Energy Connoisseur CF-30 2.5-Way Tower Speakers

Energy Connoisseur CF-30 2.5-Way Tower Speakers

A pair of Energy Connoisseur CF-30 compact floorstanding speakers — a well-engineered 2.5-way tower that delivers genuine full-range sound from a remarkably slim footprint, in very good condition.

The CF-30 is part of Energy’s well-regarded Connoisseur series and represents the kind of thoughtful Canadian speaker engineering that the brand built its reputation on. The 2.5-way configuration deploys two 140mm (5.5″) woofers with Energy’s Ribbed Elliptical Surrounds — a design that increases surround linearity and reduces distortion at higher excursion levels — crossed over at 1.6 kHz and 2.0 kHz respectively to a 25mm (1″) hyperbolic aluminum dome tweeter. The 2.5-way topology means both woofers handle bass together while only one operates into the midrange, a configuration that delivers better bass output and lower distortion than a conventional 2-way could achieve at this cabinet size. The front-firing bass reflex port extends the low-frequency response to a genuine 43 Hz — more than capable of producing convincing bass in small to medium-sized rooms with or without a subwoofer.

At 90 dB sensitivity and an 8-ohm nominal impedance, the CF-30 is a confident and easy load for any amplifier in the 20–200 watt range. Standing just 36 inches tall with a slim 7.1-inch wide footprint, these towers disappear gracefully in rooms where a conventional full-size floorstander would feel imposing, yet they consistently deliver sound that surprises listeners expecting compact-speaker limitations. The high-gloss black baffle with black ash cabinet sides gives the CF-30 a clean, purposeful appearance that presents well in any home theatre or two-channel setting. Gold-plated 5-way binding posts on each speaker accept single-wire or bi-wire connections.

These speakers have been thoroughly inspected and tested to confirm full functionality.

Type: 2.5-way floorstanding, bass reflex with front-firing port

Tweeter: 1 x 25.4 mm (1″) hyperbolic aluminum dome

Woofers: 2 x 140 mm (5.5″) with Ribbed Elliptical Surrounds

Crossover points: 1.6 kHz, 2.0 kHz

Frequency response: 43 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB)

Sensitivity: 90 dB

Nominal impedance: 8 ohms; 4 ohms minimum

Power handling: 20–200 W per channel

Inputs: Dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts (bi-wireable)

Finish: Black ash cabinet, high-gloss black baffle

Dimensions per speaker: (Width x Height x Depth) 7.1 x 36.0 x 12.3 inches (180 x 915 x 312 mm)

Weight: 30.8 lbs (14.0 kg) each

For a clean hookup, this pair pairs naturally with our Custom Speaker Cable Builder. Because the CF-30 uses dual 5-way binding posts and supports bi-wiring, buyers who prefer a tidy single-wire connection may also want our Bi-Wire Speaker Bridges, Gold Plated Banana Plugs, and Gold Plated Spade Connectors.

Because the CF-30 is a modern tower design with threaded inserts, it is also a straightforward candidate for IsoAcoustics GAIA III or GAIA III Neo isolators for buyers who want to explore a cleaner, more controlled presentation.

Although these towers stay well clear of oversize freight territory, we still pack them seriously for the trip in 275 lb-test double-wall packaging. If you’d like to see how carefully we handle gear before it heads out the door, have a look at our packing and unboxing video.

A Energy Connoisseur classic — slim, room-friendly floorstanders with genuine full-range performance, surprising bass reach, and a clean, purposeful presentation that works equally well for music and home theatre. Very good condition and fully tested.

Backed by Radique Audio’s Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and our Perpetual Trade-Back Program, you can purchase with confidence.