B-Stock a good value for those on a budget (ENERGY S10.3)

[jdibber]

I'm trying to stretch by audio budget and looking at the ENERGY S10.3 B-stock. Would $170 for this unit be a good value for B-stock? It comes w/ Energy's 90 day warranty and this disclaimer

"B Stock items are products that cannot be sold as new. In one way, or another, they have either been returned by a customer, a dealer, a distributor, a reviewer, our engineering department or any number of scenarios that prohibit us from calling them new. B Stock items are guaranteed to be in perfect working order unless otherwise noted in the description"

 

[PENG]

That sub had a couple of good reviews and for $170 I cannot think of any better alternatives. I bought an Energy ESW-V8 sub recently and I was impressed enough to buy a second one. If you can get the ESW-V8 or V10 B stock for $170, buy 3 so you can have one each for the front, surround, and surround back channels. Same for the S10.3 if they are as good or better than the ESW-V8 or V10.

 

[speakerman39]

I'm trying to stretch by audio budget and looking at the ENERGY S10.3 B-stock. Would $170 for this unit be a good value for B-stock? It comes w/ Energy's 90 day warranty and this disclaimer

"B Stock items are products that cannot be sold as new. In one way, or another, they have either been returned by a customer, a dealer, a distributor, a reviewer, our engineering department or any number of scenarios that prohibit us from calling them new. B Stock items are guaranteed to be in perfect working order unless otherwise noted in the description"

I use to own a Mirage S10 and let me just say it is a very good sub. Basically, it is the same as the Energy S10.3. Getting it for only $170 is a very good deal imho. As expected, my vote is to go for it!

Cheers,

Phil

 

[rumonkey2]

Nice Find...

I may have to jump on this myself as I am waiting for TCA SCAMP to reach production.
And, I hope I can add...if you go to "this stores" home site, you can save $20 -
free shipping

All of my audio gear either "B" Stock or Refurbs & couldn't be more pleased

 

[PENG]

One more time, at $170, buy 2 or 3 ($510 for 3 is still dirt cheap). It is a 10" sub in a small box so don't expect the same bass you will get from one of those 12" 1200W Paradigm Seismic or any 12-13" SVS subs. With 2 side by side, you still won't get much below 20 Hz (spec say 21 Hz -3dB) but you will get enough volume. We can't hear anything below 20 Hz anyway but apparently some people may enjoy feeling those low frequencies. I do get a few seconds of massage from my PC Ultra occasionally but that's about it.

 

[jdibber]

well, I pulled the trigger today. thanks for the advice. FWIW, these were an ebay find and through Oct, there's 10% off...plus, if you use MS Live cashback, take an add'l 30% off. so it ended up being $170 (inc s/h) less $15 less $45. So, can't go wrong for $110. If it arrives in good condition, I might get another as suggested here.

 

[speakerman39]

well, I pulled the trigger today. thanks for the advice. FWIW, these were an ebay find and through Oct, there's 10% off...plus, if you use MS Live cashback, take an add'l 30% off. so it ended up being $170 (inc s/h) less $15 less $45. So, can't go wrong for $110. If it arrives in good condition, I might get another as suggested here.

Way to go dude! Heck, for that price I would get (4) of them if you have the room. That is really one awesome deal if you ask me. Great find!

Cheers,

Phil

 

[rumonkey2]

well, I pulled the trigger today. thanks for the advice. FWIW, these were an ebay find and through Oct, there's 10% off...plus, if you use MS Live cashback, take an add'l 30% off. so it ended up being $170 (inc s/h) less $15 less $45. So, can't go wrong for $110. If it arrives in good condition, I might get another as suggested here.

Schweeet....! Gotta scramble to get these discount things in place...don't wanna miss a deal like this!

 

[MADCOW]

"I use to own a Mirage S10 and let me just say it is a very good sub. Basically, it is the same as the Energy S10.3. Getting it for only $170 is a very good deal imho."

The Mirage prestige s10 is the same as the Energy ESW v10.

And by the way, the ESW v10 is better than the s10.3, even though it bottoms out 2 hz higher. It's more expensive though.

 

[jdibber]

just a followup. the subwoofer was shipped (quickly) and arrived in mint/new condition. Boxed well. Cool blue light on the front when powered. I'm slowly building my system so had to test it at a buddy's house. it sounded great, but what do i know...I'm new at this.

little off topic, a different ebay seller has the Energy Take SATs for a BIN of $55 each with a "Make Offer". Even though the MS Live Cashback offer is over (for the time being), I got 30% off using the "make offer". I should have asked for more

So, I have L/R/C RBH WM-30, and the Energy S10.3 and four Energy Take surrounds for $550. All I need is an AVR!