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Energy Speaker Bundle: 2x RC-70 Floors + RC-LCR Center + 2x RC-10 Bookshelf

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Update: This very popular Frontpage deal is available again and now $50 less with new coupon code.

Adorama has Energy Reference Connoisseur Home Theater Speaker Bundle (Black, 11011 K) on sale for $3450 - $2701 with coupon code JHCE9926 at checkout (apply under the 'Payment' section) = $749. 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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Written by Nate650 | Staff
No Longer Available:
  • Promo code JHCE8394

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Update: This very popular Frontpage deal is available again and now $50 less with new coupon code.

Adorama has Energy Reference Connoisseur Home Theater Speaker Bundle (Black, 11011 K) on sale for $3450 - $2701 with coupon code JHCE9926 at checkout (apply under the 'Payment' section) = $749. 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 Nate650 | Staff
No Longer Available:
  • Promo code JHCE8394

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SacMcNasty
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Brother. Broheim. Broencephalitis.

Hook up and place everything where it needs to be. You must have a spare speaker with a positive/negative terminal. If not manually set up the speakers.

You don't need to wait to have every speaker in order to setup what you got.
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GreyCircle5427
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I bought a set a month ago, but one of the RC70 units arrived severely damaged. I filed for a replacement that same day, but it's been a full month and I'm still waiting. Without it, I can't set up my system at all. The return window for my new amp and subwoofer is about to close, and I'm really worried I won't even be able to test if they work before time runs out.
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AfroGT
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I bought the RC-70's in 2012 from Fry's for $300 each, RC-LCR for $250, RC-10's for $200.pr

That's $1050 so $799 is definitely a steal.

This is still my main setup for the past 14 years. Highly recommend.
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Community Reviews

This Energy RC bundle is a full home theater speaker set that stands out for smooth, neutral sound, strong dialogue handling, and heavy, old school build quality. The RC70 towers, RC LCR center, and RC10 bookshelves are repeatedly described as sounding beautiful, with enough output for music and movies, and the center channel carries most TV dialogue. The main caution is shipping and customer service at Adorama, where damaged boxes, wrong replacements, and long delays are repeatedly reported. A subwoofer is still needed for full range performance, so it works best as the core of a larger setup.

  • The RC-70 system can deliver a smooth, solid sound that many listeners describe as end-game for most people.

    SmartFriction5417AfroGT

  • The RC-70 setup can work well with an Onkyo 7100 receiver and can pair with additional speakers for upgrades.

    lilfatty

  • The RC-10 bookshelf speakers can arrive with sturdy styrofoam packaging that helps protect the contents during shipping.

    AfroGT

  • The bundle can include two RC-10 bookshelf speakers that arrive together in a single box.

    Yosemine

  • Adorama shipping and packaging can arrive severely damaged, including RC-70 towers and the RC-LCR center, which can delay setup.

    GreyCircle5427BeefcakemanNavyRain414

  • Adorama customer service can involve replacement mix-ups and prolonged delays, including receiving the wrong replacement speakers.

    BeefcakemanBeefcakemanBeefcakeman

  • The RC-70 floor speakers can be extremely heavy, making them difficult to move during setup.

    cpgeek

  • Coupon timing can fail, since a code may expire while waiting on a price check and prevent the expected discount.

    JollyChannel9202

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Quote from NavyRain414 View quoted comment :
Did you have any lucky contacting Energy directly? I tried their support email and that was a dead outlet. I am still stuck in limbo waiting to receive my last tower undamaged. So far I have received three replacement units all damaged. I had one with a fraying cone right out of the box even.

Adorama is taking the piss when it comes to just packaging the damn things up correctly.
Looks like they are still made by Klipsch, no wonder they suck. I thought Klipsch sold them but I guess not.
https://bestsounds.net/are-energy...y-klipsch/
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Sep 23, 2026 12:59 AM
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BeefcakemanSep 23, 2026 12:59 AM
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Quote from NavyRain414 View quoted comment :
Did you have any lucky contacting Energy directly? I tried their support email and that was a dead outlet. I am still stuck in limbo waiting to receive my last tower undamaged. So far I have received three replacement units all damaged. I had one with a fraying cone right out of the box even.

Adorama is taking the piss when it comes to just packaging the damn things up correctly.
No, I haven't contacted Energy regarding anything, but at this point I wouldn't be surprised if I got the same treatment you've been getting.
Sep 23, 2026 2:50 AM
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RelaxedStar2814Sep 23, 2026 2:50 AM
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I need the reciever but these deals are always super sweet!
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Sep 23, 2026 3:31 AM
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Sep 23, 2026 3:31 AM
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Quote from RelaxedStar2814 View quoted comment :
I need the reciever but these deals are always super sweet!
I'd just get a 5-10 year old one off FB Marketplace for $100-200. Beats paying $600-800 for an entry level AVR in today's market that used to cost $400, e.g. a Denon x1800.
Sep 23, 2026 1:31 PM
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BeefcakemanSep 23, 2026 1:31 PM
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I can't believe this. They are trying to send me yet another set of RC-10 bookshelves... this will be the FOURTH TIME.They have to be screwing with me now.
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AfroGTSep 24, 2026 12:06 AM
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How are the RC-10's arriving damaged?. The packaging on them is pretty good, much better than the RC-70 boxes.

I've purchased 3 sets of RC-10's over the years and the styrofoam is pretty sturdy and the box is not flimsy/ Are their shippers purposely tossing those boxes around?

If they've sent your 4 boxes you ought to have two good speaker from those 4 pairs.
Sep 25, 2026 1:26 AM
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BeefcakemanSep 25, 2026 1:26 AM
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Quote from AfroGT View quoted comment :
How are the RC-10's arriving damaged?. The packaging on them is pretty good, much better than the RC-70 boxes.

I've purchased 3 sets of RC-10's over the years and the styrofoam is pretty sturdy and the box is not flimsy/ Are their shippers purposely tossing those boxes around?

If they've sent your 4 boxes you ought to have two good speaker from those 4 pairs.
Ha, even you got it mixed up. No, they were supposed to replace a pair of RC-70 speakers that arrived smashed to shit. Instead they have now tried to send me RC-10 bookshelves four times (someone else in this thread had a similar issue with that. something in their system is FUBAR with this set). Took a lot of doing that morning while I was seeing red, but I did manage to get them to supposedly send me the proper RC-70s this time. Although they refused to double box them like I demanded to try and help prevent them being damaged, but they were shipped at that point, so I'm going to assume I'm just going to be sending these back again too and just charging back on my CC for a refund (like hell I'm waiting over a month again just to get my money back). Oh, and they also refused to provide me contact information to someone within Adorama itself for the third time.
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Quote from Beefcakeman View quoted comment :
Ha, even you got it mixed up. No, they were supposed to replace a pair of RC-70 speakers that arrived smashed to shit. Instead they have now tried to send me RC-10 bookshelves four times (someone else in this thread had a similar issue with that. something in their system is FUBAR with this set). Took a lot of doing that morning while I was seeing red, but I did manage to get them to supposedly send me the proper RC-70s this time. Although they refused to double box them like I demanded to try and help prevent them being damaged, but they were shipped at that point, so I'm going to assume I'm just going to be sending these back again too and just charging back on my CC for a refund (like hell I'm waiting over a month again just to get my money back). Oh, and they also refused to provide me contact information to someone within Adorama itself for the third time.
Dang, either Adorama has really good shipping insurance that covers the cost of all these damaged returns, or they really don't care how much money they lose with all these returns. I suspect it's the former.
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BeefcakemanSep 25, 2026 1:49 AM
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Quote from Zorba1446 View quoted comment :
Dang, either Adorama has really good shipping insurance that covers the cost of all these damaged returns, or they really don't care how much money they lose with all these returns. I suspect it's the former.
Just a shame they're destroying so much shit out of sloth and incompetence. They were telling me they didn't have boxes in their warehouse big enough to fit the towers and they were just listed as "pick and pack" items... they list a ton of HT equipment and speakers. Like What?! They're not all that big. I mean shit, they got box cutters don't they? they got tape? Make one! I did that all the time when I worked in a warehouse. And now with some irate customer(s) they still go "lol fk em"
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cpgeekSep 25, 2026 6:08 PM
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Great deal if stock is good quality.
they're brand new with a factory warranty.
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Quote from wdslkd View quoted comment :
I believe Adorama mistakenly shows them as "Pair: 59.6 lbs". Everywhere else seems to show them as 59.6 lbs individually.
they are certainly 50+lbs EACH for the rc-70's (i've moved them around enough now lol, I can barely move them, it's not easy)
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silversurfer66Sep 27, 2026 4:43 AM
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The description only shows one RC-10 bookshelf speaker in this deal. I see two in the picture though. Do you get two bookshelf speakers or not?
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YosemineSep 27, 2026 2:15 PM
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Quote from silversurfer66 View quoted comment :
The description only shows one RC-10 bookshelf speaker in this deal. I see two in the picture though. Do you get two bookshelf speakers or not?
You will get two. They both arrive together in a single box.
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BeefcakemanSep 27, 2026 6:18 PM
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I'm still laughing my ass off.

Despite being told by their CS rep, Levie D. , that they were "unable to honor the request for double-boxing, and the speakers will ship in their manufacturer's packaging." - they arrived double box. Pretty impressively double boxed to be honest with the bagged foam inserts. Both speakers appear to be pristine even if the foam inside the boxes was broken to pieces again. The bare "manufacturer's packaging" is in no way shape or form enough to ship these things, they just weigh too damn much. Drinks on me to whoever in their warehouse who did the right thing!!

Side note: does anyone know how to properly affix the speaker grills? They are magnetic with alignment pins but I can only get them to attach if I slightly bend the grills in a U shape after attaching the top pins first and then forcing the bottom pins into the grill slots. They still don't attach fully and there is a slight bend to them, but everything else I've tried doesn't work. This is on both speakers with both grills.
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silversurfer66Sep 28, 2026 2:37 AM
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Seems like hit or miss with this company. Definitely concerned that spending $800 for this set will become a problem at some point with customer service. Seems like too many folks in these comments have had a bad experience with Adorama.

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