Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System Review. 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.
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.
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 Rights
Energy 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
Wide and Constant
Dispersion
Low Distortion and
Resonance
Our patented Convergent Source Module (CSM) 3-inch
poly-titanium woofer and .75-inch hyperbolic aluminum-dome tweeter -the heart
of Energy speakers
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.
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
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.
Feature
4 gloss black 2-way Energy satellite speakers
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.
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 Rights
Energy 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.
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.
Feature
4 gloss black 2-way Energy satellite speakers
1 gloss black Energy center channel
200 watt Energy subwoofer with front firing port and 8"
driver and patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround(TM)
Perfect for a large or small space surround sound solution
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