Best Reviewed
Home Theater Speakers
- Budget home-theater speakers Yamaha NS-SP1800 *Est. $120
- Best value home-theater speakers Energy Take Classic 5.1 *Est. $400
- Best home-theater speakers Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 *Est. $800
- Compact home-theater speakers Cambridge Audio Minx S215 *Est. $800
- High-end home theater speakers Definitive Technology ProCinema 800 *Est. $1200
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- Great sound quality
- Great value
- Uncolored sound reproduction
- Excellent performance with music
- Small "sweet spot" for best sound quality
- Sound quality decreases at high volume levels
Headbangers and those who like to hear their music and movies in the next area code will likely be better served by beefier and more expensive home theater speakers. For everyone else, experts say the Energy Take Classic delivers incredible sound quality, especially considering the price. Critics are especially bowled over by the system's ability to deliver sound without adding coloration of its own. Reviews also say that the Take Classic's competence in reproducing music makes it a natural pick for those who use their home theaters for more than watching movies. The Hsu Research Performance 1 home theater system (*Est. $500) is another well-regarded pick at this price point. That system adds an additional rear surround for 6.1-channel sound. However, reports say that setup is a little tricky for some listening rooms and Hsu Research only sells directly, not through retailers (though a 30-day return policy is offered). Though the system itself is now discontinued, the satellites are still offered as the Energy Take Classic 5 Pack (*Est. $200), but you'll need to select a subwoofer on your own.
The Energy Take Classic has been extensively reviewed. The best report is at Playback magazine, where it is part of an eight home theater system roundup article. We also found great single-product reviews at a host of other sites, including Home Theater magazine, Audioholics.com, Home Theater & Sound and Sound & Vision. User reviews are limited, but some can be seen at Amazon.com.
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The Energy Take Classic is profiled as part of a two-part, eight-system article. While not a true shootout, best performers are identified by a Recommended tag, and these speakers make the grade. Discussion is satisfying, ratings are provided and what the reviewers look for is clearly spelled out.
Review: 5.1-Channel Speaker Systems Under $1500, Part II, Chris Martens, April 2008
The Energy Take Classic rates highly here, and earns a Reviewers' Choice award. Kevin East calls the home theater speaker system a superior performer and a superior value.
Review: Energy Take Classic Review, Kevin East, Jan. 2008
In this balanced review, J. Walker Clarke says that while the Energy Take Classic is not capable of shaking the walls of your house, it will outperform most comparable options for movies, and especially for music. He adds that the value "raises the bar for the competition."
Review: Energy Take Classic 5.1 Speaker System Review, J. Walker Clarke, Nov. 27, 2007
4. Sound & Vision MagazineDetails/Subscribe
In this relatively technical report, Ken Pohlmann finds some flaws with the Energy Take Classic, but is still impressed. He concludes that it should perform well in a small or moderately sized room.
Review: Test Report: Energy Take Classic Home Theater System, Ken C. Pohlmann, May 2008
5. Home Theater MagazineDetails/Subscribe
This richly detailed review of the Energy Take Classic includes both listening impressions and formal bench testing. Mark Fleischmann describes it as a "fine all-around performer."
Review: Energy Take Classic Speaker System, Mark Fleischmann, June 2008
6. Amazon.com
More than 40 users have weighed in on the Energy Take Classic so far, and all are pleased. No rating is below four stars, and all but two of the reviewers give it a perfect five out of five stars.
Review: Energy 5.1 Take Classic System, Contributors to Amazon.com
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