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IPC Energizers

Installed 5 IPC Energizers in my listening room after taking a chance that they were not BS gizers. Reading up on the specs would make any BS meter hit the max mark. Total stool!!

Well all I can say is that I think/hear and know they are working out just fine in my audio pad. CP @ ST's wrote up on these guys and said they were more powerful that the StainMusic boxes/rocks and after buying two boxes and 4 rocks I must agree with him. Sold the box of rocks and bought 5 IPC gizers.

What do they do to the sound? Irked and tired of the audiophile duck talk I am so words about MO of what they are doing is not why I posted this. Lets just say they are working out and abiding in my system with very positive results that makes me want to explore all my music with a new zeal.

I am told the EQ panels are 4X's more powerful than the Energizers and they don't need a new battery every 3/4 years like their little bro as there is none to replace. They look like an ironing board and are lots of $$$. My wife would not like ironing boards in her LR.

To me this a breakthrough product that must be heard without reading the laughing gas info on how they work.

So those who want to write in with all the wise A$$ remarks go ahead because I am sure we all can get some deep and powerful Hee Haws from those with great writing skill/abilities that brings to light the make up of this product.
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avantgarde
57 posts
 
I have not noticed anything other than my audio systems sound "over the top" good:)
trentpancakes
13 posts
 
Have you set up any blind ABX tests with the devices? Perhaps you could organize one in your store, I'd love to attend, and I'm sure you'd have no issues with being a blind tester. I think an NYC Audiogon meetup is in order!
avantgarde
57 posts
 
Trentpancakes- That's what you call "teeing it up":) I have done SEVERAL "turn on- turn off" listening tests. 20+ times. Every time the listeners heard a significant difference. The truth of the matter is that it drives me crazy doing this. You want to make sure that after you turn them off there is no residual effect and I feel that there is but not sure exactly how long 5, 10, 20 minutes....hard to tell for sure.

I feel more comfortable loaning out the devices (I have 5 energizers and 4 panels in my studio) for people to take home in an environment that is completely familiar to them. I also will bring the devices to peoples homes to try, BUT I think it's best if someone can keep them for an evening or even two days and play with them without a "sales person" sitting there. Personally I like to listen to things by myself to really tell what is going on.

BUT after saying all that, if anyone wants to set up something at my place just get in touch and we can figure something out.....of course everyone is always welcome, regardless if they are buying something or just interested in looking and seeing something that I happen to have on hand. Best, Bob
trentpancakes
13 posts
 
Every time the listeners heard a significant difference.

Are those customers being told that you're turning these devices on? I wonder if IPC would be willing to submit some test units to a double-blind testing scenario. I even have a good friend who is a research scientist for UC Berkeley in the field of particle physics, and he would probably be interested in running some tests of his own during the event. This could be really cool!
sabai
2,027 posts
 
I was very impressed by the Acoustic Energizers. The only problem is you need to replace the batteries every 2 or 3 years at a cost of $200 per battery. I understand there are a number of companies that are coming out with similar units that do not need special batteries.
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