Energy c-300 reviews anyone?

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Short version of question: I'm considering buying the Energy C-300 speakers sight unseen and was hoping to get some insight before pulling the trigger. I'm contemplating doing this because of the price, specs, dimensions, and I've had good luck with the previous Connoisseur series. I couldn't find any reviews here or through a google search.

Long winded background:

I was wondering how they compare against the older Energy C-8, C-4, and C-2 I've had in the past. Using those as the benchmark, will I be disappointed? Are there any gaping flaws with the sound quality?

They'll be used for 95% home theater in conjunction with an Energy AC-300 center channel, a pair of Energy Take 2.2 rears, and a quality homemade 15" sealed powered subwoofer.

Before I had kids, I did a significant amount of research before buying the Energy C-4s and an AC-300 center. Used them for 50/50 music/movies. Then I sold them to a friend after buying the C-8s. But then I had kids...and they ran around the house a lot. Afraid that they would knock these beasts over, I switched over the C-2s mounted.

Anyway, redecorating and now I "need" a set of narrow floorstanding main speakers to replace the C-2. I really enjoy how the C-2s blend with the AC-300 and the subwoofer I made. But this setup won't work with the new LCD TV and furniture I'm getting.

Any help?

 

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Also, the new room setup makes it almost wasteful to spend too much time/effort on expensive speakers. Room is 25 feet wide by 15 feet deep, with half of it open to the next room. The left speaker is in a corner and the right speaker placed near the opening into the next room...hardly ideal.

 

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The C300's are very nice entry-level speakers. My main concern would be that they are discontinued so you'll likely never be able to find the matching centre at a later date.