Question 1

I don't know anything about sound systems...can I set this up right out of the box or will I need something else? Thanks in advanced.

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You will need to determine best placement of the speakers. You may or may not need or want speaker stands. You will need speaker wire. Perhaps most importantly you will need a Audio Visual Receiver (AVR) that has the features you want or need. At bare minimum an AVR that decodes the newest codecs. Many desire Dolby Atmos which allows for height speakers so you get more realistic overhead content, helicopters etc. A 5.1 AVR is enough to drive and decode the audio being sent to these speakers. The sub woofer has its own amplifier so it just needs a cable designed for it. But perhaps like me you add two front mains, then you need a 7.1 (or 7.2 if you run two subs). That is a good setup IMO, I got a pair of Energy CF-30s which sound great with this set and allow a better experience listening to music as well. Most AVRs come with a mic and auto setup feature. You just place the mic where the listener will be and it will send tones through the speakers and adjust them for best performance. 
Myself and many others have posted about still using this system that came out in 2009. So they hold up well, they are small speakers with surprisingly good sound.

Once you have had a true surround sound system you will not want to go back. It is worth the investment.

Question 2

Subwoofer has a Line In/ Sub In (Left and Right), however, my receiver has just one Subwoofer RCA type jack.  So, how does one hook up the subwoofer?

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As per the manual: "If you are connecting your subwoofer to a pre-amp/processor with a LFE or Subwoofer pre-amp output, connect a single RCA cable to the LFE/Left input." So you run one RCA cable to the left input.

Question 3

What size screws fit in the back of the speakers to attach them to speaker stands? Not the keyhole, but the actual threaded hole

Accepted Answer

1/4-20 UNC

Question 4

Do you need a reciver?

Accepted Answer

You need a receiver or an amplifier or something that will accept standard speaker wire connections.

ASIN	B001202C44
Additional Features	Travel
Antenna Location	For Surround Sound Systems
Audio Driver Size	8 Inches
Audio Driver Type	Balanced Armature Driver
Audio Output Mode	Surround
Best Sellers Rank	#103,063 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #41 in Home Theater Systems
Brand	ENERGY
Built-In Media	4 satellite speakers, 1 center channel, and 1 subwoofer
Color	Black High Gloss
Compatible Devices	Television
Connectivity Protocol	Coaxial
Connectivity Technology	Coaxial
Control Method	Remote
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 1,376 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00629303300084
Impedance	8 Ohms
Is Waterproof	FALSE
Item Dimensions D x W x H	19.9"D x 19.9"W x 22.5"H
Item Weight	39.8 Pounds
MP3 player	No
Manufacturer	Energy
Model Name	Classic
Model Number	1008207
Mounting Type	Wall Mount
Number of Audio Channels	5.1
Number of Items	6
Power Source	AC
Series Number	1008207
Speaker Maximum Output Power	200 Watts
Speaker Size	40.64 Centimeters
Speaker Type	Bookshelf, Center Channel, Satellite, Subwoofer, Surround Sound, Woofer
Specific Uses For Product	Home Theater, Surround Sound Systems
Subwoofer Diameter	3 Inches
Tweeter Diameter	0.75 Inches
UPC	629303300084
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	5 years parts and labor
Warranty Type	Full
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth
Woofer Diameter	8 Inches

5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black)

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