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Style:Home Theatre 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" ...

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Reviews around value (4.78 of 5)

  • Regardless, I feel that I got great value for my money and the speakers provide very high quality sound.
  • My aim in this research is to get the best possible value for my money
  • A great C/P value, a compact size and an amazing sound.
  • Sure but for the price this is the best value you can find.
  • For the price, it's a no brainer...crazy value!
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Reviews around review (4.58 of 5)

  • I can't compare to other products so this review is a bit disadvantaged but their sound is richer, much better on the low end and more expansive throughout the kids and uppers
  • Based on the many positive reviews I decided to buy these speakers
  • I bought this system after reading so many good reviews
  • I decided to purchase this system after reading the many positive reviews
  • I bought these speakers because the GREAT reviews all over the internet
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Reviews around price (4.57 of 5)

  • It is now hooked up with my Onkyo NR 509, which I got for a steal price, thank to Amazon
  • Overall, this is a great set of speakers at an unbelievable price.
  • Great looking speakers that sound amazing at a good price.
  • these speakers sound fantastic and the price is amazing.
  • You may think that because the price of these speakers are cheap that they must be cheap speakers.
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Reviews around quality (4.43 of 5)

  • The sound quality for the front and surrounds is very good
  • These speakers are small but give a good quality sound.
  • the only fault I found was the center speaker, it lacks the sound quality for movie or tv dialog
  • The sound quality and punch of these things is hard to describe given their relatively small size
  • Its sound quality was so disappointing both for movies and music
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Reviews around receiver (4.40 of 5)

  • I am using these speakers with a Denon 3D capable receiver.
  • Onkyo NR509 is the cheapest network receiver that will go well
  • Big difference is the receiver is setting crossovers for the speakers as opposed to the Bose module doing it
  • Upgraded to a nice Yamaha surround receiver with WIFI and Blue tooth and with these speakers?
  • When coupled with a decent surround sound receiver (I have a Pioneer)these speakers can't be beat
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Reviews around system (4.37 of 5)

  • My Setup:-Speakers: Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System
  • The Energy 5.1 Take Classic speakers sound as good as the expensive Polk system I had previously, and cost about half as much.
  • The speakers are small and can't produce the range and quality of sound that you will find in an expensive, full size system
  • Best 5.1 system for the money - sounds much more expensive
  • Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System has a Big Sound in a very small package.
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Reviews around size (4.21 of 5)

  • These were the perfect size and right price, have great sound, and look fantastic.
  • The speakers are a nice compact size, look great and sound even better
  • The subwoofer literally shakes my living room (medium size with 10 foot ceilings) while not even near half volume
  • This well matched speaker system produces great sound for its compact size.
  • The speakers are small and can't produce the range and quality of sound that you will find in an expensive, full size system
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Reviews around finish (4.20 of 5)

  • The looks of the small speakers are pretty good and black glossy finish looks contemporary
  • They look nice (though the piano black finish really shows dust if you don't keep it clean) and they sound great
  • First off, the speakers come in a nice glossy black finish which blends in very well with my furniture
  • the speakers look nice, glossy black finish as advertised and sound ok until now, still they need to break in
  • My only criticism of the set is the gloss black finish, which I know is very popular right now
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Reviews around music (4.17 of 5)

  • These sound great for movies, music is very good, but not AS good as movies.
  • Now I have to explain to guests that my speakers aren't broken, just poor quality, when they rattle playing music.
  • The center speaker is amazing, you really can hear the actors voices clearly over loud music or effects
  • Music is fantastic, and movies are unbelievably more lively
  • I like loud music and these little gems can kick out the jams.
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Reviews around look (4.03 of 5)

  • only quibble is that the finish is a tad cheap looking.
  • I WAS initially concerned about my choice of speakers after setting them up because they sounded thin and flat; although they did sound better than the 85w cheap-o set I replaced them with, there was no depth
  • but the shiny piano black paint is great looking, the speakers themselves with the aluminum cones are also very pleasing to the eyes to look at
  • I WAS initially concerned about my choice of speakers after setting them up because they sounded thin and flat; although they did sound better than the 85w cheap-o set I replaced them with, there was no depth
  • They have a great looking piano black finish; they definitely don't look cheap
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Reviews around product (3.99 of 5)

  • i have connected up with Sony STRDN1030, the receiver is a great product from Sony
  • This is a great product for the price, have been using it for almost a year
  • You can't really enjoy this product to its full potential
  • Overall a great product for a great price, at least for a "normal" person like me.
  • The product sounds very good, the sub was great considering its size
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Reviews around bass (3.65 of 5)

  • The bass from the sub woofer literally will rattle my windows if I crank it up
  • however there had been some private reviewers that claimed the bass was weak.
  • and I'm very satisfied with the clear sound and great bass
  • Excellent sound from such a small system, the woofer has nice deep bass
  • Clean, Crisp sound with very comfortable Bass management
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Reviews around set (3.41 of 5)

  • All the reviews I read said the set exceeds much more expensive sets and they were right
  • All in all, a fantastic set of speakers at an affordable price
  • These speakers all sound great as a set and I got a great deal on the CF-30
  • This set of speakers sound great for home theater at reasonable levels.
  • Overall, this is a great set of speakers at an unbelievable price.
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Reviews around wall (2.54 of 5)

  • The "L" brackets worked, but I had to mount them upside down in order for the mounting holes to match up.
  • For home theatre, this system is powerful enough to shake the walls of my 25x 20 basement when the system is at half the volume
  • Once I took the speakers from the box, I immediately installed them on the wall and in the ceiling (easy!!
  • If we were to turn up the volume very much it could literally shake the walls during loud parts of movies like thunder or explosions etc
  • But it doesn't bode well for how these might hold up in the long run, especially reading that others have had the rears come unglued from wall-hanging speakers.
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Reviews around recommend break (2.12 of 5)

  • I previously had very expensive b&w speakers and thought i would never buy anything else, but i decided to try these primarily for a home theater
  • The binding posts can accomodate 14g wire and r compatible with most speaker mounts
  • A great C/P value, a compact size and an amazing sound.
  • And yes, I did observe the recommended break-in period.
  • The binding posts can accomodate 14g wire and r compatible with most speaker mounts
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Reviews around press (1.80 of 5)

  • I love these speakers and believe you'd be hard pressed to find something of equivalent quality for this price
  • If, like me, you have space issues when it comes to audio equipment, you would be hard pressed to find better.
  • A great C/P value, a compact size and an amazing sound.
  • The binding posts can accomodate 14g wire and r compatible with most speaker mounts
  • If you are looking for a set of small 5.1 surround speakers, you would be hard pressed to beat these at any price.
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Reviews around hour break (1.75 of 5)

  • The instruction manual recommends a 50 hour break in period
  • Keep in mind, there is a 50 hour break-in period for these speakers.
  • The instruction manual recommends a 50 hour break in period
  • The speakers say they have a 50 hour break in period and I can't imagine them sounding much better once they reach that point
  • It requires a 50 hour break in period that took a few days for me.
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Reviews around window (1.24 of 5)

  • The bass from the sub woofer literally will rattle my windows if I crank it up
  • If you wanted to pump this puppy up because you want to rattle the windows, go right ahead and crank it to 12
  • The powered sub woofer will rattle the windows if need be, but luckily there is a control to turn it down to perfect
  • all 5 take classic set to small with volume limit set close to max to get mostly highs with the two towers set too large for both highs n
  • Bass was good, really good, but a 200 watt 8" sub isn't going to shake your neighbors windows.
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  • Style:Home Theatre 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
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  • Patented Convergent Source Module 3-inch poly-titanium woofer and .75-inch hyperbolic aluminum-dome tweeter
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  • Stylish high gloss black finish across all components
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  • Amazing deep bass from 200-watt subwoofer
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  • 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 speakers Patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround woofers create high efficiency, low distortion An aluminum dome tweeter for sonic accuracy Front 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 Technologies Convergent 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 Specifications Frequency Response - Sat: 115Hz-20KHz; Center: 110Hz-20KHz; Subwoofer: 33Hz-150Hz +/- 3dB Crossover Point - 2.9 kHz Sensitivity - 89dB Power Handling - Sat & Center: 100 Watts; Subwoofer: 200 Watts Recommended Amplifier Power - 20 - 100 Watts RMS (continuous) Impedance - 8-ohm compatible Subwoofer Variable Low Pass Filter - 40Hz-150Hz @ 18dB/octave Tweeter - ¾-inch (19 mm) Hyperbolic™ aluminum-dome Woofer - Sat & Center: 3-inch poly-titanium; Sub: 8" IM Cone with Patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround Dimensions (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 lbs Maximum 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 Magazine Review 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 See all Product description #productDescription { color: #333333; word-wrap: break-word; font-size: small; line-height: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px 0em 25px; } #productDescription_feature_div > h2.default { color: #CC6600; font-size: medium; margin: 0 0 0.25em; } #productDescription_feature_div > h2.books { color:#333 !important; font-size:21px !important; line-height: 1.3; padding-bottom: 4px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; } #productDescription_feature_div > h2.softlines { color:#333 !important; font-size:21px !important; line-height: 1.3; padding-bottom: 4px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; } #productDescription > p, #productDescription > div, #productDescription > table { margin: 0 0 1em 0; } #productDescription p { margin: 0em 0 1em 1em; } #productDescription h3 { font-weight: normal; color: #333333; font-size: 1.23em; clear: left; margin: 0.75em 0px 0.375em -15px; } #productDescription table { border-collapse: inherit !important; margin-bottom: 0; } #productDescription table img { max-width: inherit !important; } #productDescription table td { font-size: small; vertical-align: inherit !important; } #productDescription ul li { margin: 0 0 0 20px; } #productDescription ul li ul { list-style-type: disc !important; margin-left: 20px !important; } #productDescription ul ul li { list-style-type: disc !important; margin-left: 20px !important; } #productDescription > ul ul li { list-style-type: disc !important; } #productDescription ul li ul li { margin: 0 0 0 20px; } #productDescription .aplus p { margin: 0 0 1em 0; } #productDescription small { font-size: smaller; } #productDescription.prodDescWidth { max-width: 1000px } P.when('jQuery').execute(function($){ $("#productDescription table").each(function() { var width = $(this).attr('width'); if (width) width += 'px'; else width = 'auto'; $(this).css('width', width); var padding = $(this).attr('cellpadding'); if (padding) padding += 'px'; else padding = '0px'; $(this).css('padding', padding); }); });