Reference Connoisseur Loudspeakers
Energy Speaker Systems, manufacturer, designer and global distributor of speakers for more than 30 years, is proud to announce the new Reference Connoisseur Series. This striking series fuses the latest in speaker technology and design, along with contemporary styling, to create an industry benchmark. Designed by Energy’s chief engineer John Tchilinguirian, renowned for his work as a pioneer in speaker design and sonic accuracy, the Reference Connoisseur series sets a new standard for performance, quality and style. Attention to detail thanks to the research and development that went into designing every component, as well as the incredible craftsmanship that goes into making each cabinet or driver, guarantees that the Reference Connoisseur series will exceed all expectations.

The classic lines of the Reference Connoisseur series are complemented by the real wood, hand rubbed, Black Ash, Cherry or Rosenut veneer finishes. The furniture grade finishes will match beautifully with any décor and will flatter any listener’s home. All models are designed to meet and exceed Energy’s three acoustic design philosophies; wide dispersion, low distortion and wide bandwidth. Brushed cast metal woofer baskets and face plates, combined with high gloss black bases/plinths further add to the performance and contemporary style of the Reference Connoisseur series. Rigid MDF cabinets are strengthened thanks to Energy’s patented InterlocTM bracing system, a computer designed full length brace designed to provide optimal strength without compromising internal cabinet volume.

The Reference Connoisseur series features many patented technological breakthroughs in speaker design, creating one of the best sounding speaker series ever created by Energy. The combination of Energy’s chambered 1" aluminum HyperdomeTM tweeter (a technology developed in the Veritas series), our exclusive tapered crossover system and the patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround woofers, work seamlessly to redefine performance within this category. High output and incredible musicality are the result of the patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround, which is used on all woofers in this series. The patented shape of the surround reduces surround distortion from an average of 14% to 0%, while increasing useable piston area. The Elliptical Surround therefore increases speaker efficiency due to its greater surface area and with 30% more excursion than the competition, it creates tighter, deeper bass, with greater accuracy and detail. Exclusively designed ribs are molded into the surround to eliminate surround deformation, a common problem with all drivers. The Ribbed Elliptical Surround is mated to a Kevlar cone that is light, rigid and non-resonant, which creates high levels of detail and sonic accuracy. Instead of using traditional "off the shelf" Kevlar, Energy engineers spent months researching the ideal thickness and weave for a driver, to create the best blend of stiffness and damping. This unique interlace pattern and thickness of material is required to eliminate many of the issues commonly found with Kevlar, including edge-holes and dispersion anomalies. The Kevlar material is further coated with a proprietary resin compound to increase rigidity and uniformity. The aluminum phase plug and vented magnet structure increase the cooling ability of the driver, which augments the power handling of all Reference Connoisseur models. Using a cast basket for a stiff and inert chassis greatly assists in further reducing resonances and distortion that could otherwise exist with materials that are not as rigid and uniform.