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Energy Connoisseur CF-70 300W Floorstanding Speakers (Pair, Black)

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Adorama has Energy Connoisseur CF-70 6.5" 300W 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Pair, Black, 1009477 B) on sale for $799.98 - $550.98 when you apply coupon code JHCE8394 at checkout (apply under the Payment Section) = $249. Shipping is free.

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  • Note: Orders placed during the Sukkot Holiday (Fri 9/25 after 1PM ET - Sun 10/4) will ship Mon 10/5.
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  • Energy Connoisseur CF-70 3-way tower; black ash cabinet; 7-layer polyester gloss-black baffle
  • Two 6.5" woofers with patented Ribbed Elliptical Surrounds; 5.5" midrange; aluminum-dome tweeter; Convergent Source Module
  • 300 W peak; 34 Hz–20 kHz
  • Dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts

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  • This price is $50 lower than the previous August '26 Frontpage Deal.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $549 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $798.

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Adorama has Energy Connoisseur CF-70 6.5" 300W 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Pair, Black, 1009477 B) on sale for $799.98 - $550.98 when you apply coupon code JHCE8394 at checkout (apply under the Payment Section) = $249. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Orders placed during the Sukkot Holiday (Fri 9/25 after 1PM ET - Sun 10/4) will ship Mon 10/5.
Details:
  • Energy Connoisseur CF-70 3-way tower; black ash cabinet; 7-layer polyester gloss-black baffle
  • Two 6.5" woofers with patented Ribbed Elliptical Surrounds; 5.5" midrange; aluminum-dome tweeter; Convergent Source Module
  • 300 W peak; 34 Hz–20 kHz
  • Dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts

Editor's Notes

Written by Neo45 | Staff
  • This price is $50 lower than the previous August '26 Frontpage Deal.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $549 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $798.

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Those party speakers have a built in amp with a DSP, which basically applies heavy EQ to boost the low end. You could accomplish similar thing with passive speakers if you applied enough EQ using an external equalizer.
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The CF 70 towers come across as a crisp, open sounding pair that excels at instrument separation and clear vocal placement, especially with Audyssey tuning. They can fill a small to medium room with strong output, and pairing them with a sub brings the low end closer to full range. The main tradeoff is that the bass does not reach true sub bass punch on its own, so a dedicated sub may still be needed for the deepest kick drum impact. A matching Energy center is also suggested for home theater use.

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CoolManatee8456Sep 26, 2026 8:29 PM
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I currently have 2 q150s and a q1 meta as LCR, rsl 10se. Would this be reasonable to put L/R and move the 150s to rear/side duty? I have no context on their relative quality.
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Quote from CoolManatee8456 View quoted comment :
I currently have 2 q150s and a q1 meta as LCR, rsl 10se. Would this be reasonable to put L/R and move the 150s to rear/side duty? I have no context on their relative quality.
The big glaring weakness in your setup is the Q1 Meta being used as the center...the CENTER is the true backbone of any HT setup because it alone carries 60-80% of the output including 99% of the dialogue You'd enjoy a vastly better TV/movie experience by simply getting a REAL center speaker with two full sized woofers that has enough output and dynamics. If you have a very limited budget, look on the used market for a 3 way center from Paradigm or NHT. If you can spend $450, you could try out the SVS Prime Center at $450 (SVS direct or Best Buy = free returns) or this (also free returns) for $350: https://a.co/d/0bEqV9Rj

Unless you know yourself to be pathologically OCD, ignore the usual "timbre matching" superstition that still hangs around the neck of the audio world like a stinking albatross.
Sep 26, 2026 10:48 PM
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MellowCrowd910Sep 26, 2026 10:48 PM
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How would these compare with polk monitor 60 series ii towers ? Better?
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Quote from MellowCrowd910 View quoted comment :
How would these compare with polk monitor 60 series ii towers ? Better?
I'd expect them to be better, but the Polk Monitor series are an extremely low bar. I know because I used to own a pair of them, which I bought off Newegg because I couldn't resist how cheaply they were going for back then (late '00s). I put them on Craigslist within a month, because they were just dreadful.
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e2mSep 27, 2026 12:52 AM
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No, they have not been rotting in a warehouse for the last +20 years. Who would be dumb enough to pay through the nose for THAT, and then resell them this cheaply?

Google:
"Energy speakers are currently part of Premium Audio Company, LLC, under the Klipsch Group brand portfolio. Premium Audio Company was formerly owned by VOXX International, which was acquired by Gentex Corporation in April 2025. Thus, the ultimate current owner is Gentex."
OK, so they may or may not perform anywhere close to the original speakers, considering today's version might be made with very different components?
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OK, so they may or may not perform anywhere close to the original speakers, considering today's version might be made with very different components?
Who knows? Only one way to find out for sure. That's what return policies are for. If you don't want to chance it, then prepare to pay a lot more than $300 for a pair of towers given today's prices.

And I am sure the Jamos are not any better, more likely worse.

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Quote from Zorba1446 View quoted comment :
The big glaring weakness in your setup is the Q1 Meta being used as the center...the CENTER is the true backbone of any HT setup because it alone carries 60-80% of the output including 99% of the dialogue You'd enjoy a vastly better TV/movie experience by simply getting a REAL center speaker with two full sized woofers that has enough output and dynamics. If you have a very limited budget, look on the used market for a 3 way center from Paradigm or NHT. If you can spend $450, you could try out the SVS Prime Center at $450 (SVS direct or Best Buy = free returns) or this (also free returns) for $350: https://a.co/d/0bEqV9Rj

Unless you know yourself to be pathologically OCD, ignore the usual "timbre matching" superstition that still hangs around the neck of the audio world like a stinking albatross.
Thank you for this. I pulled the trigger not thinking about the center speaker. I have a Polk XT30 (I know it's not the best), but I did not want to have to immediately replace it to capitalize on this deal. I guess we shall see if I can even notice or care about the timbre-matching tonal difference.
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Quote from SeriousRaccoon763 View quoted comment :
Thank you for this. I pulled the trigger not thinking about the center speaker. I have a Polk XT30 (I know it's not the best), but I did not want to have to immediately replace it to capitalize on this deal. I guess we shall see if I can even notice or care about the timbre-matching tonal difference.
ok, good luck! Would be curious to read your impressions, so do come back and update.
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Quote from SeriousRaccoon763 View quoted comment :
Thank you for this. I pulled the trigger not thinking about the center speaker. I have a Polk XT30 (I know it's not the best), but I did not want to have to immediately replace it to capitalize on this deal. I guess we shall see if I can even notice or care about the timbre-matching tonal difference.
You could also get an OB CC10 for $165, better to match it to them.

People go to the extreme and suggest using identical(timber matching) speakers for your LCRs for a reason!

A center is important because it's designed mainly for dialog.
Dialog is not the majority of sound in the average surround content imo.
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CoolManatee8456Sep 28, 2026 8:41 PM
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Quote from Zorba1446 View quoted comment :
The big glaring weakness in your setup is the Q1 Meta being used as the center...the CENTER is the true backbone of any HT setup because it alone carries 60-80% of the output including 99% of the dialogue You'd enjoy a vastly better TV/movie experience by simply getting a REAL center speaker with two full sized woofers that has enough output and dynamics. If you have a very limited budget, look on the used market for a 3 way center from Paradigm or NHT. If you can spend $450, you could try out the SVS Prime Center at $450 (SVS direct or Best Buy = free returns) or this (also free returns) for $350: https://a.co/d/0bEqV9Rj

Unless you know yourself to be pathologically OCD, ignore the usual "timbre matching" superstition that still hangs around the neck of the audio world like a stinking albatross.
Thanks! It is an in-between 3.1 -> 5.1 setup, plan A was another q1 meta in front, 150s to the rear, and a center as moolah allows(monoprice thx center please come back). Thanks for the reminder, mo speaka not always mo betta.
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levanhSep 29, 2026 5:54 PM
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Actually $249.00, great price. Got a pair Thanks. This will replace my 25 yrs old Polk Audio RT-800.
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Quote from CoolManatee8456 View quoted comment :
Thanks! It is an in-between 3.1 -> 5.1 setup, plan A was another q1 meta in front, 150s to the rear, and a center as moolah allows(monoprice thx center please come back). Thanks for the reminder, mo speaka not always mo betta.
Yeah, always choose QUALITY over Quantity.

Imagine your HT setup as a running-dominant NFL team. You wouldn't want to have the skinny 150lb guy who usually punts or kicks field goals playing fullback, right? 😄
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I got the CF30s the other month for half this price ($150). Are the CF100s significantly better?
No such thing as CF100
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Quote from Zorba1446 View quoted comment :
I'd expect them to be better, but the Polk Monitor series are an extremely low bar. I know because I used to own a pair of them, which I bought off Newegg because I couldn't resist how cheaply they were going for back then (late '00s). I put them on Craigslist within a month, because they were just dreadful.
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