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Energy CB-20

Energy CB-20
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alaScore 83

66 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 66 reviews of Energy CB-20. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and design. The usability and price also get good comments, but there are some less positive views about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Energy CB-20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Energy CB-20

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 user reviews of Energy CB-20 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Energy CB-20

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Energy CB-20 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : HomeTheaterReview.com (hometheaterreview.com)

Energy CB-20 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Reviewed

 

A slightly larger bookshelf design than the CB-10, the CB-20 offers greater bass extension from its 6.5inch driver as well as a more neutral and balanced harmonic balance. With excellent coherency, musicality and transparency, the CB-20 is a solid...

The CB-20 provides a very well-rounded, smooth, and detailed presentation with plenty of punch and dynamic range ; The CB-20 looks sensational, doesn't take up a lot of space or weigh a lot, and offers on-board mounting capability ; The CB-20 doesn't...

The CB-20 exhibited just a tinge of bass muddiness on the occasional track ; The CB-20 only comes in one finish (High gloss black baffle with black ash cabinet) ; The CB-20 only provides one set of binding posts, preventing bi-wiring/bi-amping

Dec, 2009
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Expert review by : GoodSound! (soundstageaccess.com)

Energy CB-20 Loudspeakers

 

A rule of thumb among audiophiles is that the better something looks, the worse it sounds. If this were true, the Energy CB-20 could not qualify as an audiophile speaker. It's attractive enough to match any décor, or the taste of any age group or...

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Reasonably good speaker!

 

It is a good speaker compared to the selling price.

Overall, it is all-round propensity. The advantage is, the sound of the electronic musical instrument is really great.

The disadvantage is, the sound of the drum is insufficient.

Mar, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excellent sounding bookshelf speakers

 

I felt these were a very solid bargain, The price at Newegg was much lower than other vendors that had these speakers in stock.

Good clean sound, Using as front L/R in 5.1 surround system with mid level Yamaha receiver. Using Energy CC-5 center channel speaker and Bose 161 speakers as rear surround, and a Yamaha 10" sub, After a little tweaking I am very pleased with the sound....

None yet.

Mar, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great

 

I would purchase again and do recommend.

They are perfect for a medium size bedroom Also for a living space of 24'-17'

I have not encountered any problems with my CB-10s It took some time to break in but once they did it was like night and day. I have then powered by a Denon with an 80 watt per channel. They sound better with the volume up loud. I wish they would run...

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great subwoofer

 

Thanks newegg for still carrying this amazing brand!

Great looking subwoofer , matches with all my black ash speakers. I have one set of rc10 as front speakers, rc -lcr as center and a pair of cc-5 as satellites . I paid just 129$ for this subwoofer , free shipping . Great deal for me.

Nothing yet.

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Unreal sound from a tiny speaker.

 

Great sound, great price.

Discontinued.

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Speakers

 

These speakers sound great. They are clear even when cranked up I don't hear any distortion in them, but I am not a audiophile just a normal music lover.

None that I can think of.

Jan, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Worth every penny. Efficient and very elegant,

 

see above

I have had these speakers for the best part of six years. They have and are still performing splendidly. The subwoofer is of course indispensable. For the quality you get the price is absolutely very reasonable. Worth every penny. Efficient and very...

none

Jan, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great for the price

 

Energy's powered subwoofers are the weak link in their speaker systems plus Energy won't allow 3rd party repair centers to work on them by with holding needed repair parts. Instead al speakers must be sent to a Michigan repair center that charges...

I haven't unpacked them yet but they will be added to our Energy Speaker whole house system which is made up of 18 Energy speakers.

Poor warranty service

Jan, 2016
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