The Official Energy Speakers Thread - Page 53 - Blu-ray Forum

4x12 · 12-31-2009, 04:48 PM

Hey Guys,

Just thought some of you might be interested in this... If your looking for
a great Energy Center Channel as an upgrade or just in need of one at a low price, check this one out.

Its the same unit I had with my Energy setup and it sounds incredible... at this price its a steal!!

browndk26 · 12-31-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by callas01

are you gonna get the C-50s? I hear they are starting to run out of them too.... soon there will be no more C series speakers out there...

If I waited to buy C-50's and couldn't get any, would polk Monitor 30's work well as surrounds with my Energy's?

callas01 · 12-31-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 4x12

Hey Guys,

Just thought some of you might be interested in this... If your looking for
a great Energy Center Channel as an upgrade or just in need of one at a low price, check this one out.

Its the same unit I had with my Energy setup and it sounds incredible... at this price its a steal!!

thanks 4x12, I know there was someone a couple pages back that had some C8's and I think he needed a center, perhaps he will see that post.

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Originally Posted by browndk26

If I waited to buy C-50's and couldn't get any, would polk Monitor 30's work well as surrounds with my Energy's?

Understand that surrounds don't have to match. The Monitors would do fine, and sound close enough that it wouldn't be an issue. However, in my experience, the Energys have better mid-range depth and detail. But really whatever you use for surrounds should be fine.

callas01 · 12-31-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x12

Hey Guys,

Just thought some of you might be interested in this... If your looking for
a great Energy Center Channel as an upgrade or just in need of one at a low price, check this one out.

Its the same unit I had with my Energy setup and it sounds incredible... at this price its a steal!!

looks like the guy i was thinking of was on here earlier today, so I PM'd him the link. He has C2's.

callas01 · 12-31-2009, 09:01 PM

Hey arrt

So I was at BB today to exchange a movie that I got for Xmas that I already own, and of course I had to stop in listen to some receivers. I listened to the Yamaha 765, Pioneer Elite 23, and a couple others just to hear them again, but nothing seriously. Cars was playing and I had them both at -18.5 and then at -10 and -4. They were outputting through Vienna Acoustics Bach's I believe... Or Mozarts, but either way, not my favorite speakers.

I really thought the Yamaha was holding its own with the Pio Elite. I am really thinking that I want to buy a Yamaha receiver now.... Oh and I told the wife what I was doing... she didn't say anything about it.

arrt vandelay · 12-31-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by callas01

Hey arrt

So I was at BB today to exchange a movie that I got for Xmas that I already own, and of course I had to stop in listen to some receivers. I listened to the Yamaha 765, Pioneer Elite 23, and a couple others just to hear them again, but nothing seriously. Cars was playing and I had them both at -18.5 and then at -10 and -4. They were outputting through Vienna Acoustics Bach's I believe... Or Mozarts, but either way, not my favorite speakers.

I really thought the Yamaha was holding its own with the Pio Elite. I am really thinking that I want to buy a Yamaha receiver now.... Oh and I told the wife what I was doing... she didn't say anything about it.

yeah, from the rx v765 and up i think yamaha got it right this year. i got mine last may for $425 from 6ave.com. i was trying to pick an rx v863 off of ebay, but got tired of getting beat out for them at the last minute. once i read the reviews of the 663 last year, i knew i was going yammy. it's really easy to use, has great reliability, doesn't get hot enough to fry an egg, and has the all important pre-outs just so you feel covered for the future...

4x12 · 12-31-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by callas01

looks like the guy i was thinking of was on here earlier today, so I PM'd him the link. He has C2's.

Cool. I hope he grabs this because this is a serious upgrade for a center channel. When I finally got mine I couldn't beleive the difference in tone, sound and clarity between this and the C-50 i had. Night and Day!!

callas01 · 12-31-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 4x12

Cool. I hope he grabs this because this is a serious upgrade for a center channel. When I finally got mine I couldn't beleive the difference in tone, sound and clarity between this and the C-50 i had. Night and Day!!

Well I think this guy was saying that he had his C2 bookshelf speakers for like 10 years and never for the center for it. Now for $50 it would be an awesome way to get the center channel he needs.

Thats right you were mix-matching different series of speakers... Too bad you found the CC1 so close to upgrading and not a few years before...

callas01 · 12-31-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by arrt vandelay

yeah, from the rx v765 and up i think yamaha got it right this year. i got mine last may for $425 from 6ave.com. i was trying to pick an rx v863 off of ebay, but got tired of getting beat out for them at the last minute. once i read the reviews of the 663 last year, i knew i was going yammy. it's really easy to use, has great reliability, doesn't get hot enough to fry an egg, and has the all important pre-outs just so you feel covered for the future...

Well that is good to know. Its really gonna come down to selling my Sony now. Its really the main factor in all of this at the moment. I really think I would rather the 765 at the moment, I like the sound and the added HDMI port... just in case, but either will be wonderful. I really didn't hear a difference between the 765 or the 1065 when I heard them today.

arrt vandelay · 01-01-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by callas01

Well that is good to know. Its really gonna come down to selling my Sony now. Its really the main factor in all of this at the moment. I really think I would rather the 765 at the moment, I like the sound and the added HDMI port... just in case, but either will be wonderful. I really didn't hear a difference between the 765 or the 1065 when I heard them today.

yeah, there's much of a diff b/t the two. i think the 1065 just has the upgraded gui. they're pretty much the same weight. there's a guy who reviewed both the 765 and 1065 on amazon and said you're better off w/ just the 765. i agree, especially for the price difference.

callas01 · 01-01-2010, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by arrt vandelay

yeah, there's much of a diff b/t the two. i think the 1065 just has the upgraded gui. they're pretty much the same weight. there's a guy who reviewed both the 765 and 1065 on amazon and said you're better off w/ just the 765. i agree, especially for the price difference.

I didn't think so when I was listening to them... at -18.5 dbs they sounded the same... I almost thought the 765 sounded louder. As far as GUI, its nice, but certianly not the make or break feature. Half the time I don't even use the GUI on my Sony, I just go in the old fashioned way.

arrt vandelay · 01-01-2010, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by callas01

I didn't think so when I was listening to them... at -18.5 dbs they sounded the same... I almost thought the 765 sounded louder. As far as GUI, its nice, but certianly not the make or break feature. Half the time I don't even use the GUI on my Sony, I just go in the old fashioned way.

the OSD on the 765 is straight from the 80s but gets the job done. -18.5db is pretty freaking loud in my room.

well happy new yrs to everyone. the peeps have finally left my house, and the 3 blue moons i've had tells me it's time for the sleep. getting old am i, i'm getting angry at the little whippersnappers outside setting off fireworks...

Cpt_Dylan_Hunt · 01-01-2010, 06:31 AM

hasdppy new yearss fuycykers hahsdfa?hr

callas01 · 01-01-2010, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by arrt vandelay

the OSD on the 765 is straight from the 80s but gets the job done. -18.5db is pretty freaking loud in my room.

well happy new yrs to everyone. the peeps have finally left my house, and the 3 blue moons i've had tells me it's time for the sleep. getting old am i, i'm getting angry at the little whippersnappers outside setting off fireworks...

yeah, on my Sony -18 and -24 is about where i watch most TV... I like things a little loud. However right now its 12:30 am and I am at -37 and can still hear the TV enough to hear the anouncers of the this replay of the houston-Air force bowl game.

callas01 · 01-01-2010, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cpt_Dylan_Hunt

hasdppy new yearss fuycykers hahsdfa?hr

Happy new years Everyone...

Capt Dylan... did you have to much Capt Morgans?

Lij · 01-01-2010, 07:26 AM

Happy New Years!

jomari · 01-01-2010, 03:48 PM

i kinda noticed, C-50s are a hidden gem nowadays, cant find em anywhere...

callas01 · 01-01-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jomari

i kinda noticed, C-50s are a hidden gem nowadays, cant find em anywhere...

did you try http://www.wwstereo.com they had a few just a week ago...

jomari · 01-01-2010, 04:05 PM

i knew you could help out callas...

hows the retailers reputation tho? im from the west coast so im not familiar with em.

by the way, i still think they're amazing speakers for their size.

callas01 · 01-01-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jomari

i knew you could help out callas...

hows the retailers reputation tho? im from the west coast so im not familiar with em.

by the way, i still think they're amazing speakers for their size.

I bought my C-300s from them and my single C-50. They were great. One of my C-300s were damaged when it came and they let me keep the damaged one until the new one showed up, then I sent the damaged one back to them and they paid for it all. They also let me buy just ONE C-50, and it showed up damaged and they sent me the other one fromt he same box, but shipped it in the original box and I sent the other damage one back.... they already knew me because of the C-300 and I kept the damaged C-50 for almost a week because Vince the Shipping Manager was still on vacation...

I too am on the west coast as you know, and they were great to me. I am always looking to buy from them if I can.

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12-31-2009, 04:48 PM	#1041
4x12 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:L'assomption, Qc Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 10	Hey Guys, Just thought some of you might be interested in this... If your looking for a great Energy Center Channel as an upgrade or just in need of one at a low price, check this one out. Its the same unit I had with my Energy setup and it sounds incredible... at this price its a steal!!

12-31-2009, 09:01 PM	#1045
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Hey arrt So I was at BB today to exchange a movie that I got for Xmas that I already own, and of course I had to stop in listen to some receivers. I listened to the Yamaha 765, Pioneer Elite 23, and a couple others just to hear them again, but nothing seriously. Cars was playing and I had them both at -18.5 and then at -10 and -4. They were outputting through Vienna Acoustics Bach's I believe... Or Mozarts, but either way, not my favorite speakers. I really thought the Yamaha was holding its own with the Pio Elite. I am really thinking that I want to buy a Yamaha receiver now.... Oh and I told the wife what I was doing... she didn't say anything about it.

01-01-2010, 06:31 AM	#1053
Cpt_Dylan_Hunt Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Calgary AB	hasdppy new yearss fuycykers hahsdfa?hr

01-01-2010, 07:26 AM	#1056
Lij Junior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Backwoods of SW Indiana	Happy New Years!

01-01-2010, 03:48 PM	#1057
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	i kinda noticed, C-50s are a hidden gem nowadays, cant find em anywhere...

01-01-2010, 04:05 PM	#1059
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	i knew you could help out callas... hows the retailers reputation tho? im from the west coast so im not familiar with em. by the way, i still think they're amazing speakers for their size.

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