Energy Take 5 Pack 5CH Home Theater Speaker System $150
 

ENERGY 5 Pack Home Theater Speaker System
$149.99
$299.99
with Promo Code
NEMKTCHOME5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6882269004

Energy Take 5 5-Channel Home Theater Speaker System $150 + Free Shipping
 

Newegg has Energy Take 5 5-Channel Home Theater Speaker System on sale for $199.99 - $50 promo code NEMKTCHOME5 = $149.99. Shipping is free. Thanks Selma

May want to put the model 'Take 5' in the title to have peoples deal alert to go off.

I have the old silver version of these and they are worth every penny I paid for them.

What do you guys think about these speakers paired with this [newegg.com] receiver? Plus some subwoofer to be determined later. Think there will be any better deals for a similarly priced system closer to Black Friday?

Cnet.com has nothing but great things to say about this speaker set. Do your self a favor and buy them, i am going to.

I have been wanting a surround sound setup for a while now and may jump on this, but can someone answer a noob question for me?

Do I need to purchase a receiver to go with it? If I don't need one, is it still optional? I want the best sound possible with the setup.

haha yes of course you need a receiver..otherwise....where do you think you can hook it up to have sound output???? cuz surely your TV wont have em..

this set is just for the speakers

I thought the home theater systems already come with a receiver, so I wanted to make sure whether or not that was the case. Dang, another $250 or so on top of the speakers is pretty pricey...

this is a good price haven't seen lower this whole year!

nah thats like the bare minimum in reality though for anything of decent quality.
I think you can score a receiver for as low as 89 right now though using the onkyo refurb site for a 5.1 set up. onkyo refurbs are like new and it should be about the right receiver to pair up with these, nothing phenomenal but sufficient.

There was a deal a week ago for the same price after coupon code. $199 plus $50 off coupon.

Great price. Just paired this with a Sony 7.1 receiver last week for my friend. The sound quality really is excellent!

Have these speakers set up with a Onkyo TX-NR609 and an Onkyo Sub, I absolutely love it.

These speakers with Yahmaha YMC-500 [newegg.com] receiver is a great combo to use as computer speaker if you're interested in low power usage (around 30w). Newegg was running this combo quite often last year which was when I bought it but no longer available now.

Would these work as rear speakers or can someone recommend some rear speakers that will be wall mounted? I have JBL speakers up front, a sub and a center. I already have 12 gage speaker wire run for 2 rear speakers. Room size is 16 long 13 or 14 wide.

Looking not to exceed $200 or $250 for the pair. I currently have the Onkyo RC360 receiver.

Thanks

This vs z5500? o-o

Pulled the trigger on this last week at the same price. Added a $100 Polk 10" Sub. Looking for a $200 receiver to pair with them. Nice little $450-500 entry level upgrade from my soundbar/sub. Repped.

I have these paired with a Denon reciever and the matching subwoffer (note the sub does not come with these).

These are excellent if you want something better than the cheap "Home Theater In a Box" speakers but are doing it on a budget. I'd say you'd need to look in the $300 range to get speakers that are better. These are definitely the best in the lower-mid range market.

They are also small enough to be unobtrusive (about the size of a big-gulp cup) and look quite nice with a shiny black exterior.

Any particular recs on a budget sub/receiver?

As far as receivers go, that Yamaha is a great cheap entry 5.1 receiver. We have one right now and it works great and gives most people all of the features they need. Haven't heard these speakers though so I can't speak to their performance.

Even at that combined price, you sir are at the EXTREME low end of price/performance when it comes to even average home theaters. If that combo is too much for you, consider not worrying about a home theater/surround setup and just enjoy your TV.

what to use to hand these? The keyholes are non-standard =(

have 2 sets of these
1 my home
1 my exs home gonna buy again so i can have a true 7.2 setup with onkyos receivers at both homes now just need 2 decent 100 dollar sale 10 inch subs and im set

oh forgot to mention worth the 150 price but im gonna see if they drop to 99 on bf i think they did 2-3 years ago

pretty much any budget HT speakers paired with a receiver would massacre the logitech offerings, I'm just surprised that this isn't common knowledge

I don't know if I'd say EXTREME low end price/performance. You can easily do much worse with a cheap HTIB like this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+...Id=9770715

Those speakers with a yamaha receiver is a few notches up above the crap on the market.

These speakers have received rave reviews across the board.

Sorry, been using logitech speakers since I was like six :P. And the boss speakers we have in our living room back in 2002 (5.1) which cost 5x as much as my z5500 IMO sounds worse than them.

For subwoofer, Polk Audio PSW10 for $100. Great reviews on cnet and amazon.
I ordered 1 on Amazon a few days ago when the price was $90 and I also bought the Energy speakers last week at $150. I am now waiting for a good deal on a receiver with Airplay.

I have large towers and thinking about picking these up. Im afraid they wont sound as nice as my primus speakers. Reason for picking these up, want to make my living room less clutter.

not saying anything bad about these speakers, but if you shouldn't base your reviews on cnet. cnet gets their money handed by companies they review to favor them. aside from that, they don't give really good reviews

if anyone is on the fence, don't be, these are great speakers and at this price, an absolute steal. check any reputable website for a review (cnet, avsforums, plenty of other audio sites), they are always in the top echelon for "budget" speakers. i put it in quotes because they definitely don't sound budget at all

anyone know if these speakers (including the center speaker) would be compatible with a wall mount from monoprice [monoprice.com] ?

I have a small apartment so I've always had a Sony soundbar {SS-MCT100) with subwoofer to go with my Bravia XBR4 TV. But I am ready to try the 5.1 thing now to see what the fuss is all about :) Though the soundbar is average, the subwoofer isnt bad. Could I use the subwoofer that came with the soundbar with these speakers? That would just leave me needing a receiver.

Your deal is always attractive for me. Thanks OP!

- no prob. "* Two speaker mount styles. Two hole mount and single bolt style. Can be attached to single mounting hole speakers, keyhole type mounting hole speakers, and 2/4 mounting hole speakers."

looking at the images, though, you may need to be aware of how the wire attaches to the speaker so you don't trap it with the back plate.

short answer- yes.

:bump:

how this compares to Sony SAVS310 5.1ch 100W/ch? Lower cost with an additional sub
http://slickdeals.net/f/5371024-S...e-Shipping

Anyone?

My guess is that you are trading off worse quality speakers for the addition of a subwoofer. As you can see above, most people getting these also have a separate sub.

If anyone in Houston is interested in an unopened set with or without a Pioneer SW-8 subwoofer, there is a set on Craigslist that is unopened for a slight discount from this price.

how HT-S5400 - 7.1-Channel Home Theater Package ONKYO set compares to this in term of sound?
I am new to HT and don't think I can pull all separate deals together like speakers + sub + Rcvr.
As a SDer, dont want to compromise much on sound as well :woot:

According to online figures, it uses the same 1/4" - 20 threaded mounts as my Energy CB-5. So...

Short answer: Yes

Long Answer:
Yes, the takes are only ~3 lbs so it should be fine. Do note that these mounts are quite terrible; my CB-5s (the Takes' big brother) are 6-7lbs, way short of the 3lb limit and the hinge no longer works because it's "too heavy". It's being propped up by some cut up chopsticks.

. .

Awesome deal. Loved it from cnet when I saw it.

newbie question, please bear with me. I googled, but didn't get the answer. Could anyone please tell me what type of speaker wires should I buy to hook up a receiver with these speaker? Do I buy to buy some banana plug to go with the wires? Does a subwoofer use the same kind of wire/ plugs or the sub uses different wires to connect to the receiver? thanks a lot in advance. It will be great if I can be provided with some links to good quality products most of your experts use

Queue the usual questions. We should create a wiki that can be posted every time this deal comes up...which is like once a week.

Had these paired with an Energy 10" subwoofer for about a decade now. Excellent choice for introductory Home Theater. After having bought two Home Theater in a Box solutions (one from Sony, and another I don't remember) and eventually finding them wanting (cheap speakers failing, etc.) these sounded very good and are attractive, compact and relatively inexpensive. I used speaker wire that you can buy pretty much anywhere, and you can always get banana plugs from someplace cheap like Monoprice (see video at link for basics):

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

Had these before I installed in wall Polk speakers. They are truly great speakers.

Please, please some audio expert tells me should I get this or Sony SAVS310 5.1 Speaker Package for $129.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applic...CatId=5680

Nice set of speakers. I bought them 2-3 years ago.

I have these. LOVE them! Paired mine with a Pioneer VSX-1121. Awesome. I also have the Energy sub as well.

i have 40 in ch toshiba LCD TV, sound has been nothing but terrible, no bass( i know cos it is too thin) will this work and good deal?

it's a STEAL! cmon man! seriously!

Great Speakers. I bought these when Newegg had the same deal about 8 months ago and I haven't regretted it. Paired with a BIC 12-Inch woofer (bit overkill) and a Onkyo receiver and they sound awesome. Get em while they last!

so you need to buy anything else ? i got 40 inch lcd toshiba tv and needed better sound.

Are you talking about the Sony's or Take Five?

this one is incomplete package? I heared you need something called receiver and that's not included?

wish this included receiver too(complete lcd tv sound system)

Well, I have Poineer Receiver, but when I was going through reviews on Amazon and Tiger direct about Sony Speakers, they are terrible, also the sound quality of Sony speakers arent good when it comes to bass. The only thing good about Sony speakers are looks.

I believe I would go with take five energy because I will have separate sub-woofer later when it comes in deal.

it is useless without receiver, so get the sony one
buy complete package bro, sony one is steal

What is a good subwoofer to match this set? Any particular spec I should be looking for when trying to match a subwoofer with a set of speakers?

Thanks Selma... been waiting for these. Unfortunately I was always looking for the Take 5 Classic 5.1, but I will just pick up a subwoofer. I have a Yamaha Aventage RX-A800, any thoughts on a good sub for under $150?

Anyone think the Sony SAVS310 system is better than these?

can i use them outdoors, in a covered porch?

If sound quality isn't your first consideration then maybe the Sony would be adequate. Then again you can pick up a used non HDMI receiver off craigs cheap these days to run the Energy's. And a sub as well.

Check craigslist for a sub. Good deals can be found. A BIG NO on the Sony's being better than the Energy's. Assuming these Energy's are the same quality they have been for years. But seeing as Energy is part of the Audiovox group now...all bets are off. :(

Lol at the person recommending the sony speakers..

Anyone know of a deal on one with some tower speakers?

mini binding posts?
 

What is a "mini binding post"? Can you use standard size banana plug connectors?

I was trying to determine the same thing but according to wikipedia, it looks like a binding post will accept most (all?) connections.

specifically the article says

Go to your local best buy, ask for last year's model of that receiver, you'll thank me ;)

I have these and love them. Paired with a good sub, can't go wrong.

Does anyone have a receiver and subwoofer they recommend to compliment these? I"ve seen a few tossed around so far which is good, but am looking for more options.

How much should I look to pay for each of these?

I am looking to set up a cheap system for small dance parties with my friends in my basement. Last time i hooked up my speaker set with the onkyo reciever to play loud music for some time, my receiever started overheating and started shutting down. Any ideas how can avoid overheating?

Amazing speakers. picked them up back in spring when they were this price and they're worth every penny. i even matched it with the matching ESW-C10 subwoofer that was 50% off at that time. i have it setup with a 10 year old onkyo receiver that pushes basic DD5.1 and it sounds amazing.
300 dollar speaker system that sounds like a 3000 dollar setup.

edit: the amp for the woofer went out after two months, but Klipsch sent me a new one free of charge. a 10min swap of the board and i was back in business.

I just got a svs PB12-NSD for 350 shipped from Craigslist.

onkyo reciever rc-260 a few years old i paid approx 250 should be cheaper now
i have 2 subs a 10 inch polk approx 120 or a 10 klisp 99 if u message me back ill get the actual model #s leaving for worl right now
hope this helps:bounce:

hmm, seems like a good deal, but noted these have worse lower end frequency response (down to only 110hz) than the RC-Minis (80hz), and the Minis are actually slightly smaller. Speaking as an owner of RC-Micros (150hz, but probably half the size or less, why I bought them & accepted the compromise), this is a big deal. I bought the Micros because I needed the small physical size. If I could accommodate speakers twice as big, based upon what I know -- and I'd do more research to confirm it -- I think I'd get the Minis (or something else), not these, if you can find them even at a bit higher price (i think they have been?). As for these speakers, as you will see if you search they have been sold at this price many times, e.g. this one, and many more (and they usually get only like ~3 thumbs up when they do hit this price)

Given that, seems an odd choice as a FP deal to me, just a "business as usual" sale price for these competent, but no where near spectacular, speakers. Just food for thought..

Speaker wires come in all sized, but I've read somewhere that if the distance from the receiver to the speaker is more than 25ft then it's best to use 14 gauge wires, otherwise, 16 gauge should be more than enough.
The speakers can handle the 14 gauges.

Thanks a lot for the reply from a2bondfn and theMas3r Repped.

Yes, they can. Mine are all wired with banana plugs.

Someone else asked what to use to mount the speakers, I used these -

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...01_s03_i00

On the rear speakers. No complaints. I didn't mount the front and center as they are on the entertainment center.

I was thinking of getting the below 5.1 Definitive set, which is $100 more but includes an 8" sub. They have great reviews too... any suggestions?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6882325104

I own both set ups. The Z5500, for 249.99, is a decent speaker set. The sub woofer is good but not the best. It isn't "punchy" it does give you big vibrating base, think of the subs guys have in the trunks of their car kind of base. The 5 satellites are crap, they do produce sound but lack mid range so they are mostly a tweeter, and for the application is poor at best.

The take 5 are a beautiful sound producing speaker and for the price of 149.99 is a steal. If you put the other 100.00 towards any sub you may find here on slickdeals, you'll have an awesome 5.1 set up, minus a receiver.

For the original price of 249.99 the Z5500 is mediocre in today's market, especially since they price out at nearly 400.00 or more and can only be found on eBay (I know because I sold a set for 400.00 :omg:). Go with the take 5's, you'll be a happy camper.

The Take 5 speakers are a great set of speakers. I bought the Energy Take Classic 5.1 (essentially the same but with the subwoofer) last year and have been happy with my purchase since.

Frequency response isn't the only measurement of quality of the speaker, otherwise your Energy Micro would automatically fall into one of the worst Sat speaker.

As long as you have a capable subwoofer that can fill the frequency gap nicely, Sat speaker with higher frequency response will do just fine. It's the quality of the driver and tweeter that counts, I think Energy excel in that.

Theses speaker produce nice and crisp sound. These speaker can't produce low frequency sound. So without any subwoofers it won't be a good setup . With that being said, I bought a set of it with esw-v8 a few year ago and I loving it. I PAID $450 FOR THE SET AND IT WORTH EVERY PENNY.

I understand that. My point was to counterbalance all the raves about what fantastic speakers these are in the thread by pointing out that there is actually a very similiar sized set of speakers even in the Energy line that are better. I chose frequency range to illustrate this in one way, but there are plenty of comparisons of the takes and the RC-Mini out there on the web that will say it in subjective terms, since that is what you say is relevant. And the other point was to share that these speakers for $150 at newegg have been posted repeatedly in SD in the recent past at this price by Selma, and everyone collectively yawned, so I don't know why it's suddenly some FP level deal this time.

In for one. Thanks OP. I saw this on my inbox but didn't pay it any mind. Nothing but good (legitimate) reviews. I'm curious how it will compare to my existing more expensive system.

Now to look for a sub and receiver. My existing is an Onkyo.

no get these ive bought 2 sets 1 for me 1 for ex
one of the better deals ive gotten and they hold their price well same price 3years ago
for 100 you can get a good polk or kilsph 10inch sub
trust me :D

My two cents on a number of the posts in this thread, some of which already have good responses but I'll chime in anyway:

1) It's almost always better to buy speakers from manufacturers who only build speakers than from multi-faceted manufacturers (e.g. Sony)

2) There is a Polk PSW10 on Newegg for $100 and a Martin Logan Dynamo 300 sub on sale for $160. Neither will thump your chest but both would be a good match for this system. Then again if you want a 5 channel sytem with sub (i.e. a 5.1), there's also a Martin Logan system currently on sale at Newegg - marked down from $1,000 to $300. Yes its aother option in the mix . . . if it was me I'd probably go with the Energy's and the Polk sub.

3) Lots of good receivers out there in the $300 range. Mix these speakers with the Polk sub and an Onkyo/Yamaha/Denon (or possibly Pioneer) receiver in the 100W/channel range and for under $500 you will have a decent HT system. If you cheap out on the receiver you will limit your upgrade options. With a decent 7.1 receiver you could add floorstanding fronts and use the extra Energy speakers for front presence or rear surrounds.

4) Metal wallboard anchor screws hold my 20# Polks to the wall just fine. If you need to adjust the speaker angle get wall brackets, I've seen them on sale for less than $5 each.

5) Do an internet search for "cheap banana plugs". You won't have to look hard to find a certain company that sells them cheap. Unlike their name, they do not sell everyting at a single price (hint). My preference is banana plugs at the receiver end of the speaker wire, and spade lugs at the speaker end. Be careful with using bare wire at the binding bosts as a stray wire can short out your receiver.

6) 14 or even 16 gauge speaker wire will be fine for this sytem. I run nearly 75' of 14 gauge wire to my rear and side surrounds, and they are fine. If you upgrade to big floorstanding monsters you should go with higher gauge wire because it will make you feel better. Just don't spend much.

Onkyo receivers tend to run hot. Make sure it's well ventilated. If necessary point a fan at it, if the music is that loud you won't hear the fan anyway.

If you need an inexpensive sub to go with the take 5 set, for $19.99 the Insignia 6.5" sub would be an option. Just wait a bit and it will be on sale for this price soon. I let mine run all day yesterday. Tried it again today and it sounds even better. For $20 it's a hell of a deal and can be run wireless with the addition of the transmitter.

Ok, im not a huge fan of bass sound. Do ii really need a subwoofer to go with these? I dont play music that loud at all. But i watch alot of movies in true hd 7.1. Will i get true hd 7.1 with these speakers and receiver? Thanks

Yes, you will need a sub. These won't sound good with nothing on the low end. For 7.1 you would need a 7.1 capable receiver, 2 more speakers than this set offers and a sub.:confused:

Ok friend of mine said i dont really a sub because a sub just hurts my ears with the boom boom sound. And i cant stand it. He recommend a soundbar will do & it will rid of the all the wirings the speakers has. And i dont need a receiver either

A sub will just fill in the low range that these small speakers simply cannot handle. You don't have to buy some massive 12" sub for hundreds. A small, inexpensive sub will suffice, especially if you aren't wanting something that will really dig down deep and have the capability of being overpowering. A soudbar is just an upgrade over the TV speakers. Some do sound pretty good, but those can actually get pricey for what you are getting. I wouldn't get a soundbar.:shake:

A quality sub with adjustable output(almost all subwoofer can adjust) won't hurt your ears, it can actually sound very pleasant. Only when you turn the subwoofer too loud, or cheap, boomy subwoofers will hurt you ears.

But for a lot of consumers who aren't picky about sounds, soundbars are sufficient enough, that's why soundbars are created :nod: I wouldn't want soundbars though :shake:

My guess is that the bass sound that you're not a huge fan of is probably something like the low bass you often hear in rap music, or like that rumble in movies that shakes your walls. The speakers that produce that much bass are much, much larger than the 3" drivers in this system. There is a whole lot of important sound between the bass you don't like and the bass these speakers are capable of producing. Bottom line is that these speakers are designed to be matched with a sub which compensates for the small drivers in the "satellites".

To get your 7 channel sound you need 7 speakers (the .1 in 7.1 is the sub). This system only has 5 speakers. One way to get your extra two speakers is to buy some larger main speakers (e.g. the Energy EF-500 floor standing speakers for about $180). That will give you bass down to about 48 Hz and frees up two of the Take 5 speakers for rear surrounds.

If you change your mind about adding even more bass you can always add a sub.

Woot! It was time to upgrade our Cambridge Soundworks speakers. We have 4 MC50s and a MC150 center channel right now, but these Energy Take Classics will be a great upgrade for our small home theater room! Better frequency response, extra tweeter drivers, perfect for the new Onkyo NR609 I grabbed from the Club Onkyo deal on SD. Paired with a Velodyne VX10 in an 8x12 room and it's going to be LOUD.

I have a small apartment so I've always had a Sony soundbar {SS-MCT100) with subwoofer to go with my Bravia XBR4 TV. But I am ready to try the 5.1 thing now to see what the fuss is all about Though the soundbar is average, the subwoofer isnt bad. Could I use the subwoofer that came with the soundbar with these speakers? That would just leave me needing a receiver.

To the person wanting a soundbar, mine will soon be for sale :)

Is the subwoofer a separate box, or somehow integrated into the soundbar? I think you'd need a standalone sub to go with the Energy set and of course a receiver to power them all.

Has anyone wall mounted these seakers? Or shoukd I get the micro set if I really want to wall mount?
Also, do I need a sub????? Thnx!

Thanks for your response. It is a separate powered subwoofer. Attached is a pic of the hookups on the back panel. Will it work with the Energy 5s?

Energy Classic 5.1 vs Energy 5 + Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch. Which is better one in terms of sound quality?
 

Guys

Which one is better? Energy Classic 5.1 or Energy 5 + Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch.

Appreciate your response.

Got these with a Polk SW10 from Newegg last week. Full speaker set and sub for under $240 shipped? No sweat. The sound? Sweet....just so sweet!

I have mine mounted just fine. They are lighter than my old speakers I've had mounted in a moving RV for 4+ years. Just buy quality mounts. :D

Good deal, in for one. I've been on the lookout for some new speakers. These will be hooked up to my ancient Denon AVR-2500. It may not support Dolby Digital, but it works and sounds great. It does support the old analog Dolby Surround, with front and rear and center channels. Now I need a subwoofer.

Wow that's a fancy layout. Mine only has the coax input. Should work.

Great! Thanks and repped!

Whoa, Tiny!
 

I was seduced by the low price and perfect reviews. I didn't even bother looking at the specs! I just wanted a cheap but decent sound system to replace the Onkyo system that was originally in the bedroom. It was too big so I transferred the system to the living room.

I bought the Energy for the bedroom. I just purchased the 10" Polk Audio subwoofer today. Hopefully, I'll be able to find an Airplay equipped receiver to tie the system together. Lower than the Onkyo setup but that is a 7.1 THX.

Too late to test tonight. I'll post my opinion tomorrow.

First impression, looks well made. Does not look cheap at all. Ooh, shiny! Love the speaker wire binding posts. Not the cheaper spring loaded terminals. The 16 gauge wire is perfect for this.

Needs some serious advice. Sorry i am a newbie in this topic. I got these speakers and now checking craiglist for a decent receiver. Would you guys tell me which one will be better: Yamaha Receiver RX-V371 or a Onkyo, TX-SR605 (S)? THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

My yamaha speakers have been looking kinda ratty after about 5 years of abuse...

In for a set, thanks OP.

I havent owned either of those recievers, but I have owned both yamaha and onkyo receivers. I dont think you can go wrong either way, but I have always liked onkyo. Sorry, not the best advice.

Well, it's $150 yet again (this is like the 8th time this year?) at newegg, with code. EMCJJNJ86. lol, time to put it on FP again, mods!

Instead of checking out craigslist, why don't you check out the clearance center at Best Buy? Thanks to a post here (somewhere), I found great discount of discontinued high end AV receivers.The difference between the 2011 models and 2012 is usual so insignificant, not worth paying the extra $200-400 premium. And this is coming from a guy (me) that (used to) always buy the latest and greatest.

Just make sure you do your research again and again before buying.

I have always loved Onkyo as well and have a few of them over the years. However, Apple's Airplay has taken over my life and Onkyo receivers still don't have that capability for some reason. Denon, Yamaha, Pioneer Elite, and Marantz all have that capability.

Hard to suggest a unit for the original query because it depends on what feature is important to him. For general recommendations, I rely on Amazon (and Newegg) reviews. Take every review with a grain of salt.

Thank you