Energy ESW-8HG 8 200 watt Take Classic subwoofer

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(2 stars) - You can do better
This sub is simply lacking some basics:
1) "Auto power-off" just does not work. Hours after turning off receiver, this puppy still rumbles away with standby noise.
2) No "line out". For all receivers lacking a "sub out", you need to run a dedicated speaker-level output from your reveiver, sucking down power, and your bookshelf speakers still get the full spectrum to work with. Why have a sub if you're not going to include a crossover to give your small speakers a break on the bass?
3) Pretty limited output, given its rated 200W power. Maybe it's due to having only an 8" driver. Seems kind of muddy/ delayed too. I expected a smaller driver would be more punchy, but no.
This one's going back...

(4 stars) - Sounds Great!
Picked up two to replace one Jamo 12 inch 500 watt beast that lasted 3 years. Put one near the front speakers and another on a back wall and the response is much tighter than the Jamo, for less than half the price! Very nice size and easy to set up.

(5 stars) - Energy Subwoofer.
Packaged beautifully and did not charge extra for delivery to Alaska unlike so many other compannies. Best part was it does the job! No audible hum was observed unlike another poster. Wondered if he did not break it in properly with the 50 hour strongly recommended break in limit. Subwoofer is beautifully crafted....looks and feels like the outside of a black baby grand piano. I bought this in conjunction with the Energy Take 5.0 speaker system as the Energy Take 5.1 system was generally $70.00 more and this subwoofer is the exact same one that is included in the 5.1 system. Go figure! (I paid $179.00 for the 5.0 speakers and $149.00 for the subwoofer. Prices include shipping costs.)

(4 stars) - 8HG 8 is Great
Where can you find a better subwoofer for less money? Certainly if you can do with more bang, don't stop here. But if you need a small sub that won't disturb your neighbors, this is a good little buy. I live in a small condo with cement walls, floor and ceiling. The floor is carpeted so much of the sound is absorbed, yet my place still rocks. The 8HG is intergrated with my old Energy speakers. For years I've had surround sound without a sub. Now at age 65 I've relented and proud to say I enjoy the bang I get for my buck. So far no complaining neighbors knocking at my door(maybe I just can't hear them); still, I won't use the sub after 11 PM just is case. Setup and placement were easy and no further adjustment of settings has been needed.

(5 stars) - Energy sub woofer
Couldnt be happier with the new subwoofer. It looks good and sounds good. And, what a price

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