I hear you about the RC-70's-I would've loved a pair too. The 50's are no slouches though. I pieced together my RC system by buying open box but unused RC-R's, RC-50's, demo model RC-10's and a clearance (half price) new RC-LCR.
Barring price, I still prefer the RC system. At original price it would have cost around double the Axiom system I have, but it is not "twice" as good. I like it better though. Better frequency response and more efficient. Clear without being sharp. You can't beat Axiom speakers for the same price. Subs I'm not so sure, but speakers for sure. At least in the comparisons I did while having the M60's on trial. I hope you can track down that other RC-R!
Awesome insight. We have the same exact energy speaker setup. The speakers seem to be very efficient to me as well. I know the 50s arent slouches and they sing really well whenever i throw parties and i am very impressed with them even though theyre playing mp3s.
I think i will eventually round out my speakers to a 7.2 setup. I probably will get a pair of QS8s to get my feet wet with axioms. I do want to try the m80s that everyone is raving about. I want to see what kind of stepup it would be.
