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post #44641 of 47663
2/20/13 at 11:55am
My RC-70's were delivered this morning. Ordered them Sunday, shipped Monday and delivered on Wednesday. (Shipped from Memphis, delivered to Columbus, OH)

The boxes looked great, found one small nick on a back edge....other than that, they were perfect.

Breaking them in now.....thanks to the forum for flagging this sale for me....really pleased.
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post #44642 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:01pm
I've got six 70s singing right now biggrin.gif

Breaking them in on multi channel stereo...there is a marked difference between my well-worn pair and their new friends.
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post #44643 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:03pm
Rock on Avarice! I am happy with just my 2! I can't imagine 6 of these things. Wow! Waiting on the v5.2c but breaking the rc70's in right now - past couple of hours.
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post #44644 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:15pm
I plan on hooking up my RC-70's tonight, and can't wait. All I've had time to do since picking them up is just unpack and inspect them, and throw in the port plugs.

And my V5.2C is scheduled to be here tomorrow.

Now I'll just need to find a cheap receiver to power my C-6's and AC-300 when I move them upstairs.
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post #44645 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:16pm
guys, i am still missing for RC LCR. i guess we cant find that center anymore? i dont know how i can make a 3.1 set up without center channel. frown.gif
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post #44646 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:17pm
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Originally Posted by baron2 View Post

Its hard to turn down deals like these rc-70's especially if you can enhance your system you already have. Enjoy, you now have one rockin setup.

Yeah, I was all raging seeing the 70s at those prices in the US, and trying to see if there's a Fry's close to the border biggrin.gif I imagine his setup (LCR center, 70s L/R and LCR surrounds) and my mouth waters.

Then I calm down when I realize I've already got about the same setup (except with RC-10s as surrounds). tongue.gif

Congrats to all new RC-70s owners; but to all those with triple LCR and V5.2 setups that could be had for $200 each or lower, don't worry: that was a totally incredible deal as well.
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post #44647 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:20pm
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Originally Posted by caloyzki View Post

guys, i am still missing for RC LCR. i guess we cant find that center anymore? i dont know how i can make a 3.1 set up without center channel. frown.gif

It seems that the RC series is not in production anymore. Following Vann's troubles, the last batch of LCR was sold through Meijer's a few months ago, and this seems to be the clearance sale for the remaining RC-70s, unless somehow Energy/Klipsch/Audiovox decide to restart the production for some reason.

Some dubious sites sell a few LCR units at very high prices (~$500) new-in-box, but you may have better luck hunting a used one. The V5.2c is a viable alternative (not the same finish though), and under $200 at wwstereo, is a great deal.
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post #44648 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:23pm
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Originally Posted by caloyzki View Post

guys, i am still missing for RC LCR. i guess we cant find that center anymore? i dont know how i can make a 3.1 set up without center channel. frown.gif

Like Neutro says, get the 5.2C. It is close to the RC-LCR in design and is a near match; it's your best option if you don't want to spend the extra for the RC-LCR (if you can find it).
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post #44649 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:24pm
You can find it but it's $500. I ordered the v5.2c from vanns for $199. It will match well according to the experts on here. I get it Friday. Settings on your receiver should let you run phantom or configure as no center.
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post #44650 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:29pm
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Originally Posted by afrogt View Post

Fry's is authorized because Energy is under the Klipsch umbrella and Fry's is an authorized Klipsch dealer. Same with the Jamo speakers Fry's sells.

I got my RC LCR from Woot which probably isn't authorized or has a limited warranty. Not really worried though because no chance of me blowing out my speakers.

DId Audiovox buy out Klipsch, or did they buy the Energy Line from Klipsch? I would agree with you if they bought out Klipsch and all their umbrella brands. Having just bought RC-70's yesterday I do hope you are right, but I purchased these knowing that issue was a bit squishy.
Edited by DAC21 - 2/20/13 at 12:40pm
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post #44651 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:30pm
i know, RC LCR now the prices is too high. i cant even afford to get one. guys, can you please send me a link for that alternate center speaker? maybe il get that centet instead.
i called vans a guy told me they have some RC LCR stock there but all of them was returned by the previous owners due to some damages, like tweeter damaged and woofer damaged. they are still waiting from the replacements parts from energy so that they can re post again the RC LCR models. but he has no idea when are this gonna happen. and he said they can also sell those returned LCR and i think you will be the one to get it fix. i dont know if that is a good idea to buy it damaged.
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post #44652 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:36pm
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Originally Posted by caloyzki View Post

i know, RC LCR now the prices is too high. i cant even afford to get one. guys, can you please send me a link for that alternate center speaker? maybe il get that centet instead.

Here's an LCR in cherry color:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/ele/3618547237.html

Looks like Vanns only has the rosenut....
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/548446170/energy-v5-2c?s_c=site_search
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post #44653 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:39pm
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Originally Posted by losservatore View Post

well I will write it short and simple


The cons

The Veritas V tweeter doesn't play as low as the RC tweeter.
The RC tweeter doesn't play as high like the veritas.

The pros on the Veritas V tweeters is the amount of detail that it can offer over the RC, but do not produce the same lower frequencies like the RC tweeter.

The pros on the RC tweeter is the ability to play lower frequencies over the Veritas V tweeter,but it lacks on the detail that the Veritas V produce.


hope this help a littlebit smile.gif


Remember that both speaker offer great sound.

This is something that you wont notice unless you play then together.

Im pretty sure that Both Veritas V and RC owners will be happy with their purchase.

Thanks for the coomment, i have three V-5.2-C as my fronstage and i really like the detail it offers me. Now with the crazy RC-70s dal at Frys i wonder if i should have waited to get two RC-70s instead of the V-5.2-C and just use the V-5.2C ad my CC speaker. But i can't complain i really like the Veritas, and anyway for my listening space tower speakers would have been too mu:pch for me and my wife.

I want to clarify that the ability of the rc tweeter to sound lower is by a edge over the veritas tweeter, but the ability of the veritas to reveal detail is far more obvious than the RC.

Veritas sound staging is also very impressive.

I dont want to sound mean with this since I was a owner of the RC for years and never had a problem with then, but!! till I listen to the veritas next to then smile.gif I was happy with the RC before listening to the veritas mad.gif
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post #44654 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:40pm
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Here's an LCR in cherry color:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/ele/3618547237.html
thanks, i spoke to him already, but he dont want to sell the LCR without gettling all the speakers. frown.gif
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post #44655 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:40pm
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Originally Posted by _Avarice_ View Post

Breaking them in on multi channel stereo...there is a marked difference between my well-worn pair and their new friends.

I guess those of you with both old and new will soon find out if the new ones are really the same speakers internally as the old ones. If they don't sound the same after a few hours, something's up.
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post #44656 of 47663
2/20/13 at 12:46pm
Anyone interested in a new never used 7.0 RC Micro system, just send me a Pm. I purchased these only to purchase the veritas minis a few weeks later.
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post #44657 of 47663
2/20/13 at 1:11pm
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Here's an LCR in cherry color:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/ele/3618547237.html
thanks, i spoke to him already, but he dont want to sell the LCR without gettling all the speakers. frown.gif


eek.gif then why he is posting a speaker on craiglist if he is not going to sell it now ?that is very smart rolleyes.gif
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post #44658 of 47663
2/20/13 at 1:29pm
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DId Audiovox buy out Klipsch, or did they buy the Energy Line from Klipsch? I would agree with you if they bought out Klipsch and all their umbrella brands. Having just bought RC-70's yesterday I do hope you are right, but I purchased these knowing that issue was a bit squishy.

Audiovox or Voxx Int'l bought Klipsch Group and everything under that umbrella which is Klipsch, Energy, Mirage and Jamo.
http://www.voxxintl.com/brands/klipsch/
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post #44659 of 47663
2/20/13 at 1:37pm
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Audiovox or Voxx Int'l bought Klipsch Group and everything under that umbrella which is Klipsch, Energy, Mirage and Jamo.
http://www.voxxintl.com/brands/klipsch/

Does anyone know if there will be any new product lines from Energy, Mirage or Jamo? Or did Audiovox just purchase them to dismantle them and make Energy produce nothing but soundbars from now on?

Seems like a sad way to go
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post #44660 of 47663
2/20/13 at 1:46pm
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Does anyone know if there will be any new product lines from Energy, Mirage or Jamo? Or did Audiovox just purchase them to dismantle them and make Energy produce nothing but soundbars from now on?

Seems like a sad way to go

It is. No way to know what they're planning, but the recently produced 'Power subs' don't bode well for the line.

Hope springs eternal, but this spring seems to be running dry. If they license the rights to some speaker lines, like they apparently are with the Take Classics to Monoprice, that would be ok - at least they would live in a less attractive enclosure, but it seems like audiovox is not committed to excellent speakers.

I hope to be proved wrong.
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post #44661 of 47663
2/20/13 at 2:06pm
frys just called me regarding my complain from the speaker stand(base) has dent(cracked) on it after the delivery, she said i can still return the product and get a full refund, but no more exchange because they dont have the stocks anymore (discontinued) another option she said is if i want to keep the speakers i can send her a damaged picture of the dent cracked base and they will give me a reufnd for that. what do you think guys? i didnt call energy yet. any another option guys to get a new base repalcement?
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post #44662 of 47663
2/20/13 at 2:13pm
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Originally Posted by caloyzki View Post

frys just called me regarding my complain from the speaker stand(base) has dent(cracked) on it after the delivery, she said i can still return the product and get a full refund, but no more exchange because they dont have the stocks anymore (discontinued) another option she said is if i want to keep the speakers i can send her a damaged picture of the dent cracked base and they will give me a reufnd for that. what do you think guys? i didnt call energy yet. any another option guys to get a new base repalcement?

How bad is the dent? Can you post pictures?
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post #44663 of 47663
2/20/13 at 2:21pm
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How bad is the dent? Can you post pictures?
i will post it when i get home. like 1 inch and a half cracked i think.
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post #44664 of 47663
2/20/13 at 2:28pm
for the price you got them for, I would keep them and ask for a $50 refund. Then you can try to locate a new base yourself through energy.
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post #44665 of 47663
2/20/13 at 2:34pm
For Southern Ontario Canadians,

Someone in Guelph is selling a complete RC setup. 2 X rc 70, rc lcr, 2 x rc 10 and 2x rcr, 10 inch sub and receiver. Wants $3000 for the lot or willing to sell separate. Might be worth an email. Good luck.

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-electronics-Complete-7-1ch-Energy-RC-Home-Theatre-System-Console-W0QQAdIdZ458395981

PS. RC 70 are back to $500 each at Futureshop
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post #44666 of 47663
2/20/13 at 2:41pm
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How bad is the dent? Can you post pictures?
i will post it when i get home. like 1 inch and a half cracked i think.

At this moment there is not much other options just to get a partial refund ,I wouldn't count on energy for the base since the part may not be available anymore.


but if it bother you ,call energy.
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post #44667 of 47663
2/20/13 at 2:43pm
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Originally Posted by caloyzki View Post

frys just called me regarding my complain from the speaker stand(base) has dent(cracked) on it after the delivery, she said i can still return the product and get a full refund, but no more exchange because they dont have the stocks anymore (discontinued) another option she said is if i want to keep the speakers i can send her a damaged picture of the dent cracked base and they will give me a reufnd for that. what do you think guys? i didnt call energy yet. any another option guys to get a new base repalcement?

You should be able to call Energy and get a replacement base. Get your refund for the cracked base from Fry's too.
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post #44668 of 47663
2/20/13 at 2:47pm
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Originally Posted by kgallerie View Post

for the price you got them for, I would keep them and ask for a $50 refund. Then you can try to locate a new base yourself through energy.

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Originally Posted by losservatore View Post

At this moment there is not much other options just to get a partial refund ,I wouldn't count on energy for the base since the part may not be available anymore.


but if it bother you ,call energy.

OK guys thank you. i will try to call energy, if they are still selling the base for rc.
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post #44669 of 47663
2/20/13 at 3:05pm
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Originally Posted by caloyzki View Post

frys just called me regarding my complain from the speaker stand(base) has dent(cracked) on it after the delivery, she said i can still return the product and get a full refund, but no more exchange because they dont have the stocks anymore (discontinued) another option she said is if i want to keep the speakers i can send her a damaged picture of the dent cracked base and they will give me a reufnd for that. what do you think guys? i didnt call energy yet. any another option guys to get a new base repalcement?


Yep if you can squeeze a little money out of Frys, do so. Seems to me someone on this board got a new base from Energy not so long ago. If it's free or cheap do so. But worst case is it so bad you couldn't touch it up (wood glue, wood putty, black paint) is it still functional as far as stabilizing the speaker?
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post #44670 of 47663
2/20/13 at 3:06pm
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Originally Posted by kgallerie View Post

for the price you got them for, I would keep them and ask for a $50 refund. Then you can try to locate a new base yourself through energy.

Or, with $50, get someone to make you two new bases (so they match), paint them black yourself, and replace them both.
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