I'm very impressed with this sub! I decided to get this sub over the Velodyne CT100 and the newer Energy Exls-10 b/c the ES-10 is sealed, whereas the 2 others are ported. I tend to like sealed subs better. Also, my main speakers are Paradigm and I figured it would be nice to keep all my speakers Canadian (Paradigm and Energy are both made in Canada). I got the display model (which was just put out on display the day before) for $379., which includes a 3 year extended warranty.
Previously, I tried an Atlantic Technologies 352PBM and a Klispch SW8. The Atlantic Tech. was too big for my apartment and I could hardly even hear the bass, although my next door neighbor often complained that he could hear and feel it. The Klipsch was pretty good, but did not have much presence.

I can hardly believe how much this Energy sub can kick with bass that sounds great and that I can really feel. It's great for home theatre and also for music. I have to be careful not to crank it too high otherwise the neighbor might start complaining again (man, I need a house!). But even at mid to low volumes, the ES-10 sounds better and has more presence than any sub I've tried before. I'm sure there are better subs out there, for a lot more money. But for this price range-I would recommend this sub!

As mentioned in other reviews, I've held off a review until I had a chance to evalute this gear when driven by my Yamaha V995. I've had it for over a year and it was previously fed by a "pro-logic" receiver that didn't have a dedicated sup output. I thought that although it did the job, it wasn't a fiar assesment of it's ability. Now I can say it's an excellent piece of equipment. I find that it fills my room without being directional (or at least you can't tell where the sub is.)
It was a bit "boomy" (buzzword) until I moved it up off the carpet and I'm really liking how it complements sound now.

I recently purchased the Energy ES-10 Subwoofer to add to my home theater system. Previously I had a Bose Accoustimass module handling the bass, which I thought! was doing a good job. though I would go into stores and hear them playing the same movies I do and would wonder what was up.? I decided to splurge and buy a dedicated sub to handle the really low stuff. What I heard was amazing!! The tonal quality of the entire system changed. The highs stood out from the mids and the lows caressed the room. I put on DragonHeart and my jaw dropped at the difference. I could stand right next to the sub and still not be able to easily locate the direction of the sound. If you want true home theater sound, get a subwoofer like the Energy ES Series.

I recently purchased the Energy ES-10 Subwoofer to add to my home theater system. Previously I had a Bose Accoustimass module handling the bass, which I thought! was doing a good job. though I would go into stores and hear them playing the same movies I do and would wonder what was up.? I decided to splurge and buy a dedicated sub to handle the really low stuff. What I heard was amazing!! The tonal quality of the entire system changed. The highs stood out from the mids and the lows caressed the room. I put on DragonHeart and my jaw dropped at the difference. I could stand right next to the sub and still not be able to easily locate the direction of the sound. If you want true home theater sound, get a subwoofer like the Energy ES Series.

I just got the ES-10 with the Energy Take-5 system. MAN! this sub is outstanding! This is my first real HT system, and I put in 'The Empire Strikes Back' and WOW! Clean, deep, smooth bass on music. I would recommend this sub to anyone interested in updating their existing HT system to include a true sub.

I am currently working on my second Energy ES-10 subwoofer - if anyone has any advice for me, please send me a message: will be very much appreciated.
Problem: at relatively high volume when watching a DVD movie, loud sound like explosions and gun fires, will sound broken up.

Music listening at all volume seems OK.

Equipment: Yamaha992, Energy Take5, Toshiba 3107

Settings: Front speakers for 992 set to "large" (so as to drive speaker B in another room) - output to subwoofer set to -20db. Yamaha tech support indicates that output to subwoofer is less when front speakers are set to "large" (max 2 volts vs 4).

Thanks for your ears.

Wonderful deep solid bass, very tight, simple operation

not enough adjustability (low Pass Filter), can be too boomy

I though this sub performed really well, then I hooked it up through my receiver (Sony SRDT-545, and yes it has the Hiss - still awaiting parts)to a cheapo hire DVD player, and the full effect was really felt.
Performance was enhanced by placing the sub onto of ceramic tiles on top of my lounge room carpet.
i would recomend this sub to anyone, and the best advice i receieved cam from the audio shop guy - spend the extra dollars...its well worth it (I was looking at the 8" prior to buying this one).

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Very deep base.

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Excellent sub!!

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