80’s metal so guitar work is the focus when listening to music. I listen more for the guitar work from the likes of Randy Rhoades, Zakk Wylde, Jake E. Lee, and especially George Lynch, so I wanted speakers that could handle this type of music. The Energy’s did not disappoint! f. If you’re into the karaoke thing, they will pleasantly surprise you. We had my Karaoke system hooked up to an Onkyo system and a Bose Lifestyle system at two different friend's houses and my Energy’s smoked the competition on voice clarity and overall sound quality from both the background music and the singers voice (disclaimer: They will not make you a better singer. If you can’t sing, there is no speaker on earth that will help you….trust me, this is me! I don’t sing, remember, it’s my wife’s system not mine….see autotune for help on that). g. If you want that IMAX feeling in your man cave. Definitely do the 7.2 setup if your receiver will allow, you will be totally blown away! The 2 subs combined with the processing of the extra back channels of the 7.2 system will put you right in the movie, literally. h. Construction of the actual speaker modules (tweeter and the midrange) are superb and look and feel like they would last forever. The housing is ok but nothing to wright home about. It is durable enough that you don’t have to worry too much about scratches or peeling, but it is a laminate/pressboard finish so definitely not indestructible. My infinities were real wood so I guess I got spoiled a little. Energy does make higher end speakers with better material but you will pay an arm and a leg for them. Keep in mind these were only $299 for me on sale with Amazon! CONS: a. Fingerprint magnets. The high gloss finish will need to be cleaned after you handle them or anytime you touch them. This is a very minor gripe by the way. b. As other reviewers have noted, there is a break in period for these speakers due to the type of material they are made of so out of the box they may sound a little bright at first but will gradually become warmer sounding after a few days of using them. The manufacturer recommends 50 hours of use to properly break them in. Mine are already sounding much better than day one when I first hooked them up. Just be patient. Summary: I highly recommend this system to anyone wanting smaller speakers for a surround system. The performance of these speakers greatly, and I mean GREATLY outweighs the cost. It is money well spent because they perform like high end speakers allowing you to use the rest of your home theater budget on better equipment such as a higher grade receiver or that overly comfortable man cave couch. I would buy these again for another room without hesitation and I have already recommended this system to a good friend of mine who is currently in the process of hooking up his own new home theater system. Again, it is money not wasted….enjoy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enormous Sound!
*by J***N on February 10, 2011*

I can not believe how amazing these speakers sound! I have auditioned these speakers for the past three days. My first day, the center channel was not working correctly and I had trouble finding the right settings on my new receiver. This was all due to user error, I later realized. I was not very impressed and was ready to send these back. I eventually got the user error sorted out and these speakers just came to life. To give a little background, I had owned a Polk Audio 5.1 system in the past. It consisted of the M60s for fronts, M30s for surrounds, CS2 center and PSW10 subwoofer paired to an onkyo 606. It was a decent entry-level setup but not high fidelity by any means. It served its purpose but I knew I wanted more from my speakers. I ended up selling most of those speakers save the M60s. The PSW10's performance was probably the weakest link in my system, in my opinion. It produce muddy sound and did not have the tight attributes I was looking for. I went back to the drawing boards and did a lot of research on speakers for my search of the best system for the price and value. I figured my next system would cost about $2,200 in speakers alone. All the while, I was getting very antsy with just using a 2.0 stereo setup to watch movies. I was messing around on Amazon and came across the Energy Take 5 Classics. This system had me really intrigued. I proceeded with the research. I really had no intentions of purchasing these speakers, but I could not help reading all the positive and glowing reviews of the classics. I had my doubts and reservations about them being a "satellite" system. I rationalized with myself by saying, "how can a set of tiny speakers sound as great as everyone make them out to be?" My conflicting rationale paired with all the positive reviews of quality and performance left me at an impasse. So I finally closed my eyes and told myself I would try these speakers for $400 from Amazon. I ended up purchasing these to see how my standards were compared to all these reviews. As it turns out, I am completely blown away. For $400 and being a satellite system, you can not really ask for more. They really blow my old polk system out of the waters. The sound is crisp, clear, and accurate. I was not really expecting much from the 8in sub, either. I feel like foot-in-mouth for even doubting. The small beast outputs tight, accurate bass. I love it. I am currently using it in my bedroom that measures 14'x14' and it is plenty loud. I can imaging these speakers filling a larger room and faring just fine. These will definitely see living room duties until I am able to afford the full-sized speakers I am saving for. Then I will probably utilize these as bedroom speakers again one day. I asked my roommate if it would be okay if I cranked the system up for a while to test out its potential. I was very pleased. The volume was loud and accurate and I experienced no drop off in quality. I just really could not believe the kind of audio performance I was getting from these tiny speakers and for the price. I was in love. You would never believe these were "satellite" speakers. I was also very impressed with the physical qualities of the speakers themselves. I am not a huge fan of high gloss anything, but these little speakers are beautiful. They look and feel made of quality. The speakers, with their grills off, are beautiful. They also feel very solid for how small they are. They look and sound beautiful! My most favorite component of this whole system has got to be, hands down, the sub-woofer. I am still mystified how such a small sub can produce such big, bold and accurate sounds. Movies sound fantastic and music performance has taken my enjoyment to a new level. I am currently watching a lot of the bluray movies I have bought and never watched because I was waiting on my perfect system. I am having such a great time watching the blus and auditioning these speakers right now. I even played the part of a sales person and convinced one of my buddies to grab a pair. All in all, you can not beat the price and performance of these little speakers. They look and sound amazing. For $400, you have to do yourself a favor and at least give them a listen. I took the jump and am loving every moment of it. Get off the fence and just click "purchase."

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***S on June 29, 2012*

These speakers were better than I expected. I replaced a set of bose speakers and could not be happier. The sound is crisp, more depth...and the price was $250 less than what I could have paid at a retail outlet. I was amazed at the quick delivery, they arrived by courier the next day. For the price and quality you can't go wrong.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black)
- Amazon Basics 16-Gauge Speaker Wire Cable, 100 Feet, Bronze

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