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erict · 02-13-2010, 12:24 PM

This is for my father who is not a picky person but wants surround sound now. Which one would you go with? I'm giving him an Energy sub (ESW-10). Working with a small budget.

Choice #1
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Choice #2
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(1) http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it..._c=site_search

Choice #3
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callas01 · 02-13-2010, 01:45 PM

Erict,

I think option 2 because they all have the same matching tweeter size, and driver size so they should match up well together. That would be my #1 I would say, not to mention the Bookshelfs and the Center on that option have a better frequency response so you can crossover at 80 hz still and keep the bass from localizing.

Zman2k2 · 02-13-2010, 04:08 PM

I'm going to agree with callas01 here. I would think you'll get better imaging from choice 2.

BigAl87 · 02-13-2010, 04:39 PM

Option 2 is your best option and is most definitely a higher end speaker than option 1 even if they are bookshelves with 4 inch drivers.

I heard both option 1 and 2 and they are much better quality speaker than option 1.

Option 3 is a nice Energy HTIB but will not come close to those Jamo bookshelves and because option 2 has a frequency response of 70hz up you can use the 80hz X-over point often looked for in HT setups.

Steve · 02-13-2010, 05:31 PM

Callas01 makes a good argument for option #2 and I have to agree with him.

erict · 02-13-2010, 05:55 PM

Well he ended up ordering the Energy take 5 classic. He just sold his Bose 10.2 and doesn't want towers again so Option #1 is out. He is not looking for that big theater sound most of us enjoy with our systems but a nice clear sound and thinks the Energy's will fit the bill. I liked the Jamo as well but think he will enjoy the Energy's too. The take 5 also have the same tweeter and driver size.

02-13-2010, 04:39 PM	#4
BigAl87 Contributor Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Corner Totem Rd. and Sugden Ave., Arcam Shire Home Theater Gallery:135 Blu-ray collection:359	Option 2 is your best option and is most definitely a higher end speaker than option 1 even if they are bookshelves with 4 inch drivers. I heard both option 1 and 2 and they are much better quality speaker than option 1. Option 3 is a nice Energy HTIB but will not come close to those Jamo bookshelves and because option 2 has a frequency response of 70hz up you can use the 80hz X-over point often looked for in HT setups. Last edited by BigAl87; 02-13-2010 at 04:42 PM.

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02-13-2010, 12:24 PM	#1
erict Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:In the country Home Theater Gallery:92 Blu-ray collection:7	Speaker suggestions This is for my father who is not a picky person but wants surround sound now. Which one would you go with? I'm giving him an Energy sub (ESW-10). Working with a small budget. Choice #1 http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it..._c=site_search Choice #2 (4) http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it..._c=site_search (1) http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it..._c=site_search Choice #3 http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it..._c=site_search Last edited by erict; 02-13-2010 at 12:27 PM.

02-13-2010, 01:45 PM	#2
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Erict, I think option 2 because they all have the same matching tweeter size, and driver size so they should match up well together. That would be my #1 I would say, not to mention the Bookshelfs and the Center on that option have a better frequency response so you can crossover at 80 hz still and keep the bass from localizing.

02-13-2010, 04:08 PM	#3
Zman2k2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:136 Trading Score:54	I'm going to agree with callas01 here. I would think you'll get better imaging from choice 2.

02-13-2010, 05:31 PM	#5
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	Callas01 makes a good argument for option #2 and I have to agree with him.

02-13-2010, 05:55 PM	#6
erict Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:In the country Home Theater Gallery:92 Blu-ray collection:7	Well he ended up ordering the Energy take 5 classic. He just sold his Bose 10.2 and doesn't want towers again so Option #1 is out. He is not looking for that big theater sound most of us enjoy with our systems but a nice clear sound and thinks the Energy's will fit the bill. I liked the Jamo as well but think he will enjoy the Energy's too. The take 5 also have the same tweeter and driver size.

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