The launched
Energy’s latest offering, the Power Bar Elite sound bar, brings to users a multi-speaker 3D surround sound system to make TV and movie viewing at home a better experience. The product carries a price tag of $599.99. It does not rely on appropriate positioning for creating a good sound effect. Even the size of a room is not a consideration. The effect that the 40 inch soundbar along with the accompanying 10 inch wireless subwoofer creates is akin to a home theater system. The product comes in satin as well as a matte black finish. It carries the uniqueness of Energy’s products in terms of its built and functionality.
Functionality
The juxtaposition of the mid-woofers and the 0.78 inch tweeters ensures that the sound emanates from a single source. The dispersion of sound acquires a seamless and coherent character as a consequence. This is in keeping with Energy’s proprietary technology termed the Convergent Source Module or simply put the CSM. The sound system comes with a two-way design for the speaker driver. The high quality sound that accompanies your TV viewing with this soundbar is all thanks to the Dolby Digital decoder. The dual mid bass drivers, 3 inches in size, add further to the sound clarity and quality.
What to expect?
Set up the control with your TV remote and begin operating. No elaborate arrangements are needed. It is meant to be a plug and play device. Attach the wireless subwoofer to a power source to enable the connection with the soundbar. A template for wall mounting ensures the suitability and ease of installation for home use. The click of a button will enable 3D surround mode for the sound. It is comparable to the effect of a 5.1 home theater system. A 1.5m optical cable and one RCA cable are provided. No more wiring is required for connecting the system to the TV.
A credit card style remote adds to the novelty of the product. The soundbar blends in easily with the decor of the room in which it is to be placed. Mount it on a wall to complement your wall mounted television or place it on a stand. Two rubber feet form the firm base for the sound system. The two keyhole mounts are apt for supporting a wall mounting for the soundbar. The aesthetics too leave no room for complaining. The system looks elegant in its matte as well as the satin black look. Opt for the one that appeals to your taste. The soundbar weights 7 lbs while the subwoofer weighs 25 lbs. The frequency response of the soundbar is in the range of 40 to 20 kHz. It draws a peak power of 250 watts. The sound output does not suffer whatever be the size of the room. Energy’s CSM technology ensures there is no sound distortion and allows for a loud output for the sound.
What not to expect?
Wall mounting is unlikely to be a trouble owing to the built-in mounts that have been provided for. The placement of the soundbar and the wireless subwoofer need not follow any pre-set strategy. Utilize the space of the room as you please. The surround sound system obviates the significance of position of the soundbar. The lack of excessive wiring requirement comes as a pleasant surprise. Controlling the system with your TV remote is unlikely to be a hassle. It is compatible with most TV remotes used in general. Do not worry about the format of the TV sound signal. Leave the smooth processing to the soundbar and enjoy the different feel of the TV viewing experience.
Wrap up
The brief for the product is to bring a fundamental change to the experience of watching TV or a movie at home. In its bid to make a difference, the product also seeks to minimize the hassle of setting up an elaborate system with requirements for intricate wiring. The product is especially suited for use with the slim, wall mounted television systems that have come to gain huge popularity in recent times. These systems offer good picture quality but are not able to replicate the same when it comes to the sound. Energy’s Power Elite seeks to fill that gap. People can thus enjoy viewing a movie or TV shows at home with a system that requires minimal set up and does not become an eyesore with the placement of multiple sound cabinets all around. The 3D surround sound system does the trick with minimal invasion of your living space while saving you from the hassle of handling a complex system for a home theater experience.
