Need help with Energy speaker matching

[MaDBa]

Here is what I am looking at in an Energy 5.1 setup:

Fronts: RC-30
Centre: RC-Mini Centre
Surrounds: RC-Mini
Sub: ESW-C8

AV Receiver: Denon AVR-790

Keep in mind that this is maxing out what I want to spend.

I'm confident with everything except I am slightly worried the RC-Mini Centre won't be able to keep up with the RC-30s up front. I know how important a good centre channel is but the RC-Mini Centre is the ideal size and works with my budget.

Any help would be great!

Cheers.

 

[AVRat]

The Mini may not be the best option, but you'd have to pony up a lot more for the LCR. The Mini should keep up with the 30s since it's a hair more sensitive. I don't think you'll be dissatisfied.

 

[MaDBa]

Thanks for the input.

 

[SnowmaNick]

If it were me, I'd save up a touch longer and get the LCR. It is a better center, better match and could potentially save you money vs. buying the Mini and then upgrading to the LCR.

Just my .02

 

[MaDBa]

Thanks but it's not a matter of money, just what I feel I want to spend on a HT system. I have other interests that require my wallet to be pillaged.

I was going to do the RC minis all around with the matching mini centre, but then came across a fantastic deal on the RC30s.

Also, for 2-channel music, the 30s are a nice upgrade.

 

[PENG]

Try setting the crossover frequencies to:

80 Hz for the RC30 L&R
100 Hz for the RC mini center
80 for the RC mini surrounds

and they will sound good.

 

[skers_54]

By brother has a pair of Energy bookshelves and they sound very good, especially for the price. Excellent bass and midbass from what I remember. I'm sure you won't be disappointed!