def-tech or energy? (1 Viewer)

[Jason Reich]

I have demoed each set up, but the comparision was unfar. The Energy take 5.2 I demoed in a sound room. The Def-tech pro cimema 100(80's in the rear) was in a wide open showroom. Even with the set back of a poor room the def tech sounded great. I am torn, I am looking on feed back on these two setups:

Fronts: Definitive tech pro cimema 100
Center: def-tech pro ciimema 100 center
rears: def tech pro cimema 80
Sub: SVS 25-31pci
Recvr: Yamaha rx-v530
total cost $1600

setup #2

Fronts: Energy take 5.2
center: Energy take 5 center
Rears: energy take 5.2
Sub: SVS 25-31pci
recvr: Marantz sr5200
total cost 1500

My room is 11' by 17' with 8' ceilings
Thanks!

 

[jeff lam]

The Def Techs are by far better than the energy. The drivers are 2" larger. The comparisson isn't fair. The energy is a great set up but even the procinema 80 beats it. When you ask about the procinema100's there is no contest. I had the procinema100's and loved them. I would call them the best satellite speakers I have heard.
One thing though, with the promonitor100's, I would suggest the C2 center. It's a much better match because it uses the same drivers as the promonitor 100's. The procenter100 only used 4" drivers and would be better suited for promonitor80's up front.

 

[KeithAP]

I have a ProCinema system myself; (4) ProMonitor 100, (1) C2 Center, (1) ProSub 100.

The C2 center really works great with the PM 100s. I think the extra cash spent would be well worth it.

-Keith

 

[IraSWeiss]

I have the Def Tech Pro Cinema 80 setup as well and just love it for its accuracy. Just last night I was watching Stargate SG1 and could not believe the "being their" feeling I get from these speakers in just Dolby Pro Logic. Same thing with star trek TNG and Enterprise. I feel as if I'm on the ship.

 

[Sanjiva]

Hi Keith,

I have the exact set up as yours. What receiver are you running them through (Yamaha RXV-1200 for me). Love it. C2 center is absolute must. Procenter 100 is a weak link in their system I think.

I fully agree with Jeff that it is the best sub-sat system in the market, especially for HT.

 

[KeithAP]

I am driving them with a Yammy as well (RXV995).
However, I am in the process of deciding on an upgrade. I want to move to a 7.1 setup. I think I will be moving my PM100s from the L/R front to the rear and replacing them with either (2) C2 centers or (2) ProTower 400s.
Feel a little like we are starting to hijack this thread.
When I went to purchase my ProCinema system, my dealer suggested I listen to the C2 and strongly suggested it as an upgrade over the standard center. Glad he made the suggestion, as I mentioned before, it was well worth it.
-Keith