Attractive Energy Center Speaker in High Gloss Finish Encore 1

Energy seems to have moved the Take 5 concept to the extreme with the Encores, engineering all new drivers for the suite rather than recycling parts from other models. Removing the grille cloth from any of the speakers reveals a high quality 1” aluminum dome tweeter and a 4” diameter woofer (two woofers in the center channel speaker) made of aluminum-polycarbonate composite. This unusual material is stiff and lightweight, chosen to result in good transient response with low coloration. The drivers are closely spaced together with their rubber surrounds larger than the cabinet itself.

The Encore center channel is compact as well, measuring 15-1/2” x 5” x 7-1/2”. It follows the usual center channel arrangement of midrange-tweeter-midrange, with ports flanking each midrange driver. The tweeter is set higher than the midranges, and all of the drivers are closely spaced. The Encore speakers are finished in a “burnished ebony gloss,” resulting in a clean, modern look.

Around back, there is more good stuff: 5–way gold-plated binding posts, and center threaded mounting socket for potential wall or stand mounting.

The Energy Encores exude style and class. The gloss finish and the silver speaker baffle look great in any contemporary living room or listening area. Their compact dimensions and dual front ports allow easy and optimal placement in any room where space is at a premium. Because they do not dominate a room, this system is one of the most spouse-friendly systems around.

System Type: Magnetically shielded dual vented bass reflex center channel

Tweeter: 1″ (28mm) Aluminum dome with cloth suspension

Woofers: 4″ (112mm) Multi-laminated aluminum polycarbonate cone with rubber surround (x2)

Crossover Point: 2.0 kHz

Frequency Response: 70Hz – 22kHz

Room Efficiency: 89 dB

Impedance: 8 ohm compatible

Recommended Amp Power: Up to 125 Watts

Dimensions: H 4.7″ W 15.8″ D 7.8″

Weight: 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)

Mounting Capabilities: Key-way mount on rear for flush mounting, 3/8″ 16 thread mount for wall or stand mounting.

Construction: 1/2″ Solid MDF cabinet, injection molded composite resin baffles with NBR rings for resonance reduction

Asking just $110 for this attractive and great sounding Energy Center Speaker in excellent condition.