Energy Speaker Systems Veritas V2.4 Tower Speakers Floorstanding Speakers
Energy Speaker Systems Veritas V2.4 Tower Speakers Floorstanding Speakers
USER REVIEWS
[May 04, 2016]
Audiomoniker
AudioPhile
The Energy veritas 2.4i are absolute gems! If you can find one in the used market, grab them right away. I'll go over their characteristic performance below:
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[Sep 25, 2006]
kw59
AudioPhile
Strength:
When properly mated to get system synergy the Veritas 2.4i's show excellent and uncanny imaging, a very large lateral soundstage, great dynamics, smooth sound, excellent midrange, great musicality, amazing detail, and excellent PRAT.
Weakness:
The neutrality of the 2.4i's can be unforgiving with poor system synergy and poor component matching. This review is for the Veritas 2.4i with the improved driver. I have had these speakers now for just over a year. This review is based on my experience over that time.
Similar Products Used: Athena ASF2's, Tannoy D700's, Energy Connoisseur, Energy Reference Connoisseur, B&W, Def Tech, KEF, Klipsch speakers
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[Jul 13, 2005]
energyveritas
AudioPhile
Strength:
play all kind of music tremendous dynamic range bass extension extremely detailed and smooth sound
Weakness:
Better without grilles!! AND NO OTHER WEAKNESS EXELLENT! I FINALLY FOUND THE BEST SPEAKER! I'ts a lot of time that i am searchin ''my sound'' , The music is good I can enjoy it despite the recording quality. I've audiotioned many many speaker in my life because i work in a hifi store The energy 2.4i need a long break in period , almost 200 hours , because of this in a shop can sound dry and without the grace these speaker reach after.. Bass presence is outstanding , velocity is extreme , B&W 802 or SONUS FABER CREMONA can only dream that punch . The only similar bass performance i remember only from dynaudio.. but The Veritas woofer uses a dual voice coil , the distortion even at the maximum power doesnt exist , it seem that its reduced! An amplifier with 200 watt minìmum is required for this! The soundstage is fantastic , you will hear the instruments outside the speakers' positions , it seems like you have the surround and center speaker on! Very very clean voices.. from 500hz to 20khz the sound is reproduced by Aluminum Dome Tweeter and midrange that have the same sound that you cant feel their separate , with an extremely detailed and smooth sound . the perfect matching cables for the speaker are van den hul inspiration hybrid , the most natural sounding cable i've ever heard! With there speaker you can hear every kind of music ( buy b&w nautilus series if you need to hear the hifi system instead of THE MUSIC!) from rock , classical , jazz and even extreme metal , they can handle everything! If you can spend more money for your speaker system be sure you listen well th e2.4i because these blak tower can blast other speaker in the higher price rance , speaker that that are made for a special kind of music.. the veritas play all kind of music ?with tremendous dynamic range! My system : MARANTZ SA-11S1 sacd/cd PLAYER PERREAAUX SM6 reference preamplifier TWO NAD S200 final amplifier in mono mode (800W x 2) VAN DEN HUL GOLD BALANCED INTERCONNECTS VAN DEN HUL Inspiration Hybrid speaker cable VAN DEN HUL MAINSSTREAM for all AC cord And many other components for home theater only application... Similar Products Used: B&W 803 , SONUS FABER CREMONA ; DYNAUDIO 82 , VERITAS 2.3i , B&W 604s3 and many many other... |
[Feb 25, 2004]
zeblion1
AudioPhile
Strength:
Detailed, smooth, opened high-end, very very liquid, build quality is number one
Weakness:
You have to have a good or GREAT amplication This review is for the new 2.4i. Although the old 2.4 sounded so damn good, however, sometimes they have problem with frozen drivers. 2.4i is the best speakers for around $4000. They sound reeally smooth, detailed and fast. The build quality is awesome, they weigh about 99lbs each, not so many speakers out there will have this kind of build quality. However, they took a long time to break in, the best way just play them at least 250 hours before they sound the way they should sound. Also, please pair them up with a good amplication. YES indeed, amplification is the key thing. I am running Krell Monoblock FPB 450 cx, 450 watts class A. If you don't pair them up with the good amplication, they sound dry.So, it is not the speakers. It's the amp, Also try to do biwring. |
[Aug 14, 2003]
Skyhawk
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Tight controlled bass Liquid mid range Extraordinary highs Canadian quality build
Weakness:
I am a novice enthusiast. I am in no position to account for weaknesses. I am no expert when it comes to reviewing audio equipment. I worked in mid-high retail for a long time and had a chance to use alot of different equipment. The Energy Vertias 2.4 is the best performer I have had the pleasure of listening to to date. The speaker reproduces every nuance with little effort The bass is surprisingly tight and controlled. Bravo! The only word that comes to mind when trying to describe the mid range and highs is LIQUID. The speakers are fast and detailed. The best speaker for audio enthusiasts on a budget At present I use the following gear to bring my audio to life Integra DTR 9.1 Bryston 4B SST Sony 777ES SACD Player Rega P3 Turntable Similar Products Used: KEF Reference 4.2 Paradigm Studio Reference 100 Mirage B&M |
[Jan 24, 2003]
Ian
AudioPhile
Strength:
You usually either get warmth and smoothness, or you get speed and definition. Usually the only way to get the best of both worlds is to spend $5000 or more. The Veritas do it all for $3500.
Weakness:
NONE ! I worked in the " High End " business for 9 yrs, and have sold countless numbers of great speakers in that time. Occaisonally a product is introduced that performs Wayyyy beyond it's price point. The V2.4 is definitely one of those products. I have owned Linn, Aerial Acoustics, Alon, Vandersteen, Mirage, B&W Nautilus, Dynaudio and I could just go on and on. The V2.4s have all of the warmth of the Nautilus 803s, with the definition, speed and accuracy of the Dynaudio 3.3s. They have an unbelievable soundstage, imaging and dynamics.They will play VERY loud when given enough power. They should sell in the $5000 to $6000 range easily. Do yourself a favor and buy a pair, BUT make sure you mate them to very good electronics. They are an open window to EVERYTHING upstream !! Associated equipment : Tara Labs RSC Air 1 cables, Sony 777ES SACD player, Thule PR250B preampprocessor, Adcom GFA 5802, Townsend Seismic sinks. Similar Products Used: Nautilus 803s, Linn 5140s, Dynaudio 3.3s, Vandersteen model 5s, B&W 801s, Alon model 5s, Aerial 10ts ect... |
[Jan 24, 2003]
Ian
AudioPhile
Strength:
You usually either get warmth and smoothness, or you get speed and definition. Usually the only way to get the best of both worlds is to spend $5000 or more. The Veritas do it all for $3500.
Weakness:
NONE ! I worked in the " High End " business for 9 yrs, and have sold countless numbers of great speakers in that time. Occaisonally a product is introduced that performs Wayyyy beyond it's price point. The V2.4 is definitely one of those products. I have owned Linn, Aerial Acoustics, Alon, Vandersteen, Mirage, B&W Nautilus, Dynaudio and I could just go on and on. The V2.4s have all of the warmth of the Nautilus 803s, with the definition, speed and accuracy of the Dynaudio 3.3s. They have an unbelievable soundstage, imaging and dynamics.They will play VERY loud when given enough power. They should sell in the $5000 to $6000 range easily. Do yourself a favor and buy a pair, BUT make sure you mate them to very good electronics. They are an open window to EVERYTHING upstream !! Associated equipment : Tara Labs RSC Air 1 cables, Sony 777ES SACD player, Thule PR250B preampprocessor, Adcom GFA 5802, Townsend Seismic sinks. Similar Products Used: Nautilus 803s, Linn 5140s, Dynaudio 3.3s, Vandersteen model 5s, B&W 801s, Alon model 5s, Aerial 10ts ect... |
[Jul 14, 2002]
dchart
Casual Listener
Strength:
Outstanding build quality; fantastic imaging; bass response is clean and fast
Weakness:
None that I know of now I purchased a Denon AVR-1802 (which has brought mixed comments from other audio enthusiasts) and a Sony DVD/CD/MP3 player. The salesman originally set me up with a pair of Boston CR65 bookshelf speakers and a Mirage LF100 8" amplified subwoofer. I have my equipment in an 18x20 room that is open on 2 sides. Obviously, this didn't do it. Then I brought home 2 more Boston bookshelf speakers. This time they were high end monitors. Even with the 4 speakers, I would still say no dice. I turned to particpants in the AudioReview.com discussion area for help. The following brands/models were recommended to me: JBL, Klipsch, B&W, Paradigm and Energy. I auditioned the JBL N26II's, several bookshelfs and floor speakers from the Klipsch Synergy and Reference lines, B&W 601 and 602's, Paradigm model 60s, Mirage OM10's and Energy Veritas 2.4. I will tell you straight away that it is completely unfair to compare the Veritas 2.4's against anything else mentioned above. These speakers retail for $3500 and the rest are in the $600-$1200 range. The only reason I even looked at them was because the price was so significantly reduced. However, I will tell you that I fell in love instantly. Even when paired to a Denon AVR-882 in the store (which is the same as the AVR-1802), I could see that these speakers were the ones I needed. With only 90 watts per channel output they sounded crisp, clean and full. They exhibited no signs of stress or distortion that I kind of expected when driving a speaker of this type. The sound separation and detailing was immaculate and the imaging left me feeling that I was center stage. I cannot say enough great things about the Energy Veritas line. These speakers perform so well with my existing equipment, it will be a while before I upgrade. When I do, I think it will be to a 225-250W output amp. From what I'm told, this will add an entirely new dimension to my listening experience. I didn't even consider looking at speakers in the $3500 price range when I started my search (nor could I afford it). However, the $1500 price of these units just couldn't be beat. BTW, I did check out comparably priced Pradigm, Mirage and Klipsch floor speakers. They were simply outclassed. I recommend the Veritas line very highly and would simply advise to look for bargains on these guys before you decide they cost too much. Similar Products Used: JBL, Paradigm, Boston Acoustics, B&W, Klipsch, Mirage |
[Mar 05, 2002]
Bill
AudioPhile
Strength:
Forgiving of poor recordings
Weakness:
Lacks transparency speed microdynamics Laidback midrange voiced for Home Theater not for music.Treble smooth but not particularly open.Bass is decent to 40hz. Imaging and soundstage average. Similar Products Used: ML QuestZ, PSB Stratas Gold, Totem Mani2 |
[Dec 07, 2001]
Capt. Kirk
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Full Body Sound!
Weakness:
None I listened to these speakers at Good Guys here in Vegas, and some others and there is no comparison between the Energy Veritas 2.4 and any other speaker i heard there! But of course i was not gonn pay there hi prices either! So i contacted Audio Shop on the Web! The rest is history! I got a great price on a great product! Similar Products Used: Energy EXL 25 |