what speakers do you consider "energetic"?

Horns. 100+ db efficiency with 100+ wpc amps. Highly energetic. :)

in lieu of creating another thread, any recommendations/opinions on lively/energetic amplifiers/brands would be appreciated also

Fully horn loaded(including horn bass) speaker systems have an energy that I don't believe can be matched by direct radiators.  Needless to say I have such speakers but in the past I've owned and played sealed and ported box speakers, ESLs, Magnepans and others.  Thus I have a standard of comparison.

ATC. Sounds live at volume.

right jjss49,

as stated and acknowledged

that word can mean so many things in a high end hifi context, can represent so mnay different sonic presentations

Vintage Altec and JBL have a particular synergy with 60's and 70's Rock! That's why I own them!

Those which can reproduce the "immediacy" heard in live music and captured in the best recordings..

Active eh?  wondering, is that a common trait with active speakers?

I did not find my previous LS50w's energetic

very interesting to me also that the first several responses exclude traditional passive box speakers

Well designed (CD) horns! 😎

Mike

In general electrostatic. Good electrostatic sound like the notes are just springing out of the speakers. A really amazing and unique sound. One I chased for a long time.

active speakers