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Energy speakers

Hey everyone, I'm new here. I'm searching for some new towers, and I was wondering if anyone has experiene with the Energy brand. I understand they're a little more laid-back compared to some of the competition, but I have B&W DM601s, and I keep seeing comparisons between B&W and Energy. What do you guys think?

baritone1898
pragone
15 posts
 
As alhuntmac says....the RC70s are a great find if you can get the Canadian made version .  Thats when they were made in Canada while sharing Government subsidized facilities with PSD and Paradigm   I won't repeat what was said, but I still have them with the surround and Center Channels in my living room surround system I can't make a case to change them.  Occasionally I drag them into my other rooms to play with my Modwright and Primaluna integrated.  When I purchased them I compared them to Revels, PSB and B&W I chose the Energy.  They extend deep into the 30 Hz Region with 2 sealed woofers depending on your room and are not harsh on the top end.  At this point I don't think I'll ever get rid of them.       Sound and Vision Energy RC-70    

 

jfuquay
107 posts
 

I recall hearing Energy speakers at a Best Buy years ago. I had just heard a Klipsch model that literally hurt my ears. I love the idea of efficient speakers but just can’t seem to tolerate horns. Anyway, the Energy was very nicely behaved and a real value — a combination of performance and price. Nothing can replace your own two ears when it comes to speaker preference. 

baritone1898 OP
7 posts
 

@jfuquay which model was it? I was reading about a model that did sound kinda harsh.

jfuquay
107 posts
 

No idea, too long ago. But generally speaking, a speaker company voices all its models similarly. 

tablejockey
3,888 posts
 

Looks like the Energy brand is having it's "moment."

I had a pair of RC30's year's back. To clarify the comment made about their pedigree:

They were MIC(made in China) boxes-good, price point value boxes-nothing more.

The RC line was MIC. Energy speakers made in the 70's-80's were Canadian.

Like most companies, the only way to offer competitive product is go MIC.

baritone1898- perhaps mentioning your budget and associated gear might be more useful for suggestions.

 

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