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Aug 7, 2026 9:53 PM

Energy Speakers: 2x RC-70 Floors + RC-LCR Center + 2x RC-10 Bookshelves

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Adorama has Energy Reference Connoisseur Home Theater Speaker Bundle (Black, 11011 K) on sale for $3450 - $2651 with promo code JHCE8394 at checkout (apply under the 'Payment' section) = $799. Shipping is free.

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  • RC-70 Floorstanding Speaker (Black, Pair)
    • Dual 6.5" Kevlar woofers + 5.5" Kevlar midrange + 1" aluminum dome tweeter
    • 3-way bass reflex, rear vented; up to 250W recommended power
    • Frequency response: 31Hz–23kHz ±3dB; sensitivity 92dB anechoic (95dB in-room)
    • Impedance: 8Ω nominal / 4Ω min; dimensions ~39.9"H × 7.8"W × 15"D; ~60 lb each
  • RC-LCR Center Channel Speaker (Black Ash Veneer)
    • 5.5" Kevlar woofer + dual 2" aluminum dome midranges + 1" aluminum dome tweeter
    • 3-way design; up to 200W recommended power
    • Frequency response ~48Hz–23kHz; even dispersion for left/center/right use
    • Horizontal placement under TV for movies/games; vertical as front L/R for music
  • RC-10 Bookshelf Speaker (Black, Pair)
    • 5.5" Ribbed Elliptical Surround Kevlar woofer + 1" aluminum dome tweeter
    • 2-way bass reflex; up to 175W recommended power
    • Frequency response: 50Hz–23kHz ±3dB; sensitivity 88dB anechoic
    • Compact size with big sound; ideal for stereo, gaming, or home theater in space-limited setups
    • Handles loud or detailed playback with power and accuracy

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No Longer Available:
  • Promo code JHCE5839

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Update: This popular Frontpage deal is still available.

Adorama has Energy Reference Connoisseur Home Theater Speaker Bundle (Black, 11011 K) on sale for $3450 - $2651 with promo code JHCE8394 at checkout (apply under the 'Payment' section) = $799. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Details:
  • RC-70 Floorstanding Speaker (Black, Pair)
    • Dual 6.5" Kevlar woofers + 5.5" Kevlar midrange + 1" aluminum dome tweeter
    • 3-way bass reflex, rear vented; up to 250W recommended power
    • Frequency response: 31Hz–23kHz ±3dB; sensitivity 92dB anechoic (95dB in-room)
    • Impedance: 8Ω nominal / 4Ω min; dimensions ~39.9"H × 7.8"W × 15"D; ~60 lb each
  • RC-LCR Center Channel Speaker (Black Ash Veneer)
    • 5.5" Kevlar woofer + dual 2" aluminum dome midranges + 1" aluminum dome tweeter
    • 3-way design; up to 200W recommended power
    • Frequency response ~48Hz–23kHz; even dispersion for left/center/right use
    • Horizontal placement under TV for movies/games; vertical as front L/R for music
  • RC-10 Bookshelf Speaker (Black, Pair)
    • 5.5" Ribbed Elliptical Surround Kevlar woofer + 1" aluminum dome tweeter
    • 2-way bass reflex; up to 175W recommended power
    • Frequency response: 50Hz–23kHz ±3dB; sensitivity 88dB anechoic
    • Compact size with big sound; ideal for stereo, gaming, or home theater in space-limited setups
    • Handles loud or detailed playback with power and accuracy

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
No Longer Available:
  • Promo code JHCE5839

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Aug 8, 2026 3:55 AM
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cpgeekAug 8, 2026 3:55 AM
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I bought these the last time around, I'm currently testing them before placing them in my living room. I'm a big fan so far. it's THE BEST center i've ever seen / heard. the rc-70's are pretty fantastic, I haven't completed my testing of the rc-10's but my subjective results are positive so far.
Aug 8, 2026 4:53 AM
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JoelioliAug 8, 2026 4:53 AM
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Quote from Geofflolz View quoted comment :
Is this a decent set to get started with 5.1 at this price point? I have 0 knowledge or idea where to start as far as "piecing together used gear" like most people say to do for budget builds. Just looking for something that sounds decent out of the box to start this home theater journey.
Yes, this is a great option for a 5.1 home theater. Perhaps overkill for most people, many people couldn't tell the difference in quality between these and something like a cheaper jamo set. You should never need to upgrade again unless you start adding more speakers like Atmos. These are neutral balance speakers, not boosted treble and bass that is more common like with Klipsch. Just pair it with a nice sub like an RSL to get 20hz low end for movies.

I tried going the used route first, what I found was mostly high priced stuff or speakers with blown tweeters. I have this exact energy set and an RSL 12S and I'm very happy. The RSL 10e is probably the best starting sub for most people.
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Aug 8, 2026 5:52 AM
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cpgeekAug 8, 2026 5:52 AM
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Quote from LovelyDeer766 View quoted comment :
This seems absurdly cheap - and a 5 year warranty? Is this old gear? There speakers were reviewed circa 2006... these are the latest version?

I would snatch this up and add a nice sub
I just bought these, my examples are brand new in new packaging with serial number info that shows that they were made 2025. - so these are new, new stock.
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Aug 8, 2026 5:53 AM
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cpgeekAug 8, 2026 5:53 AM
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Quote from rudeboy101 View quoted comment :
So these are Chinese made I'm assuming?
they were designed in canada, but yes, they were built in china.
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Quote from ROOSKIE View quoted comment :

It is a box of 2.
The are not sold individually. I am not sure why the Adorama listings are so confusing.
there are a pair (2) of rc-70's, a pair (2) rc-10's, and a single LC-LCR (center)
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Aug 8, 2026 6:01 AM
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Quote from Joelioli View quoted comment :
Yes, this is a great option for a 5.1 home theater. Perhaps overkill for most people, many people couldn't tell the difference in quality between these and something like a cheaper jamo set. You should never need to upgrade again unless you start adding more speakers like Atmos. These are neutral balance speakers, not boosted treble and bass that is more common like with Klipsch. Just pair it with a nice sub like an RSL to get 20hz low end for movies.

I tried going the used route first, what I found was mostly high priced stuff or speakers with blown tweeters. I have this exact energy set and an RSL 12S and I'm very happy. The RSL 10e is probably the best starting sub for most people.
I agree, these speakers are FANTASTIC for home theater, and the RC-70's are ACTUALLY legit good (particularly for the price) for stereo music listening as well. My goals for my livingroom home theater setup is roughly 50/50 music listening and movie watching and while I'm still testing, I am, so far, pretty darned impressed. I don't think they were worth $3+k but I would gladly pay $1200+ for this bundle easily... at $800, if you're looking, they're a no-brainer. particularly if you're like me and specifically looking for stuff with a flat response. some people prefer v sounding speakers, some prefer the upward slope speakers (klipsch is famous for this, I'm personally not into it as i find the top really sibilant and fatiguing) these are pretty darned flat. (some people like myself love this, some people are going to hate this because they're used to V sounding stuff) - they DO take to room correction / EQ very well, there's a pretty good range in them for correction if you want to implement a house curve (so you can mostly make them sound like what you want), but overall they're pretty flat and that makes me happy. the range is roughly 35hz-20khz. one of my first notes after listening to them is "wow, these sound awesome, where's the sub bass?"

tl;dr: you're gonna want a subwoofer but other than that, I think these are really great, especially for the price.
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supermanrobAug 8, 2026 11:15 AM
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Quote from rudeboy101 View quoted comment :
So these are Chinese made I'm assuming?
Like most of these products, yes likely made in China.
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Aug 8, 2026 12:23 PM
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GeofflolzAug 8, 2026 12:23 PM
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Quote from Joelioli View quoted comment :
Yes, this is a great option for a 5.1 home theater. Perhaps overkill for most people, many people couldn't tell the difference in quality between these and something like a cheaper jamo set. You should never need to upgrade again unless you start adding more speakers like Atmos. These are neutral balance speakers, not boosted treble and bass that is more common like with Klipsch. Just pair it with a nice sub like an RSL to get 20hz low end for movies. I tried going the used route first, what I found was mostly high priced stuff or speakers with blown tweeters. I have this exact energy set and an RSL 12S and I'm very happy. The RSL 10e is probably the best starting sub for most people.
Outstanding! Picked up a set. I already have a sub already (my old place had built in wall speakers that I left when I moved). Are there any 2 atmos speaker sets you would recommend to pair with them? I'm thinking 5.1.2 is going to work out great for my space... And it's all my receiver can handle without making a much larger investment in a new receiver 😂
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Quote from TheOldDude View quoted comment :
Absolutely different speakers.
They are not.
They are the exact same speakers.
Same drivers, design, crossover, everything is the same.
For some reason Energy is re-releasing a number of old models that Klipsch/VOXX must still have had all the relevant production materials for.
Basically all the last stuff Energy came out with before they more or less when dark.

The brand has been sold and is being revived and I am guessing as part of that deal there was some assistance from Gentex/VOXX/Klipsch giving the company a boost by making new batches of all these models. 2025 (the year these seem to have been manufactured) was the year Gentex purchased VOXX and then this year they sold off Energy and Jamo to a new company.

Who knows the exact reason, the whole group is a part of a really massive company.
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Quote from Geofflolz View quoted comment :
Outstanding! Picked up a set. I already have a sub already (my old place had built in wall speakers that I left when I moved). Are there any 2 atmos speaker sets you would recommend to pair with them? I'm thinking 5.1.2 is going to work out great for my space... And it's all my receiver can handle without making a much larger investment in a new receiver 😂
I kinda have to agree with Joelioli especially with the popularity of streaming.
Streaming doesn't take full advantage of Atmos ime.

Object based soundtracks are an upgrade but only worthwhile if done properly ime.
Two pairs is pretty mandatory & overhead placement is also in my experience.

If these are fantastic, adding the alternatives(modules or height) isn't going to improve much more than fantastic, especially for the added cost ime.

5.1 can be fantastic and can easily rival these alternatives.
Especially if you tend to stream most of your content ime.

If you can't/won't follow this layout.
TBH you're better off learning how to use REW program and get a umik.

Depending on your environment/room, adding a second sub would be better upgrade also.
https://www.dolby.com/about/suppo...etup-guide
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Buckeyefan 1Aug 8, 2026 3:57 PM
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Quote from rudeboy101 View quoted comment :
So these are Chinese made I'm assuming?
When parent company Premium Audio Company (a subsidiary of Voxx International, which owns Klipsch and Energy) re-inventoried these massive warehouse surpluses to sell through Adorama, they registered brand new UPC bar codes and logistical data into the retail systems.

Because retail systems require valid tracking, shipping boxes or regional distributor labels reflect the recent logistical data entry date, which buyers mistake for the factory assembly date.

Klipsch has a massive distribution hub in Hope, Arkansas, and secondary warehouses globally. Over the last decade, corporate restructuring repeatedly uncovered untouched pallets of legacy lines (like the Energy RC series and Veritas series) that were cleanly wrapped and untouched.

Before firing them up at high volumes, inspect the Ribbed Elliptical Surrounds (the rubber rings around the Kevlar woofers). Rubber sitting in unmoving warehouse conditions for 15+ years can dry out or develop "stiffness." It is highly recommended to play them at very low, gentle volumes for the first 40–50 hours to safely loosen the rubber surrounds without cracking them.

If AI is correct on the above comments, this is a fantastic deal. Source was Gemini.
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Aug 8, 2026 4:42 PM
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Quote from Buckeyefan 1 View quoted comment :
When parent company Premium Audio Company (a subsidiary of Voxx International, which owns Klipsch and Energy) re-inventoried these massive warehouse surpluses to sell through Adorama, they registered brand new UPC bar codes and logistical data into the retail systems.

Because retail systems require valid tracking, shipping boxes or regional distributor labels reflect the recent logistical data entry date, which buyers mistake for the factory assembly date.

Klipsch has a massive distribution hub in Hope, Arkansas, and secondary warehouses globally. Over the last decade, corporate restructuring repeatedly uncovered untouched pallets of legacy lines (like the Energy RC series and Veritas series) that were cleanly wrapped and untouched.

Before firing them up at high volumes, inspect the Ribbed Elliptical Surrounds (the rubber rings around the Kevlar woofers). Rubber sitting in unmoving warehouse conditions for 15+ years can dry out or develop "stiffness." It is highly recommended to play them at very low, gentle volumes for the first 40–50 hours to safely loosen the rubber surrounds without cracking them.

If AI is correct on the above comments, this is a fantastic deal. Source was Gemini.
Some evidence that the new Chinese owner of Energy changed the engineering, but it's not necessarily a downgrade though

https://slickdeals.net/f/19355292-energy-speaker-bundle-2x-rc-70-floors-rc-lcr-center-2x-rc-10-bookshelf-799-free-s-h?p=183446628#post183446628
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seabass1958Aug 8, 2026 5:13 PM
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Pretty novice here. Will put them in my TV room with 2 wired ceiling sonos in the back as my room is pre-wired just for the front (so wont use the 2 back speakers). I assume that the floor speakers mean I do not need a subwoofer? Thank you.
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SharpBelieve5057Aug 8, 2026 5:49 PM
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It seems when you actually put it in the cart, it has only 4 speakers, one of the bookshelf is missing.

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Quote from seabass1958 View quoted comment :
Pretty novice here. Will put them in my TV room with 2 wired ceiling sonos in the back as my room is pre-wired just for the front (so wont use the 2 back speakers). I assume that the floor speakers mean I do not need a subwoofer? Thank you.
It depends on how important low frequencies are to you.
A subwoofer is a "speaker" specifically designed for low frequencies.
These are listed to go down to 31hz, a decent sub goes well below that.

If this is for mainly streaming content & since in ceiling surrounds aren't ideal.
Just give it a shot and if you're happy, you're done.
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