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Energy Speakers RCLCR (May 22, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Tom W. - Seattle, WA
I have replaced a twenty year old Kef center speaker with the above speaker. I thought that the old speaker sounded great, until i replaced it with the Energy speaker. The difference was incredible. The new speaker adds a dimension that I have never heard before. It adds a base note that enhances the sub woofer dramatically. This is a great speaker and the price is really what sold me on it. I dont think the finance committee wife would have approved it had the original price been on it. If you are looking for a great buy this is it!!!
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Energy Speakers RCLCR (April 03, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Andrew P. - Livingston, NJ, USA
The speaker just rocks. At $250 you just cant go wrong. Very well built, looks great on the stand and the sound is excellent straight from the box. Ofcourse you have to break-in the speaker by using it for about 60hrs at medium volume. mine gets better everyday i listen to it. im planning to leave for the weekend and just let it play to break-in faster. Overall, very good reproduction of sound. Couple it with a subwoofer and youve got an excellent full rance center channel or left and right channells.
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What an awesome center speaker (March 27, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Justin l. - Pomona, Ca
I have this lcr along with my rc70s. I have to tell u the sound is awesome right out of the box but still in the breaking in stage.
You cant go wrong with this speaker. Also, with this discounted price and a Vanns superb customer server, its a no brainer to buy from. Im super happy with my purchases from Vanns way to go.
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Incredibly detailed centre (February 01, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Brett S. - Victoria, BCCanada
I wouldnt go as far as to pretend Im an audiophile snob, but I know good quality sound when I hear it. After following the proper break-in procedures I wired it into my right front speaker playing a shuffled mix of about 4000 songs of all genres at moderate volume for 4 days straight, while I stayed at my girlfriends place, I am literally blown away. I already knew what I was getting into as I already owned a pair of the RC-70 towers - best speakers ever made under $2000 a piece, if you can bi-amp them - hands down - so I had to toss out my old little Mission 70c1 centre and pick one of these up. I heard a demo model at a local store when it was fresh out of the box and the salesman pretty much destroyed it by blaring it to show off right away. These speakers neeeeeed to be warmed up before you can really open them up.
Sound staging is excellent, all the vocals and effects sound as lifelike as the audio masters from Dolby and Dts wanted them to be, and the sound dispersion is great at any angle. I would definitely advise using the port plugs if you need to keep it close to the wall and are using a sub, or the bassy vocal sections can sound a little bit boomy. Thats not a flaw at all, just a set-up note.
Build quality is extremely good and its a nice touch to have the magnetic logo to be switched from centre to leftright if you were using a pair of these as fronts or surrounds.
If you are using them as a pair of fronts, I would suggest getting a sub with them to match all that powerful mid-range and high-end with some good warm thump, but thats up to your taste and budget.
As a centre channel, alone, this speaker would absolutely shine paired with any brand of speaker because centre is what you want accurate sonic truth from, and this RC-LCR delivers, but Im even more happy to have it paired up with my other matching RC series. Thank goodness theyre discontinued because that deal is SMOKING hot! Buy one while you can..
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Full size sounds from compact size (August 03, 2011)
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Reviewed By: David K. - Florence, KY
The purchase of a big screen TV almost mandates an upgrade in the sound system thus I replaced an old set of Infinity using the Energy RCLCR as both front and center speaker. I had concerns that the smaller size would not be as rich as the larger being replaced but was pleasantly surprised at the clarity and tone these speakers produce. Matching the 3 speakers provides a perfect balance and direction of sound. Using these as bookshelf speakers does require the provided baffle to prevent reverberation, but I find no loss in range as a result. Highly recommended.
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RC-LCR Center Channel Speaker (March 11, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Lynn David Recker - Bruceville, IN
After convincing myself that a pair of Energy RC-70s were in my future I was not sure if another RC-70 should be had for a center channel or the RC-LCR would suffice. After hearing a friends set-up I decided that the RC-LCR would be a fine addition to my RC-70s. The two speakers are closely timbre matched, but not perfectly and that seems to anchor up-front speech well to the center channel. I couldnt be any more happier with my Energys.
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Very nice center (February 16, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Jeff K. - Oceanside, CA
I replaced my old Infinity RS5 center with the RCLCR due to space limitations and aesthetics. The RCLCR isserving as the center for my ht and is paired with RS10 L&R fronts an RC minis as the surrounds as well as a ed sub. The sound is very clear, smooth and very pronounced. This is one heck of a center. The speaker in black is not nearly as nice as the cherry. This is my first upgrade in 10 years so I did a ton of research and am glad I ended up with the Energys. I am pleased by the speaker quality, the value and the service at Vanns.
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great performance by RCLCR (February 11, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Lanying Z. - Urbana, IL
I bought Energy RCLCR together with 2 pairs of RC10 to my 5.1 system ran with Denon 1910. The performance is gorgeous. I think the looking is very good too.
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Dominating size, but great value (September 16, 2009)
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Reviewed By: Jon M. - Edmonds, WA
The RCLCR upgraded my Energy Take Classic. The size is imposing and could be tough to fit in some entertainment centers. After 50 hour break-in, the sound is NOT bright, but a smooth, almost warm tone. It delivers good, detailed, full sounding dialog and vocal music. The clarity is excellent. The dispersion angle is ample, but you can detect some tonal shifts at the outer boundaries of the normal listening space. I tried locating the RCLCR in various positions and adjustment angles and I could never tame the slight boomy, muddy bass, so I had to use the port plugs. That solved the boominess, but at the expense of some low end tones. The rosenut finish is superb and is the equal to the best of my rosewood furniture. The rosenut is high grade furniture finish and, even if at the same price as the black finish, this is clearly the better value. My shipment came fast, double boxed, and in great shape. Vanns is an A list web retailer.
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Energy Cherry RCLCR (August 04, 2009)
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Reviewed By: Michael O. - Carrollton, TX
Bought this speaker to match my RC-50s, also from Vanns, and as expected got it promptly. The sound is as beautiful as the cherry enclosure and the price was unbeatable as well. Kudos to Vanns again!!
