Energy Take 5 5-Piece Surround Sound Speaker System, White

Energy helped redefine the surround speaker category when it first launched the Take family, which combined the small size of traditional satellite speakers with an audio performance that rivaled far larger, more expensive bookshelf and floor-standing systems. The Take 5 system, which includes four satellite speakers for the front and rear channels and a center-channel speaker for the dialogue, was the culmination of those efforts. The system produces warm, enveloping audio with a big sound whether you're listening to a big-budget Hollywood blockbuster, a low-budget indie, or your favorite jazz CD.

The satellites each boast a 3.5-inch injection-molded cone woofer to handle the low and mid ranges and a 0.75-inch "Hyperdome" tweeter for the highs. The center speaker, meanwhile, distinguishes itself with a second matching woofer. The entire system's audio performance is seamless and crisp, with perfect timbre, tonal balance, and accuracy. It performs particularly well when teamed with an Energy subwoofer, which is designed to round out the low-frequencies in a 5.1-channel setup.

Listeners will also appreciate the sleek design and compact size of each speaker. The center speaker is far smaller than many comparable units, with a white-finished chassis that measures a mere 10.33 inches wide and 4 inches tall. The white-colored satellites, meanwhile, check in at 4 inches wide and 6.75 inches tall, making them ideal for rooms with limited space. Users can even mount them on a wall or in a ceiling corner to fully maximize the installation possibilities. Plus, the speakers are magnetically shielded against video interference, so they won't distort the TV picture regardless of where they sit.

Additional features include five-way binding post speaker connections, which ensure a high-quality signal transfer; a frequency response of 90 Hz to 22 kHz; a nominal 8 ohm impedance; and a recommended power handling of 15 to 100 watts RMS. The entire system is backed by a generous five-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Four satellite speakers, center-channel speaker, user's manual.