In the first review published for Monitor Audio's Cinergy system, Tony O'Brien from Stereonet auditions a dedicated home cinema and electronics package featuring three Cinergy 200's, four Cinergy 100's and two Cinergy Sub15's. Joined by Monitor Audio's high performance Installation Amps and four Platinum In-Ceiling II speakers for Atmos, Tony was so impressed with the overall system he honoured Cinergy with Stereonet's prestigious "Applause Award"!
"...the Hornet jet engines are delivered with all the ferocity you'd expect in a high-end commercial cinema. The boom of the engines hits hard, leaving you grinning like a Cheshire cat. Then, as the Hornets make their way towards the valley, the rumbling of those engines can be felt in the chair, placing you right in the cockpit."
"...the dialogue is delivered with startling clarity. Safin's mumbly tones are made out with ease, while there's a sense of range and clarity to Madelaine's mother's accent that I'm not accustomed to hearing."
"It is a dynamic, thrilling listen that really gets the adrenaline pumping. It also creates a wonderful sense of space, with the walls often disappearing and objects easily tracked around the room."
"This is about as close as it gets to a turnkey real cinema sound experience at home. It's made even more versatile with its range of flexible installation options for installers. While it costs a pretty penny, once the lights dim and you're immersed in the scenes and soundtrack of your favourite movies, the investment will become worth every cent."