Energy Take Classic 5.1

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1114 reviews of Energy Take Classic 5.1. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and design. The size and price are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the soundstage and 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 Take Classic 5.1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Energy Take Classic 5.1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1086 user reviews of Energy Take Classic 5.1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the usability and design are generally positive. The size and price also get good views, but there are some negative comments about the soundstage and reliability.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Energy Take Classic 5.1

The Energy Take Classic 5.1 is a beautifully designed speaker set and a solid choice for home theater systems in small- to medium-size living rooms.

Stellar sound quality for the price. Surprisingly seamless transition between subwoofer and satellites. Beautiful black gloss finish.

Subwoofer is very sensitive to placement, though that's true of most similarly designed systems.

Performance and Conclusions Fortunately, the Energy Take Classic 5.1 system avoids the above pitfalls. It delivers stellar performance, especially considering its reduced $400 price. In my tests, the satellites sounded clear and transparent, with a...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.com)

Energy Take Classic 5.1 review

Editors' note: The Energy Take Classic 5.1 was originally reviewed and awarded a CNET Editors' Choice on February 20, 2009. The review has been updated as part of a recent budget speaker roundup and its Editors' Choice Award has been reaffirmed.

The Energy Take Classic 5.1 offers outstanding sound quality for a compact surround-sound speaker system. All of the speakers feature a beautiful piano-black finish, looking more expensive than the system's budget price. Altogether, the system is one...

Pioneer's SP-PK21BS sounds better for the same price, although it's a much larger system.

The Energy Take Classic 5.1 is the best budget speaker system we've reviewed, earning our Editors' Choice Award with its outstanding sound quality and exquisite looks.

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

Energy Take Classic Speaker System Review and Prices

Energy's Take Classic series is a throwback to their tried-and-true Energy Take system which all but dominated the home theater speaker market years ago. Far from being a trendy system, the Energy Take system was a robust, almost overbuilt speaker set...

Unbelievable value and performance

None at this price

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Chris Martens (avguide.com)

Energy Take Classic 5.-1-Channel Speaker System

The Take Classic 5.1-channel system ($800) from the Canadian firm Energy has the distinction of being the lowest priced surround system in our survey, but don't let that fact dissuade you from giving it serious consideration. Energy, you see, has a...

But let me be clear; given its compact size and modest prize, the Take Classic system is a mighty impressive performer. In terms of tonal balance it is one of the most honest and uncolored systems in our survey and its imaging and soundstaging...

Apr, 2008

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Best value home-theater speakers

Headbangers and those who like to hear their music and movies in the next area code would likely be better served by beefier and more expensive home theater speakers. For everyone else, experts say the Energy Take Classic 5.1 delivers incredible sound...

Great sound quality, great value, uncolored sound reproduction, excellent performance with music

Small sweet spot for best sound quality, sound quality decreases at high volumes

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Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.co.uk)

Energy Take Classic 5.1 review

Pioneer's SP-PK21BS sounds better for the same price, although it's a much larger system.

The Energy Take Classic 5.1 is the best budget speaker system we've reviewed, earning our Editors' Choice Award with its outstanding sound quality and exquisite looks.

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Powerful Bass / Great Sound

Deep, thick and rich sound. Subwoofer is amazing!!!!

Fantastic Subwoofer.

No wiring included, just speakers.

Apr, 2015

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Awesome speakers for the price.

Awesome speakers for the price. I own it from couple of years. Still sounds great with DENON 1913 receiver.

Portable speakers with amazing sound quality

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Oct, 2014

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Compact, Great looks and awesome sound.

Size, Looks, Build quality and price

Not Studio quality sound, not as popular as Bose :)

May, 2013

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

I must be missing something

Nice,inexpensive system,if you prefer cheap,inexpensive sound. I took the bait and bought these to replace My Bose AM10's. The reviews led me to believe this would be an upgrade,they are not. The sound is "boxy"..and the bass is almost non...

They are inexpensive

Break in period? A speaker either works or it doesn't...no break in period should be needed.

Jun, 2012

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