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Energy Connoisseur CF-70 6.5" 300W 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Pair, Black, 1009477 B) on sale for $799.98 - $550.98 when you apply coupon code
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Details:
- Energy Connoisseur CF-70 3-way tower; black ash cabinet; 7-layer polyester gloss-black baffle
- Two 6.5" woofers with patented Ribbed Elliptical Surrounds; 5.5" midrange; aluminum-dome tweeter; Convergent Source Module
- 300 W peak; 34 Hz–20 kHz
- Dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts
Top Comments
Community Reviews
The CF 70 towers come across as a crisp, open sounding pair that excels at instrument separation and clear vocal placement, especially with Audyssey tuning. They can fill a small to medium room with strong output, and pairing them with a sub brings the low end closer to full range. The main tradeoff is that the bass does not reach true sub bass punch on its own, so a dedicated sub may still be needed for the deepest kick drum impact. A matching Energy center is also suggested for home theater use.
Common Questions (4)
The CF-70 can play loud and produce strong midbass, but it does not fully reach sub-bass punch. A dedicated .1 sub is recommended if you want truly full-range low end, especially for kick-drum impact or home theater.
These are not current-production speakers; they debuted in 2008 and were discontinued in 2013. That raises capacitor-age concerns for some buyers, but the recap issue is not confirmed as necessary from the comments alone.
Yes, you can use the CF-70s with an existing center like the Polk XT30 and see whether the tonal difference bothers you. For the best TV/movie dialogue performance, a matching Energy center such as the OB CC10 is the more direct pairing.
They sound crisp with a more open soundstage and make it easier to place voices and instruments. The tradeoff is less warmth than some older floorstanders, though they can still deliver strong output at moderate power.
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Unless you know yourself to be pathologically OCD, ignore the usual "timbre matching" superstition that still hangs around the neck of the audio world like a stinking albatross.
Google:
"Energy speakers are currently part of Premium Audio Company, LLC, under the Klipsch Group brand portfolio. Premium Audio Company was formerly owned by VOXX International, which was acquired by Gentex Corporation in April 2025. Thus, the ultimate current owner is Gentex."
And I am sure the Jamos are not any better, more likely worse.
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Unless you know yourself to be pathologically OCD, ignore the usual "timbre matching" superstition that still hangs around the neck of the audio world like a stinking albatross.
People go to the extreme and suggest using identical(timber matching) speakers for your LCRs for a reason!
A center is important because it's designed mainly for dialog.
Dialog is not the majority of sound in the average surround content imo.
https://www.adorama.com/used-ener...ausens10
Unless you know yourself to be pathologically OCD, ignore the usual "timbre matching" superstition that still hangs around the neck of the audio world like a stinking albatross.
Imagine your HT setup as a running-dominant NFL team. You wouldn't want to have the skinny 150lb guy who usually punts or kicks field goals playing fullback, right? 😄
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