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dinkeye · 2006-01-29, 03:27 PM

Well, I was in Costco today and came across a Sound Dynamics by "Energy" sub. It is an 8 inch sub, with a 80 watt RMS amp. and a fixed crossover at 120 Hz. I decided to pick it up and try it out for $180 CDN and based on Costco lenient return policy.
So far it is just OK, being an 8 ich it certainly lacks the "boom" I am used to. I still need to play with it some more though.

My question: Does anyone know anything about Sound Dynamics or have any experience with this unit?

johnp'in'bc · 2006-01-29, 07:18 PM

"Does anyone know anything about Sound Dynamics...."

At one time they were not affiliated with Energy, and they had a quite extensive product offering. I owned a pair of one of their larger 'bookshelves' back in the 80's. Didn't keep them for long. Found them to be a sort of Canada's answer to the US's Cerwin-Vega's -- loud, not accurate.

Until your post, had thought the brand had disappeared.

furball69 · 2006-01-29, 10:37 PM

I've had a pair of R-65's for close to 10 years. I don't listen to music much but they sound all right when I do; of course, they're powered by Denon, so that's probably got a lot to do with them sounding good.

pjreid · 2006-01-30, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnp'in'bc

Until your post, had thought the brand had disappeared.

I worked for a time in the mid-90s at Audio Products International, which is the parent company to Energy, Mirage, Sound Dynamics, Athena, and possibly a few other brands now. They make good speakers--as far as I'm aware they are the largest consumer speaker manufacturer in Canada. Their high-end products have won many awards and are often featured prominently in the hifi type magazines.

All that to say that it is likely a relatively decent product for its size.

johnp'in'bc · 2006-01-30, 06:07 PM

pjreid .... I couldn't agree more with what you said re: Canadian-made loudspeakers "in general". I have owned several of the brands you named (and some others, including PSB and Mirage, that you didn't mention), over the 40+ years I have been "dabbling" in hi-fi, stereo, home-theatre, and related equipment. I was just providing an opinion based on 'my' listening experiences. Cheers!!

johnp'in'bc · 2006-01-30, 07:21 PM

Sorry, you did mention Mirage in your list. I can still 'hear' better than I can 'read' at times!!

2006-01-29, 03:27 PM	#1
dinkeye Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, ON Posts: 160	Sound Dynamics by Energy Well, I was in Costco today and came across a Sound Dynamics by "Energy" sub. It is an 8 inch sub, with a 80 watt RMS amp. and a fixed crossover at 120 Hz. I decided to pick it up and try it out for $180 CDN and based on Costco lenient return policy. So far it is just OK, being an 8 ich it certainly lacks the "boom" I am used to. I still need to play with it some more though. My question: Does anyone know anything about Sound Dynamics or have any experience with this unit?

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2006-01-29, 07:18 PM	#2
johnp'in'bc Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Burnaby, BC. Posts: 1,527	"Does anyone know anything about Sound Dynamics...." At one time they were not affiliated with Energy, and they had a quite extensive product offering. I owned a pair of one of their larger 'bookshelves' back in the 80's. Didn't keep them for long. Found them to be a sort of Canada's answer to the US's Cerwin-Vega's -- loud, not accurate. Until your post, had thought the brand had disappeared.

2006-01-29, 10:37 PM	#3
furball69 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 146	I've had a pair of R-65's for close to 10 years. I don't listen to music much but they sound all right when I do; of course, they're powered by Denon, so that's probably got a lot to do with them sounding good.

2006-01-30, 06:07 PM	#5
johnp'in'bc Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Burnaby, BC. Posts: 1,527	pjreid .... I couldn't agree more with what you said re: Canadian-made loudspeakers "in general". I have owned several of the brands you named (and some others, including PSB and Mirage, that you didn't mention), over the 40+ years I have been "dabbling" in hi-fi, stereo, home-theatre, and related equipment. I was just providing an opinion based on 'my' listening experiences. Cheers!!

2006-01-30, 07:21 PM	#6
johnp'in'bc Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Burnaby, BC. Posts: 1,527	Sorry, you did mention Mirage in your list. I can still 'hear' better than I can 'read' at times!!