Energy Take Classic System 5.1 Home Theater System $300 + Free Shipping

I don't get why people buy these 5.1 sets, with the 5 speakers all the same, and mediocre subs. Why do you want/need the rear speakers the same as the front? And has any of these sets EVER had a really good sub in them (which gets only more important when you are talking smaller speakers)? Granted I bought the Energy Micro 5.0 set myself, but I didn't actually use it that way. I didn't use the center at all, I used the 4 satellites as two pairs of rear speakers on two 5.1 sets I assemble by buy 4 V.Mini speakers, as I could find them for < $100 each, and two V.mini center channels ($120 each was best I could do there), and two subs bought as standalone. Those micros are perfect for rears in surround sound, I actually prefer them for aesthetic reasons to more V.minis, or the takes in this deal.

Quote from deals2dream : I have Bostan Acoustics MCS100 5.1 system in my family room and paired with Onkyo 509 and sounds great. Are these speakers worth buying and replace what I have?? Appreciate your suggestion.

This looks like more of a lateral move in my opinion. I've had the take 5s before, and while they are decent little speakers, they probably won't be much better than your BA system. The satellites frequency range are very similar. The Energy system has a better sub, but it's not fantastic by any means. If you're looking to upgrade your setup, I would get a better sub first and then transition to bookshelf speakers across the front stage. You can use 2 of the BA satellites for surround. If size is a concern, then I would stay with the BA speakers and go with a better sub.

As I said, I used to own the 5.0 setup. I paired them with a Mirage Prestige S10 sub (great little sub) and thought they were decent. If you need small speakers, these are nice. Otherwise, I'd wait for the next Pioneer Andrew Jones speaker sale from Newegg and get something with a little more "umph" for the money.

For people looking to buy this set, I'd like to echo what others are saying regarding the sub. You could wait for the next $130 sale at Newegg for the 5.0 set and spend a few bucks more for a much better sub. I completely understand if space limitations are a concern. But if you want quality audio, spending a few bucks more on a separate sub can do wonders for the low end frequencies.

Also, if space isn't a concern and you're fine with bookshelf speakers....do it. The best move I've made in my home audio setup was transitioning from a all-in-one satellite system to bookshelf speakers and a "real" sub.

Quote from nmr1723 : For people looking to buy this set, I'd like to echo what others are saying regarding the sub. You could wait for the next $130 sale at Newegg for the 5.0 set and spend a few bucks more for a much better sub.

Newegg hasn't carried the 5.0 set for awhile. Not sure if we'll see these for that price again unless they normally just show up out of nowhere. Amazon still has it but it has been floating around $200 for a little while now. Meanwhile, the 5.1's have been on sale a few times since the last 5.0.

Quote from D_Nyholm : I was looming at these to replace my theater setup that I am going to move to a dedicated theater room. I wonder if these will be a decent replacement for occasional ambiance music and movies listened to at close to reference levels? I was going to forego the sub and use my current Velodyne 12 and use my receiver to maybe cut some more lows out of the satellites so I might be able to get some more volume...

For reference levels they should be good w/o distortion.

Quote from deals2dream : I have Bostan Acoustics MCS100 5.1 system in my family room and paired with Onkyo 509 and sounds great. Are these speakers worth buying and replace what I have?? Appreciate your suggestion.

I don't know much about your Bostons but it looks to be more of a lateral move. The Energys may sound "better", but I doubt that much better for you to replace what you already have. If I were you, just keep what you have. If you needed another small set on the budget, then I would pick these up.

Quote from foxiness : picked the 5.0 for $140 and a klipsch sub-10 for 170. 10 bucks more for a way better sub

Sub, maybe on a pure spec basis. Now the best way to know how much better (if any) is to compare this Klispch sub with the stock. For the price you've got, you can eliminate the price factor. All I can say is I have this set with the stock sub. I also have a few other subs (the Energy s10.3 and a Velodyne, for example) that I tried with just these Energy speakers. The s10.3 had a little more oomph at a good crossover but the Velodyne kind of drowned the sound just to get a little more thump (great tight bass, but you can hear it "outside" of the speakers, which is not natural). With the stock sub I don't have to worry about these settings-- they go together just fine naturally. They might not go as deep as say the Velodyne, but they are just fine for what I use the set for. So as long as you like your Klispch pairing with the Energy, you're good as well!

These speakers rock. Worth every penny.

However I don't think this deal is that slick. You can get the 5.0 package for $150 and get the Polk sub for $80. Unless you have to have matching brands not worth the $70 more. That's $70 to spend on other stuff.

Quote from aerodynamics : Also Monoprice rebadge of these speakers here [monoprice.com]. $248.71 + shipping. OOS at the moment but they always have a 10-20% off coupon floating around and I'm pretty sure there will be one around Easter.

They share some components but they are not the same set.

Quote from stp6435 : So what kind of receivers are you using with these? Or whic receivers perform well with these?

I am using a Sony STRDN1030 WiFi and Bluetooth receiver. I like it and sounds great with these speakers.

Quote from venhith : These are not all that great of speakers. They are good for someone who just wants a step up from the speakers built in to their TV or have an apartment where its unrealistic to have Real home theater speaker setup. If you value watching movies or listening to music, do yourself a favor and save a few more dollars and buy a real setup.

Ok lets hear your expert advice... because these speakers are amazing at this price.

For those who already owned this system, what kind of wall mounts you'd suggest for these speakers? Thank you.

I bought the Take 5.0 system at $250 and have been more than pleased. I paired it with Denon 1612 and Bic F12. I dont know how loud yall like to listen to movies but the speakers paired with the sub is more than loud enough for anyone 8-15 feet away. I guess if you are 30 feet away from the TV and speakers then yes, these might not put out enough sound. At resonable TV viewing distances these speakers do a great job. I cant speak for the sub though

i got these speakers and 2 extra (had to buy another 5.0 set and sell the rest) for a 7.1 system. Properly calibrated with Audyssey MultEQ XT and a BIC Acoustech PL-200, they are fantastic in a medium sized room

Get a good receiver with a calibration device and you are good to go

Quote from theMast3r : For those who already owned this system, what kind of wall mounts you'd suggest for these speakers? Thank you.

http://www.monoprice.com/products...1&format=2

I feel that for the price you might as well go with the Jamo 426 Package and get a nice Sub to add on.

http://www.amazon.com/Jamo-426-HC...B003GGXGU6

Quote from theMast3r : For those who already owned this system, what kind of wall mounts you'd suggest for these speakers? Thank you.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...UTF8&psc=1

I have these. No complaints, other than the price of course.