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post #44791 of 47661
2/21/13 at 11:48am
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Originally Posted by Stol3n View Post

Actually, the lack of availability could be from the rash of new RC-70 owners from the Fry's deal, especially since they were only offered in Black...but I get what you're saying. I only asked because most places say out of stock instead of discontinued.

Think I will go grab one right now, thanks.
Sad indeed. Although, on the bright side we were lucky enough to grab the last remaining RC-70's for one heck of a steal.

When I was at Fry's Wednesday evening the sales guy said they got those RC-70's because of Vanns bankruptcy/re-org. So these speakers were originally targeted for Vanns but ended up going to Fry's to liquidate.

Vanns ran out of RC-LCR's and RC-10s before their financial problems came to light. So I've got a feeling this is the end of the road for the RC line.

unless of course some warehouse in China mysteriously discovers another large batch of RC speakers.
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post #44792 of 47661
2/21/13 at 11:58am
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Ok guys here is the pic of my base speaker cracked dented. I dont know how frys will give me a refund of this. They want to see the damaged first before they give me a refund. What do you think guys? Is it a bad enough damage?
ok guys, frys emailed me back and offer me $50 for the base damaged. and they said if that amount if accpetable from me. i didnt reply yet from the email. what do you think guys?
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post #44793 of 47661
2/21/13 at 12:01pm
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Originally Posted by afrogt View Post

When I was at Fry's Wednesday evening the sales guy said they got those RC-70's because of Vanns bankruptcy/re-org. So these speakers were originally targeted for Vanns but ended up going to Fry's to liquidate.

That's exactly what I was suspecting.
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Vanns ran out of RC-LCR's and RC-10s before their financial problems came to light. So I've got a feeling this is the end of the road for the RC line.

In fact I think Vann's ran out of RC-10s but the last batch of RC-LCRs were sold through Meijer's at prices equally incredible to the current ones at Fry's for the RC-70s.
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unless of course some warehouse in China mysteriously discovers another large batch of RC speakers.

Indeed. Also maybe we'll see Enrgy RC-71s speakers for really cheap... biggrin.gif
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post #44794 of 47661
2/21/13 at 12:05pm
I got the same deal and took it. I just have a small dent on the back. Listening to the speakers right now and smiling - for a net cost of $550 :-). I would definitely consider taking it if the stand can be /removed/replaced or switched around like someone else suggested.
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post #44795 of 47661
2/21/13 at 12:14pm
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Originally Posted by caloyzki View Post

ok guys, frys emailed me back and offer me $50 for the base damaged. and they said if that amount if accpetable from me. i didnt reply yet from the email. what do you think guys?


Take the best discount that you can, if they ask you, if that is acceptable amount for you? that means that they are willing to give you more.smile.gif
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post #44796 of 47661
2/21/13 at 12:22pm
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Originally Posted by losservatore View Post

sorry I use the incorrect word smile.gif


Dire Straits : Sultans of Swing very good choice cool.gif

Try Jeff Beck ..

If you like Stevie Ray Vaughn thats a good choice on these speakers as well
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post #44797 of 47661
2/21/13 at 12:25pm
Going by the damages its clear that they are all because of missing styrofoam on the backside of speaker , all dents have been on the backside. My friend got his two speakers - one box beatup very bad and open but the speaker was ok with a dent on the backside. The other one came with double styrofoam in the box and was in immaculate condition.

Now let the putty work begin smile.gif anyone have experience in fixing these edge dents? Few tips on this would help many here.

A simple google search helped me with this -

http://www.ehow.com/how_7896650_repair-chip-corner-wooden-table.html
Edited by SandyMan007 - 2/21/13 at 12:32pm
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post #44798 of 47661
2/21/13 at 12:25pm
Picked up my RC-70s from UPS during lunch. I opened boxes while I was there, one had a number of punctures/tears/dents. Confidence was not high, but amazingly the speaker inside was fine, the worst damage to the box was on the grill side. 2nd box looked pretty good and speaker inside was unblemished. So now they're setup in the living room for break-in. If someone had told me I'd ever have a chance at getting these new for $598 shipped I'd have laughed long and hard!

I will say, first few minutes of listening was not very impressive, the RC-30s I unplugged easily sound better. But since I am now a firm believer in the break-in I'll reserve judgement until at least 30-40 hours.

Happy listening to all the proud new RC-70 owners!
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post #44799 of 47661
2/21/13 at 12:28pm
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Originally Posted by caloyzki View Post

ok guys, frys emailed me back and offer me $50 for the base damaged. and they said if that amount if accpetable from me. i didnt reply yet from the email. what do you think guys?

Take the 50.00 put some sharpie marker on it and call it a day. You will never notice it after awhile if you even notice it now. Be gald that
is all the damage and speakers work like they should. Some people are getting heavier damage.
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post #44800 of 47661
2/21/13 at 12:34pm
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Originally Posted by gnirlum View Post

Picked up my RC-70s from UPS during lunch. I opened boxes while I was there, one had a number of punctures/tears/dents. Confidence was not high, but amazingly the speaker inside was fine, the worst damage to the box was on the grill side. 2nd box looked pretty good and speaker inside was unblemished. So now they're setup in the living room for break-in. If someone had told me I'd ever have a chance at getting these new for $598 shipped I'd have laughed long and hard!

I will say, first few minutes of listening was not very impressive, the RC-30s I unplugged easily sound better. But since I am now a firm believer in the break-in I'll reserve judgement until at least 30-40 hours.

Happy listening to all the proud new RC-70 owners!

Congrats on your new speakers, what setup are you planning to run? Anyone here has experience with 4 RC70 in a 5.1 setup?
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post #44801 of 47661
2/21/13 at 1:01pm
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Originally Posted by baron2 View Post

Take the 50.00 put some sharpie marker on it and call it a day. You will never notice it after awhile if you even notice it now. Be glad that
is all the damage and speakers work like they should. Some people are getting heavier damage.

Absolutely take the $50, THEN still try to get a free one from Energy. Are these speakers going on carpet? If so make sure to put on the carpet spikes on the damaged speaker, I think the weight distribution on the stand will be a bit different than without. If the speaker stand issue is truly cosmetic, as it appears, you should be good. If the crack is worst than it appears it may play out after putting on the spikes. But I may be all liquored up with that theory.
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post #44802 of 47661
2/21/13 at 1:01pm
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Originally Posted by afrogt View Post

When I was at Fry's Wednesday evening the sales guy said they got those RC-70's because of Vanns bankruptcy/re-org. So these speakers were originally targeted for Vanns but ended up going to Fry's to liquidate.

Vanns ran out of RC-LCR's and RC-10s before their financial problems came to light. So I've got a feeling this is the end of the road for the RC line.

unless of course some warehouse in China mysteriously discovers another large batch of RC speakers.

That makes sense how Fry's would end up with them and at the price in which they were offered. My concern with them being the end of the road is not being able to have the parts to make any necessary repairs if needed.

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In fact I think Vann's ran out of RC-10s but the last batch of RC-LCRs were sold through Meijer's at prices equally incredible to the current ones at Fry's for the RC-70s.
Indeed. Also maybe we'll see Enrgy RC-71s speakers for really cheap... biggrin.gif

No kidding, I would've loved to be able to snag a couple of those LCR's at those prices.
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post #44803 of 47661
2/21/13 at 1:02pm
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Originally Posted by gnirlum View Post

...I will say, first few minutes of listening was not very impressive, the RC-30s I unplugged easily sound better. But since I am now a firm believer in the break-in I'll reserve judgement until at least 30-40 hours.

I hope you'll keep the RC-30s around to do another side-by-side comparison later. It's only by plugging the 30s back in that you'll know if the 70s changed or you just got used to the new sound.
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post #44804 of 47661
2/21/13 at 1:11pm
Sound improves big time in my opinion. Tweeter sounded a little harsh and mids a little muddy at first. I did put the foam plugs in the back today for movies and it sounds even better to me (My speakers are only about 8" from the back wall right now). Good luck and I hope you hear a huge improvement!
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post #44805 of 47661
2/21/13 at 1:13pm
Ok guys I need help! Im looking for a small or slim 5.1 av receiver to use with my veritas v minis for my bedroom or a least a receiver that doesn't look big bulky.Im looking for a receiver in the $200 or less than $300 price range.

Im looking for the best receiver that I can get in that price range.

it doesn't matter if its 3 years old, if it can play the new audio formats is okay with me

audio quality is a must.
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post #44806 of 47661
2/21/13 at 1:20pm
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Originally Posted by losservatore View Post

Ok guys I need help! Im looking for a small or slim 5.1 av receiver to use with my veritas v minis for my bedroom or a least a receiver that doesn't look big bulky.Im looking for a receiver in the $200 or less than $300 price range.

Im looking for the best receiver that I can get in that price range.

it doesn't matter if its 3 years old, if it can play the new audio formats is okay with me

audio quality is a must.

How about the Marantz NR1403 Slim Line receiver? Retail is $399, but I would think if you call a few places you could get it for less than that.
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post #44807 of 47661
2/21/13 at 1:27pm
How about this one? Marantz nr-1402 for $269. It's a demo but I'd imagine it's in fine shape.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1MANR1402
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post #44808 of 47661
2/21/13 at 1:31pm
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Originally Posted by losservatore View Post

Ok guys I need help! Im looking for a small or slim 5.1 av receiver to use with my veritas v minis for my bedroom or a least a receiver that doesn't look big bulky.Im looking for a receiver in the $200 or less than $300 price range.

Im looking for the best receiver that I can get in that price range.

it doesn't matter if its 3 years old, if it can play the new audio formats is okay with me

audio quality is a must.

How about the Marantz NR1403 Slim Line receiver? Retail is $399, but I would think if you call a few places you could get it for less than that.

Yes I was looking at those ,accessories4less usually carry other models for less but they dont have then available.

$400 is over the budget.
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post #44809 of 47661
2/21/13 at 1:32pm
1402 and 1403 are the same size. Get whichever meets your price point.
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post #44810 of 47661
2/21/13 at 1:36pm
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Originally Posted by CabCT View Post

How about this one? Marantz nr-1402 for $269. It's a demo but I'd imagine it's in fine shape.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1MANR1402

smile.gif I look at audio advisor before and I did found anything, I didn't look at the demo section redface.gif


Thanks I will save it to the list.
Edited by losservatore - 2/21/13 at 1:43pm
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post #44811 of 47661
2/21/13 at 2:01pm
Since we are talking about receivers again. I asked this earlier but didnt get much response.
Can anybody recommend a good sub $500 receiver for the RC-70s, other than Denon.
Thanks in advance.smile.gif
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post #44812 of 47661
2/21/13 at 2:04pm
I picked up a sony str-dn1030 that is doing well.1015 watts. 7.2. $399 on sale and has bluetooth, airplay etc...my kids like those bells and whistles. Sound is terrific, but I am fairly new...2 days with my RC70's.
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post #44813 of 47661
2/21/13 at 2:07pm
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Originally Posted by enthusiast8 View Post

Since we are talking about receivers again. I asked this earlier but didnt get much response.
Can anybody recommend a good sub $500 receiver for the RC-70s, other than Denon.
Thanks in advance.smile.gif

Why no denon frown.gif

Onkyo 709. Has pre outs if you ever want to use an amp down the road.
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post #44814 of 47661
2/21/13 at 2:12pm
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Originally Posted by enthusiast8 View Post

Since we are talking about receivers again. I asked this earlier but didnt get much response.
Can anybody recommend a good sub $500 receiver for the RC-70s, other than Denon.
Thanks in advance.smile.gif



I found that the Denon with the RC-70 its the best match in the mid price range,I did try with other receivers like onkyo and pioneer and it didn't sound as good as the Denon ,the Denon give a very nice warm sound to then.
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post #44815 of 47661
2/21/13 at 2:16pm
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Originally Posted by eah9 View Post

I picked up a sony str-dn1030 that is doing well.1015 watts. 7.2. $399 on sale and has bluetooth, airplay etc...my kids like those bells and whistles. Sound is terrific, but I am fairly new...2 days with my RC70's.
Thanks. Will look into it.
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Why no denon frown.gif

For a change. And also Denon cant be the only one that can go well with the RC-70s.
I did consider the Onkyo 709, but I heard heating problems with them. But yeah, it does have a lot of features for the price.
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post #44816 of 47661
2/21/13 at 2:25pm
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Originally Posted by losservatore View Post

I found that the Denon with the RC-70 its the best match in the mid price range,I did try with other receivers like onkyo and pioneer and it didn't sound as good as the Denon ,the Denon give a very nice warm sound to then.
Which Pioneer model did you try Losservatore? And what did you notice in the sound that wasn't to your liking? Was it forward or recessed in any sense? Or anything else?
Also, has anyone tried pairing your RCs with Emotiva gear?
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post #44817 of 47661
2/21/13 at 2:30pm
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If you like Stevie Ray Vaughn thats a good choice on these speakers as well

I also want to recommend one more time Sade's Lover's Live DVD. Awesome on many levels and it would be hard to find anyone that wouldn't love it! Also slap in your copy of Fantasia. Doesn't everyone have at least one?
Edited by Fears4Ears - 2/21/13 at 2:48pm
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post #44818 of 47661
2/21/13 at 2:52pm
For real I have been super impressive with the veritas v minis,This speakers sound is big for their size.

I only have 2 on top of my veritas v6.3 towers for 4 days and I haven't missed the towers smile.gif

They perfectly blend with my power sound audio sub dual 15" ,it really feel like the bass is coming from the small speakers obviously no but they perfectly blend together.


I have been really happy with the speakers ,totally recommend this speakers, Im not sure if the coupon code still working I got the package of 5.0 for $380 is a awesome price for this package.
Edited by losservatore - 2/21/13 at 3:01pm
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post #44819 of 47661
2/21/13 at 2:58pm
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Originally Posted by losservatore View Post

I found that the Denon with the RC-70 its the best match in the mid price range,I did try with other receivers like onkyo and pioneer and it didn't sound as good as the Denon ,the Denon give a very nice warm sound to then.
Which Pioneer model did you try Losservatore? And what did you notice in the sound that wasn't to your liking? Was it forward or recessed in any sense? Or anything else?
Also, has anyone tried pairing your RCs with Emotiva gear?


It was bright and no warm like the Denon,The onkyo sound was flat .eek.gif
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post #44820 of 47661
2/21/13 at 2:59pm
I have a Yamaha rx-v663 that I use with an rc-10 and rc-mini-center setup and it sounds really good. The brighter sound of the Yamaha works really well with the more laid back sound of the rc-10's to give a warm yet dynamic sound.
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