Energy vs Polk

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ncw
ncw Posts: 62
edited June 2003 in Speakers
Hi,

I bought a pair of Energy C-1 speakers and I like them. They sound better than Polk S-4 (vintage) speakers.

1. Spoken voice sounds more natural.

2. String instruments sound very smooth.

3. Bass goes down deeper than the Polk at low volumes.
Drums sound more realistic.

How does Energy compare to newer Polk speakers?

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,061
    edited June 2003
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    ncw,
    speakers are very personal.Energy better then polk simply can't be decided.....only by the person shopping for them.Seems like you like the Energy's better.

    I think Energy makes a nice speaker.There speakers sound good driving with something neutral or to the warmer side.Energy to me seem to be on the bright side.

    I perfer Polk over Energy.
    Dan
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited June 2003
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    It also depends on which Polks you're trying to compare them to...Rti or Lsi.
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  • ncw
    ncw Posts: 62
    edited June 2003
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    Originally posted by Frank Z
    It also depends on which Polks you're trying to compare them to...Rti or Lsi.


    Either Rti or Lsi. Pricewise:

    C-1 vs Rti28
    C-3 vs RTi38 ($120 cheaper)
    C-5 vs RTi70

    I'm aware it's going to be hard to find both brands in the same store. I'd be happy to hear any comparison that anyone may have - fair or not.

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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited June 2003
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    Originally posted by ncw
    1. Spoken voice sounds more natural.

    2. String instruments sound very smooth.

    Man that's exactly how I feel about my LSi's. Especially the string stuff, just incredible.
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  • vrao81
    vrao81 Posts: 9
    edited June 2003
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    bump
    Anyone know how the Energy C-1 compares with the Polk Rti28?
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  • ncw
    ncw Posts: 62
    edited June 2003
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    Both are excellent speakers for your money. Be prepared to spend some money for a powered subwoofer.
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