Klipsch and Energy Coming to Circuit City

Circuit City has announced it’s expanding its home audio lineup to include Klipsch and Energy speakers. Klipsch has been courting the mainstream consumer with a diversified product line lately, now it’s bringing Energy with it. 

Klipsch acquired the Energy speaker property back in 2006 when it bought the Audio Products International (API). API is a Canadian speaker company out of Toronto that included the Energy, Mirage and Athena speaker lines. 

It’s always a surprise to see one of those best-kept-secret hi-fi manufacturers on the store shelves at the big box electronics stores. There’s no denying that sales at these stores is a compelling argument for cutting deals with these titanic retailers. But is the average consume ready to make the plunge? Brands that were once for hi-fi enthusiasts only have been showing up on shelves next to bargain gear. We’ve seen Denon, Yamaha, Nakamichi and Harmon Kardon arrive at the big box stores now you can add Klipsch and Energy speaker lines to the list. 

Circuit City will carry the Klipsch Synergy Series speakers. The Klipsch products will include home theater packages with both floor standing and bookshelf speakers. Prices for Circuit City’s Klipsch offerings will range from $250 to $900 per pair. 

The price category pushes the limits of your average big box store shopper but Philip J. Schoonover, chairman, president and CEO of Circuit City insists high quality audio enhances the overall enjoyment of the home theater experience. Do’ya think? 

Energy will throw in with Circuit City only a six-piece budget home theater package, the Take Classic system which sells for under $600. 

Expect to see Klipsch and Energy at Circuit City stores and online in the month of August.