Energy Audissey A2+2 Stand Lautsprecher Made in Canda

AUSGEZEICHNETE BIPOLAR-LAUTSPRECHER FÜR RUNDUM-HÖREN. WENN SIE MUSIK ODER FILME LIEBEN, SIND DIESE BAD BOYS GROSSARTIG.

Specifications

Type: 2 way, 4 driver loudspeaker system

Frequency Response: 35Hz to 25kHz

Recommended Amplifier: 30 to 175W

Crossover Frequency: 2000Hz

Impedance: 6

Sensitivity: 90dB

Midbass: 2 x 140mm carbon/mica polypropylene cones

Tweeter: 2 x 25mm aluminium dome

Enclosure: vented

Grille: black

Finish: black high gloss

Dimensions: 914.4 x 190 x 270mm

Weight: 18.2kg

Review

Not very often it happens that you come across a value so outrageous, it seems to good to be true. I beleive this speaker is cause for one of those moments. Never before have I heard such an outstanding sound, with richness and depth of field, razor sharp imaging, and bass response that is quite impressive for a relatively small footprint. Before I continue, I should divulge the equipments used;
Source material was provided by a Denon DCM-460, connected to a Denon Pre-Amp with a pair of 1 meter 'Audioquest" Coral Interconnects. Amplification was done by two Parasound HCA-1500a's. Speaker wire was Monster Cable's Z2Reference in a biwire/biamp situation. Also in the stack was a Monster 'Clean Power' Line Conditioner; one MPHTS2000.
Even without a break-in period, these speakers amazed me at first listen. Excellent bass response was one thing that caught my attention. These speakers respond accurately down to approximately 40 hertz. Bass is tight, controlled, and does not even hint at muddiness. Midrange response is equally satisfying, with outstanding smoothness. Highs are accurate and smooth; clear, but not bright. I've listended to a variety of selections, from Andrea Bocelli to Sting; and Collective Soul to Billy Holiday. Of course these speakers caused the usual cliche' 'I'm hearing things in my recordings that I never knew were there!' On one recording, Sting's 1992 release "The Soul Cages", track one has guitar sounds appearing to come from outside the left speaker; that is, further to the left than the speaker itself. Imaging remains outstanding on all selections, other that those which were limited by the recording itself. Depth of field and soundstaging are equally incredible; the bipolar design can be thanked for that. The sound appears three dimensional, with sounds coming from behind others. All in all, a great speaker, and at an excellent value. This site lists pricing at 900 per pair, a price I would gladly pay for these speakers, however I was able to purchase them at a mere 750 dollars at the Good Guys. I would definitely recommend these speakers to anyone who is interested in outstanding sound quality at a very affordable price. As a side note, going from standard monster cable to the Z2 Reference made a marked diference in sound, and I would Definitely recommend paying the additional amount on that cable.