Audio

[scott2009]

Well right now i have an old  yamaha rx-v595 reveiver and using an old pairof realistic mach two speakers, I'm going to use them for mostly music and movies. I've read that energy speakers go better with a yamaha reveiver?

[DJStryker]

Buying speakers is all about personal preference. If you have a Futureshop located near you, drop by and ask one of the associates for a demo on both pairs.

[Evan_H]

Audio magazines generally prefer Energy over Polk. Audioholics reviewed Polk's bookshelf speakers, and described them as sounding like a "cop's bullhorn" !

The ugly truth is, Polk made budget speakers for the now bankrupt (competitor) chain of stores in the U.S.. Polk's RTi-line of speakers use many of the same components, but are dressed up in nicer boxes to give them more of an up-market appearance. Energy's RC line, however, was a real competitor to Bowers & Wilkins' 600-series line. Therefore, I think Energy has a lot more credibility behind their speakers.

[larry777]

I would be more interested in checking out the Polk Rti8's. Heavier speakers with bigger drivers and quality construction. Check out the reviews.....everyone can't be wrong about their impressions and ratings. A lot of people like Polk Speakers,and Polk Audio continue to sell enough speakers to stay in business.

[slimmer1972]

I have the Energy CF-50s and...in my personal view...they don't have the punch I was expecting.

[DJStryker]

While you are at it you might as well try out Klipsch. Excellent speakers for Cinema and music.

[Evan_H]

Klipsch are excellent speakers for explosions and rock music. However some people find them to be too "bright" and "harsh" for other types of music, like classical and jazz.

[christaylor]

I own the RTI8 and have a 7.1 Dennon reciever, they sound excellent..I started with Harmon Kardon,went to Yamaha, and ended up with Dennon AVR888.  Best sound reproduction no sound distortion..you can spend $299. or well over 50K for speakers.. roughly the same quality under a grand some will sound a little better that others though and depends which amp you pair ir with. I thought the Yamaha was louder than Denon but clarity was no where near Dennon.