Energy Speakers
Why We Chose Energy Speakers
We chose Energy speakers because of their value and dedication to sound reproduction without coloring the sound of the original material.
Energy looked at the results of a psycho-acoustic research study hosted by the Canadian National Research Council (NRC) that ran from 1977 to 1986. This joint study between the NRC and select Canadian speaker manufacturers sought to determine what measurable factors people equate with a good-sounding loudspeaker. As it turned out, flat frequency response, wide dispersion and low distortion consistently scored high during listening trials.
Working with the NRC, Energy designed a product (the Pro 22) that addressed the three sound preferences uncovered during the listening trials, and it became the benchmark for both the NRC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
The Pro 22 can even be considered the best-selling Canadian loudspeaker of all time (its design eventually evolved into the Connoisseur 22, and then the Reference Connoisseur 22). That’s why flat frequency response, wide dispersion and low distortion have—and always will be—the driving forces behind the Energy speaker brand’s pure sound.
Wide dispersion means that sound radiates evenly from the speaker, creating a larger soundstage. While no speaker is completely devoid of resonance, Energy products cut unwanted distortion for clearer, easier listening. Flat frequency response makes it possible for Energy speakers to reproduce the entire audio range in a uniform manner.
The engineers strive to achieve nothing less than acoustic perfection in each and every Energy speaker. For over 30 years, they’ve studied how people listen and firmly believe these three factors to be critical for accurate sound reproduction:
Flat On-Axis Frequency Response with Wide Bandwidth
Energy brand speakers ensure that no single frequency dominates over any other, reproducing the entire audio range in a uniform manner. Flat frequency response is obtained by using well-designed drivers that have wide bandwidth and smooth roll-off characteristics. It’s also achieved by implementing correct cross-over points and slopes.
Wide and Constant Dispersion
At all frequencies, Energy speakers radiate sound evenly in all directions. A speaker with wide dispersion characteristics produces sound that the ear and brain perceives to have far greater realism and faithfulness to the original instrument. Wide dispersion is achieved by using tweeters with excellent waveform properties. However, these tweeters must have the capability to be crossed over to the mid-range or woofer at frequencies below 2kHz. Surprisingly, the industry practice was—and still is—3.5kHz for many designers.
Low Distortion and Resonance
While no speaker is completely free of resonance, Energy products offer significantly lower total harmonic distortion than the competition. They do so by using precision manufacturing processes, as well as employing very close tolerance electrical components and linear motor systems with well-damped linear suspension designs, and very rigid, well-damped cabinet construction techniques.
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